News tagged with 'Alzheimer's Disease'

Look for the signs of declining financial skills one year before the development of Alzheimer's disease, report researchers in this published study.

Researchers at Genentech Inc. have discovered a new mechanism of nerve-cell death that might play a role in Alzheimer's disease, paving the way for potential new treatments to battle the devastating neurodegenerative illness.

A newly released study suggests insulin has the ability to protect the brain from harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

New research suggests vitamin B supplements do not slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In a randomized study of 409 patients, the group taking vitamin B supplements showed no decrease in disease progression when compared to the placebo group.

A new study finds regular to moderate exercise can help to boost memory function in older people while delaying the onset of dementia.