While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...

Doctors categorize Alzheimer’s according to when it develops and which areas of your brain are affected. Researchers are also discovering different cellular patterns that may eventually be used to ...

Alzheimer’s disease, which represents 60–80% of dementia cases 1, robs people of their memory, cognition and independence. A decade-long period of mild cognitive impairment precedes the onset of ...

A simple mineral deficiency might be behind one of medicine’s most devastating diseases. Groundbreaking research reveals that lithium deficiency could trigger Alzheimers disease, opening the door to ...

COVID-19 may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, especially for those who experience a severe infection. COVID-19 causes inflammation and other physiological changes in the brain that are ...

Learn about comparative gene expression studies in Alzheimer's disease and other conditions in Mayo Clinic's Precision Medicine in Neurodegeneration Lab.

But here's why you likely won't be seeing it in your doctor's office anytime soon.

* Reduced lithium levels were found in brain regions essential for memory and decision-making * Amyloid plaques trap lithium, worsening disease progression from mild //cognitive impairment to ...

Alzheimer's brain markers, such as tau and amyloid, manifest differently across diverse populations, calling for personalized dementia care.