New Criteria Could Change Who Is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's - Expert says many more patients may be told they only have mild cognitive impairment
Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study - 21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say
Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study - Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say
Mouse Study Suggests Alzheimer's Spreads Through Brain Like an Infection - If validated, finding might open doors to new therapies, even a vaccine, experts say
Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People - Research could lead to better understanding of the origins of Alzheimer's
Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse: Experts - People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of Neurology
Men at Higher Risk for Mental Decline That Precedes Alzheimer's - Odds worst for people without college education, study finds
Steady Diet of Mental Stimulation Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk - Lifetime of reading, games lowered levels of brain plaques, researchers report
Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life - Some people stay smart as they age in part because of genetic factors, study suggests
U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025 - Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say
Heavier Ex-NFL Players May Be Prone to Brain Decline - But experts say the new study findings may not include all contributing factors
U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025 - Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say
Alzheimer's Med Seems Ineffective in Those With Down Syndrome - Patients taking memantine had more serious adverse events than those given placebo
Dementia May Lead to Avoidable Hospitalizations - Two-thirds of admissions in these patients are for preventable illnesses, study finds
Exercise May Help Those at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's: Study - Sedentary people with gene variation had more brain changes
Changes in Cerebrospinal Fluid May Signal Early Alzheimer's - Study found they preceded actual development of disease by 5 to 10 years
Insulin-Linked Hormone May Also Raise Alzheimer's Risk - In surprise finding, women who had higher levels of adiponectin were more likely to develop dementia
Know the Signs of Alzheimer's - Early diagnosis benefits patients and their families, experts say
Vitamins, Omega-3s May Keep Brain From Shrinking: Study - Healthy seniors with higher levels of certain nutrients did better on thinking tests, researchers say
Chorus Gives Voice to Those With Alzheimer's - In New York City, people with dementia and their caregivers come together in song
Thinner Brains Could Signal Alzheimer's, Study Suggests - But medical value of screening isn't obvious yet
'Body Clock' Might Affect Women's Dementia Risk - Timing of daily physical activity was also linked to odds for mental decline, study found
Risk for Dementia Rises When Diabetes, Depression Meet: Study - The good news is that lifestyle changes may lower your risk for all three conditions, experts say
Non-Fried Fish Might Help Ward Off Alzheimer's: Study - Older fish eaters have larger brain volume, less risk for the disease, study finds
Could Weight Loss Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's? - If confirmed, findings eventually could help in diagnosing condition