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Of two proteins found in those with Alzheimer’s disease, one, called tau, proliferates more often in women, and certain younger individuals.

An uncommon gene mutation linked with Alzheimer’s that starts at age 40 is found in several generations of one family in Sweden.

Writing by hand can help people learn to read and write more effectively than typing text or viewing videos.

A remarkable group of seniors called “superagers” performed as well as young adults on memory tasks.

Drinking ice-cold water could negatively affect your health—particularly if you suffer from migraines.

A new tool that translates brain waves into words recently allowed a paralyzed man who couldn’t speak to communicate verbally.

Alzheimer’s advocates laud the approval of Aduhelm, but experts raise questions about its effectiveness and cost.

People with prediabetes are at greater risk for cognitive decline and vascular dementia.

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a brain pressure disorder that causes chronic headaches and vision problems.

Effects of the body’s response to the coronavirus on the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscle can be particularly devastating.

Currently being treated for a brain aneurysm, Dr. Dre expects to be home from the hospital soon.

The flavanol molecules found in cocoa may lead to faster brain recovery, among other things.

Compared with nonsmokers, women smokers’ risk of this condition was four times higher—seven if they suffered from hypertension.

As a result, researchers want to learn more about how oral contraceptives affect brain structure and function.

Frequent assessments of folks 65 and older may help doctors better identify mild cognitive issues and enable earlier treatment.