Amyloid-clearing treatment may curb tau buildup for years in Alzheimer's brain

An analysis of the brain of a deceased Alzheimer's disease (AD) clinical trial participant found that regions where an ...

GLP-1s And Dementia: What Research Says About Alzheimer’s And Brain Health

Jessica Rendall is a reporter with experience covering a variety of health and wellness topics, including chronic disease, ...
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Sligo native whose mum and grandmothers had Alzheimer’s asks what can be done much earlier to support brain health

Interest in brain health has grown rapidly in recent years as research has begun to reshape the understanding of dementia.

Brain's immune cells put the brakes on out-of-control circuits in mouse model of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that microglia—the main immune cells of the brain—play a critical role ...

Scientists Studied 678 Nuns for Decades. What They Found Changed Dementia Research Forever

Nuns pray at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. The Nun Study is back in the spotlight after a 2025 scientific review revisited its findings on aging, Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Scientists Think They've Finally Identified How Alzheimer's Kills Brain Cells

Researchers have been looking into the causes of neuron death in dementia. (Ktsimage/iStock/Getty Images Plus) To help cure ...

Research Suggests This Fun, Free Workout May Protect Your Brain as You Age—Even More Than Other Types of Exercise

Even five minutes a day can make a difference.