Using brain gene expression maps from the Allen Human Brain Atlas, the researchers tested the degree to which Alzheimer’s risk genes explain the patterns of both actual and residual tau. This allowed ...

It's been recognized for some time that Alzheimer's disease affects brain regions differently and that tau—a protein known to ...

It's been recognized for some time that Alzheimer's disease affects brain regions differently and that tau - a protein known ...

A single, freely available, noninvasive brain scan done in just a few minutes during midlife can predict what chronic ...

Those who are blessed with long lives will eventually experience a decline in cognitive functions, and working memory is ...

People in early stages of the disease may show other signs of cognitive deterioration such as being unable to follow ...

A neuroimaging study of older adults found that those who spent more time sitting tended to have worse episodic memory. They ...

If you’re wondering, “moderate exertion” involves things like fast walking. Slow jogging. Climbing stairs. Think any activity that, while not easy, will still allow you to carry on a conversation.

Education -- a proxy for cognitive reserve -- often correlates with better cognition, greater gray matter volume, improved ...

Treating the neurodegenerative disease in its earlier stages is key to slowing cognitive decline. A new study offers hope for ...

UCLA scientists mined millions of electronic health records and uncovered four distinct “roadways” that funnel people toward Alzheimer’s—ranging from mental-health struggles to vascular troubles.

Some forgetfulness is part of the aging process. Recognizing when it could be something more can help families cope with a difficult illness.