Alzheimer's disease

Walking 3000 steps a day seems to slow Alzheimer’s-related decline

Walking 3000 steps a day seems to slow Alzheimer’s-related decline

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Even light exercise such as walking improves brain health Gordon Scammell/Loop Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Older people who ...

Blood tests are now approved for Alzheimer’s: how accurate are they?

Blood tests are now approved for Alzheimer’s: how accurate are they?

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A blood test that measures levels of tau protein is nearly 98% accurate in ruling out Alzheimer's disease in people ...

Why it’s ‘a very exciting time’ for dementia researchers

Why it’s ‘a very exciting time’ for dementia researchers

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Like many people my age, there are times when I can't find my keys, sunglasses or phone. Every now and ...

What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?

What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?

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A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his mum before ...

Experimental therapy gantenerumab fails to slow or improve Alzheimer’s memory loss in clinical trials

Experimental therapy gantenerumab fails to slow or improve Alzheimer’s memory loss in clinical trials

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CNN – Experimental treatment, Gantenerumab, could not help people with a high risk of memory loss from Alzheimer's disease or ...