Trump "less a risk" to get dementia than Biden, Republican suggests
Representative Greg Murphy spoke about the president not getting a cognitive test in his upcoming physical.
Racist teachers labeled me a "bad breed". Grandad saved my life
I was constantly doing stupidness on the street, and if it wasn't for my dad and grandad, I don't know where I would've ended up.
Steve Bannon calls for new House probe into Joe Biden's "dementia"
The president is facing new scrutiny about his cognitive ability following Robert Hur's report into his classified documents.
Alina Habba raises fresh Joe Biden concern
Donald Trump's lawyer said the president was wrong to take issue with being asked about when his son died.
Alzheimer's risk may be lowered by erectile dysfunction drugs
Participants using this treatment were 18 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease during the study period.
Scientists reveal dementia risk link to periods
The research offers exciting avenues for potential treatments in the future while highlighting who may be at increased risk of developing dementia.
Alzheimer's accidentally spread to several humans via corpse transplants
The findings change our understanding of the driving forces of Alzheimer's and highlight the need to review existing treatments.
Joe Biden slurring at campaign event raises concerns
Biden was in Virginia to campaign on abortion rights issues, but one part of his speech became the focus.
Neuroscientists reveal weird vision problems as early Alzheimer's symptom
The symptom was more reliable at predicting Alzheimer's disease than memory loss.
Dementia risk lowered by these six habits, study says
Combining these habits saw the most beneficial effects on the participants' dementia risk.
Scientists may have found why older people "prefer to dress in bold colors"
"Our findings might also help explain why our color preferences may alter as we age," a neuroscientist said.
Scientists find less invasive way to test for Alzheimer's
The discovery offers hope of earlier detection for millions of possible sufferers of the debilitating disease.
Multivitamins may boost memory and brain health in older adults
A major study showed that a single daily supplement slowed cognitive aging by the equivalent of two years compared with a placebo.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as five new subgroups identified
The discovery paves the way toward more personalized treatments for Alzheimer's patients.
Dentist warns of link between not brushing your teeth and dementia
"The public needs to be more aware of the correlation between oral health and cognitive abilities," researchers told Newsweek.
Hearts break as 20-year-old cat with dementia begs grandma for cuddles
"I didn't know cats could get dementia," said one commenter on the TikTok video.
Alzheimer's mysterious origins may lie in exhausted cells unable to cope
A discovery has important implications for future treatments and may explain why patients respond differently to different drugs.
Ignoring hearing problems could be linked to dementia
Hearing aids may help stave off the disease, according to new research.
Poor sleep in your 30s linked to memory and thinking problems in later life
Experts hope that their findings could prevent or delay up to 30 percent of Alzheimer's cases.
Bruce Willis' wife shares touching anniversary update amid dementia battle
"Holidays are hard, anniversaries are hard but for me this year has really been about community," she said online.
Getting a pet may slow dementia in older people who live alone
Research indicates that older adults living alone are at high risk for developing dementia and cognitive decline.
Alzheimer's disease "game changer" as progression slowed with immunotherapy
"We can alter the course of this devastating disease and slow it down," scientists at Emory University told Newsweek.
Sleep schedule linked to dementia risk, scientists warn
"Sleep health recommendations often focus on getting the recommended amount of sleep," scientists told Newsweek.
Pre-Alzheimer's memory problems linked to loss of serotonin
"People with mild cognitive impairment already display loss of the serotonin transporter," researcher Gwenn Smith said.
Daughter shares 'favorite memories' with mom after dementia diagnosis
Channing Clifford, 26, told Newsweek: "It's hard watching someone who raised you and gave you everything fall apart right in front of your eyes."
Alzheimer's breakthrough as scientists discover ways to reduce symptoms
Two new studies reveal that electrical stimulation of the brain and light therapy treatment might help patients with Alzheimer's.
Mystery early-onset dementia marker identified
The discovery transforms our understanding of the molecular basis of this type of dementia and provides hope for treatments and diagnostic tests in the future.
Alzheimer's mystery could be solved by new brain probe
A fiber implanted into the hippocampus could allow scientists to study real-time changes in the brain as the disease takes hold.
Scientists identify type of exercise to reduce risk of dying of Alzheimer's
The amount of exercise required to see positive effects is surprisingly manageable and could reduce your risk by more than 30 percent.
Study claims high good cholesterol levels linked to greater dementia risk
"Good" cholesterol has been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, but it may not be all good news.