February 09, 2012: In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms
Early lab study showed reduction of disease-related plaque

February 06, 2012: New Criteria Could Change Who Is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's
Expert says many more patients may be told they only have mild cognitive impairment

February 03, 2012: Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study
21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say

February 02, 2012: 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

February 02, 2012: Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study
Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People
Research could lead to better understanding of the origins of Alzheimer's

January 25, 2012: Neurologists Should Screen Patients for Abuse: Experts
People with certain disorders might be more vulnerable to violence, says American Academy of Neurology

January 25, 2012: Men at Higher Risk for Mental Decline That Precedes Alzheimer's
Odds worst for people without college education, study finds

January 23, 2012: Steady Diet of Mental Stimulation Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
Lifetime of reading, games lowered levels of brain plaques, researchers report

January 18, 2012: Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life
Some people stay smart as they age in part because of genetic factors, study suggests

January 18, 2012: U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025
Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say

January 17, 2012: U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025
Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say

January 17, 2012: Heavier Ex-NFL Players May Be Prone to Brain Decline
But experts say the new study findings may not include all contributing factors

January 10, 2012: Dementia May Lead to Avoidable Hospitalizations
Two-thirds of admissions in these patients are for preventable illnesses, study finds

January 10, 2012: Alzheimer's Med Seems Ineffective in Those With Down Syndrome
Patients taking memantine had more serious adverse events than those given placebo

January 09, 2012: Exercise May Help Those at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's: Study
Sedentary people with gene variation had more brain changes

January 03, 2012: 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

January 03, 2012: Changes in Cerebrospinal Fluid May Signal Early Alzheimer's
Study found they preceded actual development of disease by 5 to 10 years

December 30, 2011: Health Tip: Dealing With Alzheimer's
Suggestions to help protect physical health

December 28, 2011: Vitamins, Omega-3s May Keep Brain From Shrinking: Study
Healthy seniors with higher levels of certain nutrients did better on thinking tests, researchers say

December 28, 2011: Know the Signs of Alzheimer's
Early diagnosis benefits patients and their families, experts say

December 22, 2011: Chorus Gives Voice to Those With Alzheimer's
In New York City, people with dementia and their caregivers come together in song

December 21, 2011: Thinner Brains Could Signal Alzheimer's, Study Suggests
But medical value of screening isn't obvious yet

December 13, 2011: 'Body Clock' Might Affect Women's Dementia Risk
Timing of daily physical activity was also linked to odds for mental decline, study found

December 05, 2011: 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

November 30, 2011: Non-Fried Fish Might Help Ward Off Alzheimer's: Study
Older fish eaters have larger brain volume, less risk for the disease, study finds

November 21, 2011: Could Weight Loss Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's?
If confirmed, findings eventually could help in diagnosing condition

October 28, 2011: Some People With Alzheimer's Take Conflicting Drugs
Common medications might block action of dementia drugs like Aricept

October 10, 2011: New Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise
Small trial found it lowered levels of brain-clogging plaque, but unclear if that will slow disease

October 05, 2011: Gauging General Health as 'Poor' May Point to Dementia Risk
Study suggests it might be a predictor, but one expert says more research is needed

September 30, 2011: Laughter Might Be Good Medicine for Alzheimer's Patients
Humor therapy eased agitation as much as drugs, without the side effects, in Australian study

September 30, 2011: Small Study Links Surgery and Anesthesia With Alzheimer's
Post-op changes in cerebral spinal fluid may indicate progression of brain disease, experts say

September 29, 2011: Abnormal Protein May Explain Loss of Smell With Alzheimer's
The protein kills nerve cells in the nose, animal study finds

September 28, 2011: End-Stage Alzheimer's Patients Often Hospitalized Unnecessarily
About 20 percent face potentially avoidable, 'burdensome transitions' at end of life, study finds

September 28, 2011: Study Suggests Link Between Sleep Deprivation, Alzheimer's Risk
Body seems to use brain's downtime to clear away disease-related material, researchers say

September 28, 2011: Super-Tight Blood Sugar Control May Not Ease Mental Decline in Diabetics
But, standard therapy might help slow cognitive troubles, experts say

September 26, 2011: Could Too Little Vitamin B-12 Shrink the Aging Brain?
Deficiency may affect thinking skills, but not enough evidence to advise supplements, experts say

September 19, 2011: More Evidence Links Diabetes, Dementia
Findings point up another reason to keep blood sugar levels in check, researchers say

September 16, 2011: Dementia Patients Seem to Benefit From Small Group Homes
Environment better for feeling at home, doing familiar activities, study shows

September 15, 2011: Certain 'Senior Moments' May Signal Mental Decline
Getting lost in familiar places, trouble following a group conversation are red flags, study finds

September 13, 2011: Many Alzheimer's Cases Go Unrecognized: Report
Late diagnosis hinders even the limited treatments available, experts say

September 12, 2011: Insulin Spray May Improve Alzheimer's Symptoms
Better recall, preserved functioning seen after four months' treatment, preliminary study finds

September 12, 2011: High Cholesterol Might Be Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
Unclear whether it may cause the devastating illness or is a sign of it, researcher says

September 06, 2011: Routine Chores Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
Study found seniors who expended most energy on daily duties less likely to have mental declines

September 06, 2011: Short-Term Memory Loss May Be Best Predictor of Alzheimer's
Symptoms of 'mild cognitive impairment' outperformed other screening tests, study found

August 31, 2011: For Many Americans, Caregiving a Long-Distance Burden
Trying to help loved one from miles away often harder than being close by, experts say

August 25, 2011: Calcified Plaque in Arteries May Be Tied to Stroke, Dementia Risk
Study finds biggest threat to carotid arteries, which are closest to the brain

August 25, 2011: Coach Summitt's Diagnosis Puts Spotlight on Early-Onset Alzheimer's
An estimated 500,000 Americans, about 5 percent of those with Alzheimer's, have early-onset dementia

August 24, 2011: Sophisticated Scan May Spot Seeds of Alzheimer's Risk
Finding could be important when treatments become available, experts say

August 16, 2011: Moderate Drinking May Help Prevent Alzheimer's, Other Dementia
Lower risk of brain impairment seen in those who enjoy alcohol, but don't overdo it, review finds