Alzheimer's Disease news

Taking part in regular aerobic exercise could decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease in adults who are at higher risk of generating the illness. ... More

A study has offered new evidence of the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain health – particularly in the regions of the brain involved with ... More

Regular weekly exercise sessions could delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease. Research by The University of Texas Southwestern shows that ... More

A study of healthy, older adults has shown that even a single session of exercise can increase activity in the brain circuits associated with memory. ... More

Exercise alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, according to research by the University of Maryland School of Public Health (UMD). ... More

Physical exercise and keeping fit can protect against the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study by the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology (CHP) at ... More

Activities such as cycling and running can improve memory function and help maintain a healthy brain as we get older, according to an international study. ... More

A team of researchers at Penn State University in the US has found that mushrooms contain unusually high amounts of two antioxidants that could help ... More

A new study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland suggests that frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia. In a 20-year ... More

An hour of moderate exercise – such as walking – three times a week can help reduce memory loss among elderly people. A study by ... More

A healthy diet, regular physical exercise and a normal body weight can reduce the build up of abnormal proteins that are associated with the onset ... More

Regular exercise for over-50s could be vital in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to scientists. Researchers at the University of Kentucky College ... More

Exercise could be the best way of preventing the development of Alzheimer's disease in elderly people, according to researchers at the University of Maryland School ... More

Physical activity promotes changes in the brain that may protect high-risk individuals against cognitive decline, including development of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study ... More

New research has revealed that walking at least 6 miles (9.7km) each week may help to protect brain size and enhance memory in later life. ... More