Erin Davis/Axios Visuals About 10% of Oregonians aged 65 or older — roughly 79,000 people — are living with Alzheimer's, according to 2020 data shared in a new Alzheimer's Association report. Why it ...

The slow loss of memory, thinking, and independence that defines Alzheimer’s disease continues to affect millions worldwide.

Our sense of self is shaped by a small brain region called the precuneus. Now, research suggests that targeting that area may ...

An estimated 7.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the latest annual report by the Alzheimer's Association.

China has a higher burden of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias compared to other countries. Cases of dementia in the country are rising more quickly than the global average, a study finds. A ...

In practice, the risk of developing dementia while on a statin may be lower than not being on a statin. But part of this is ...

Experiencing Mother's Day with one who lives with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can be worthwhile for those who desire to ...

Medications like donanemab (Kisunla) and lecanemab (Leqembi) target amyloid plaques that build up in the brain due to ...

Deaths from Alzheimer's disease increased 142% between 2000 and 2022, while heart disease deaths decreased 2.1%.

What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is a disorder of the brain that negatively affects memory, thinking, and reasoning, while dementia is an umbrella ...

However, our study also revealed that in female mice, certain prescription drug combos actually sped up the progression of ...

Dr. Nicole Absar, who provides neurocognitive and Alzheimer’s disease services to the Island community, will give a talk ...