Although Alzheimer’s disease was first identified in 1906, research to develop treatments was an enormous challenge because so little was understood about the fundamental causes of the disease. This ...

Recent research has revealed several issues that can signal more than mere forgetfulness.

Dementia research charity BRACE has started a fundraiser to help secure the future of the brain bank. The centre is one of only six in England and stores donated brains for use in medical research.

Here is what we know so far about this breakthrough Alzheimer's drug. With announcements about new drugs for Alzheimer's due 2024, it could be the biggest year for dementia research yet! On top of ...

The funding has come from Bristol-based charity BRACE Dementia Research. The theory was tested in a study in the journal BRAIN in September 2021. It found Fastball to be highly effective at ...

Navigating the vast field of dementia research often resembles a complex puzzle. This puzzle starts at the cellular level, extending to people living with dementia, their families and wider ...

Some evidence suggests melatonin may help improve sleep-wake cycles, sundowning symptoms, and cognitive performance in people with dementia, but more research is necessary. Melatonin is a hormone ...

Sep. 5, 2024 — Research discovered a unique and promising avenue for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) earlier -- by analyzing AD biomarkers in blood -- so that the impacts of dementia can be ...

The time of day when blood is taken can affect the results of tests for diagnosing dementia, according to new research.

Although the authors call for more research, as dementia prevalence is on the rise, the results of the current study are encouraging. Currently, the world is experiencing what some researchers ...

We are uniting researchers in our flagship Neuroscience and Healthy Lifespan Institutes to advance dementia research. Off The term dementia refers to a group of different brain disorders that trigger ...