Scientists at UCLA Health may have found a new way to bring back memory in people with Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study, ...

Why should I get a memory test? As we age, our brains undergo both anatomical and chemical changes. Shrinkage begins in our 30s and 40s, with the prefrontal cortex, cerebellum and hippocampus ...

A new study reveals connections between two widely used models of the disease, with findings that may reshape how scientists approach treatment. If there is one fact about Alzheimer’s disease that ...

The prognosis for Alzheimer’s disease is much better when patients are diagnosed as early as possible. And there’s great news on that front. WTOP talked to two local doctors about an advancement in ...

There is nothing worse than being told to "stay positive" after a rough day at the office, bad doctor's visit, or messy breakup. Yet, while it can be incredibly difficult to stay positive during ...

As Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia — affecting an estimated 6.7 million Americans — it’s not surprising that people who experience memory loss may suspect AD. In fact, there is ...

Differentiation between Alzheimer’s disease, depression and other dementias is an increasing challenge in health care. Symptoms are frequently mixed, so diagnosis is not convenient. But advances in ...

Memory loss, or forgetting things within a relatively short period, can be caused by physical or mental conditions. Some causes of memory loss can be treated or prevented with lifestyle changes, while ...

A 57-year-old woman came to our office with her daughter, who was concerned about her mother’s memory. The patient, too, was agitated and confessed to bouts of forgetfulness and confusion. As ...

Dr. Gladys Maestre found that close to 20% of people over 65 in the Rio Grande Valley have memory loss, versus around 12% on ...