Diagnosis
FDA Clears Two More Alzheimer’s Blood Test
Alzheimer’s blood tests make earlier treatment possible.
Madora Pennington
Prevention
Does Menopause Increase Dementia Risk?
The loss of estrogen may make women more susceptible.
Treatment
Alzheimer’s Drug's Safety Examined in New Study
Leqembi meets clinical trial expectations.
Does Chronic Pain Harm Your Brain?
There is bad news for pain sufferers. Several large, long-term studies have found a connection between long-term pain and dementia. The association was even stronger for people who have: * Pain in several parts of the body * Pain that significantly interferes with everyday life * Headache pain * Depression * Older age
Research
Frontotemporal Dementia Under-Recognized in Hispanics
Latinos have higher rates of dementia but are left out of research.
Prevention
High-Dose Flu Shot Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk in Older Adults
The high-dose flu vaccine may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 55%.
Prevention
World Health Organization: Let’s Prevent Dementia
Up to 45% of dementia risk is preventable according to the WHO.
Treatment
Researchers Explore Microsurgery forAlzheimer's Disease
A microsurgical procedure commonly used to treat lymphedema (a buildup of lymphatic fluid) may one day help Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to a March 2026 review. Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA), a surgical technique that connects lymphatic vessels and veins to redirect excess lymphatic fluid out of affected
Causes
15 Factors Linked to Early-Onset Dementia
Many can be modified to reduce risk.
Prevention
To Prevent Vascular Dementia, Maintain Healthy Weight
Maintaining a healthy body weight may help reduce the risk of vascular dementia, according to a new study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers found that a higher body mass index (BMI) appears to play a direct role in causing vascular dementia, with high blood pressure accounting
Prevention
Vitamin D in Midlife Protects Against Alzheimer’s
People with higher blood levels of vitamin D during midlife were less likely to develop one of the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease years later, according to a new study published in Neurology Open Access. Researchers found that adults who had higher vitamin D levels around age
Prevention
Heart Problems Before Stroke Make for Worse Cognition After
Having a stroke is a strong risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. Having cardiovascular disease before suffering a stroke increases cognitive decline and likelihood of dementia after, according to a new study. Researchers found that stroke survivors with the highest pre-stroke cardiovascular risk had more than twice the