The Longest Day fundraising initiative for the Alzheimer's Association occurs in June. Participants engage in activities they enjoy to raise money and awareness. Funds raised support research, including a newly FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer' …

ABILENE, Texas — June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and brain health. RELATED | Health experts reflect on new FDA-approved Alzheimer's blood test Some ways to raise …

Most Michiganders know somebody in their family or within their circle of friends who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia. It can be so tough to watch someone you've known for years be sharp as a tack one minute, and then have no idea …

Neuroscientists today report the first results from experimental tests designed to explore the idea that "forgetting" might not be a bad thing, and that it may represent a form of learning -- and outline results that support their core idea. Last …

A University of California, Irvine-led team of researchers have discovered that the oldest-old, those who live to be 90+ and have superior cognitive skills, have similar levels of brain pathology as Alzheimer's patients, however, they also have less …

A study has shown that a blood test can show if someone is ageing more quickly than others - and could therefore face greater health risks. Physical attributes like wrinkles and greying hair have long been accepted as signs of ageing. However, new research …

A first-of-its-kind blood test to detect amyloid plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease recently received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An Indiana University School of Medicine researcher who helped lead the …

Charlotte Thomas via Unsplash A bundle of herbs Though not all of our brain health risk is in our control, some promising studies have found links between our diet and both future and current brain well-being. Alzheimer’s Society UK recommends a diet rich …

Washington (7News) — You’ve likely seen the creatine craze on social media, including claims that creatine could be an effective tool for supporting brain health and function in Alzheimer’s disease. 7News’ Adrianna Hopkins spoke with neurologist Dr. …

Lance Kocherhans wasn’t especially surprised when his children told him they were worried about his memory. It had never been razor sharp, he said good-naturedly. “I literally do not know the words to any songs, though I know the music to all of them.” And …