According to a new study, Yale University researchers have identified a drinkable cocktail of molecules that interferes with a first step of Alzheimer’s disease.
You may have seen recent headlines claiming that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be contagious, caused by surgical procedures. At Alzheimer’s Society, we want to stop misleading news articles like this and make sure supporters know the truth behind the headlines.
You may have seen recent headlines claiming that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be contagious, caused by surgical procedures. At Alzheimer’s Society, we want to stop misleading news articles like this and make sure supporters know the truth behind the headlines.
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A new study finds female military veterans who have traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression may be more likely to develop dementia.
In our 40th year, we speak to Research Network volunteers, who draw on their experiences of dementia to help improve research.
In our 40th year, we speak to Research Network volunteers, who draw on their experiences of dementia to help improve research.
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UK Funders, including Alzheimer’s Society, have united with 15 countries across Europe, Australia and Canada to support international research collaborations into diseases of the brain, including those that cause dementia.
A study published today in Neurology Clinical Practice found that brief cognitive tests, used in primary care settings to evaluate memory and thinking in order to identify whether people are likely to have dementia, may often be wrong.
A "perfect storm" of stagnating wages and benefits cuts has led to the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest in the England widening, according to new research.
A study has found that a DNA vaccine tested in mice reduces accumulation of both toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease (beta-amyloid and tau).
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