Concussion Damage Looks Much Like Early Alzheimer's: Study

TUESDAY, June 18 (HealthDay News) -- Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

Saturated Fat May Make the Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer's

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- A diet high in saturated fat can quickly rob the brain of a key chemical that helps protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

Scientists Find New Clues to Early Onset Alzheimer's

WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- People with genetic mutations that lead to inherited, early onset Alzheimer's disease overproduce a longer, stickier form of amyloid beta, the protein fragment that clumps into plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, a small new study has found.

Heading Soccer Balls Tied to Damaging Brain Changes

TUESDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) -- Sophisticated scans reveal that soccer players who head the ball a lot show changes in the white matter of their brain that mirror those seen in traumatic head injuries.

Low Blood Sugar May Raise Dementia Risk in Diabetics: Study

MONDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- Low blood sugar in older adults with type 2 diabetes may increase their risk of dementia, a new study suggests.

Study: Low Blood Pressure May Weaken Brains of Some Heart Patients

MONDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- People suffering from cardiovascular disease who have lower-than-normal blood pressure may face a higher risk of brain atrophy -- the death of brain cells or connections between brain cells, Dutch researchers report.

Women Better at Remembering Faces, Study Finds

FRIDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- Women are better at remembering faces than men, according to a new study, partly because they spend more time studying facial features without being aware of it.

For Alzheimer's Caregivers, a Much-Needed Break

FRIDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- Day care centers for people with Alzheimer's disease can give their spouses and other family caregivers a much needed source of stress relief, a new study suggests.

Irregular Heartbeat May Speed Memory Loss in Seniors

WEDNESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) -- Older people who suffer from a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation may also be more likely to experience mental declines sooner, a new study suggests.

Alzheimer's Drugs May Benefit Heart, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) -- Drugs used to treat early-stage Alzheimer's disease may also reduce patients' risk of heart attack and death, according to a new study.