A new study maps what healthy aging looks like in a unique brain region that’s often affected early by neurodegenerative ...

Researchers at Cornell University have discovered that a small, deep part of the brain known as the “blue spot” may play a ...

The locus coeruleus, located deep in the brainstem, is known as the brain’s “blue spot” because it contains a pigment called ...

Despite a lot of advancements in our understanding of dementia over the past few decades, doctors still don’t have a reliable ...

Digital technology is a critical to addressing the ever-expanding burden of dementia, write Prof Dag Aarsland and Dr Antonio ...

A new report shows up to 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, an increase of about 300,000 cases.

Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's family history on brain resilience and memory function. Your family tree may shape your ...

Higher fitness levels may significantly slow brain tissue decline in aging adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, according to new research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology ...

UW has begun treating patients with donanemab, a new Alzheimer’s medication that may slow cognitive decline in people with early-stage disease.

In a demographically diverse sample of healthy people, Cornell researchers found dramatic changes over the human lifespan in the ... including Alzheimer's disease. Using specialized MRI scans ...