Alzheimers Disease Therapies

While Alzheimer&8217;s drugs haven&8217;t provided major treatment breakthroughs, undeterred scientists are testing what they hope will be more promising options.

LONDON - Some doctors have long suspected that if the plaque that builds up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease could be removed,

Results from a large government experiment are dimming hopes that two common painkillers can prevent Alzheimer's disease or slow mental decline in older people.

The disease means that the toddler is likely to develop signs of dementia before he becomes a teenager, although the symptoms can appear at any time.

According to a study in the Journal of Neuroinflammation, caffeine reduces the risk of dementia by blocking the damage cholesterol can inflict on the body.

An accidental breakthrough made during experimental brain surgery may help doctors unlock how memory works, the Times of London reports.

In moderation, a glass or two can help your heart, prevent cancer and more