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Rahul SidhuThe Conversation |
A woman with advanced dementia appeared to regain speech and independence after psilocybin. The findings are intriguing, but far from proof.
Frontotemporal dementia accounts for around one in 20 dementia cases.
Two major trials show the weight-loss drug offers no cognitive benefit to people with early Alzheimer’s, dashing hopes it might protect the brain.
The technique represents a new way of thinking about Alzheimer’s treatment.
A new study has found lithium acts as a natural defender against the harmful proteins that are linked with cognitive decline.
Scientists discover that ‘toxic’ Alzheimer’s protein is essential for baby brain development.
Around 5-10% of all Alzheimer’s cases are in people under the age of 65.