Alzheimer's Disease
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Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia: What to know about the disorder
By Nicoletta Lanese published
After being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022, Bruce Willis has now been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.

Alzheimer's disease: Brain changes, symptoms and treatment
By Cari Nierenberg, Joe Phelan last updated
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia that causes memory and thinking problems, as well as behavioral changes, in adults.

Similar brain 'thinning' seen in older adults with obesity and people with Alzheimer's
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new study links obesity to patterns of brain tissue loss that overlap with those seen in Alzheimer's disease.

New Alzheimer's drug slightly slows cognitive decline. Experts say it's not a silver bullet.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Experts weigh in on whether the newly approved Alzheimer's treatment lecanemab is worth taking.

Alzheimer's Directly Kills Brain Cells That Keep You Awake
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Napping could be considered an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease.

A Newly Recognized Brain Disorder Can Mimic Alzheimer's. Here's How It's Different.
By Rachael Rettner published
Researchers are officially defining a new brain disorder that mimics Alzheimer's disease.

What Causes Alzheimer's? We Don't Really Know Yet
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
This week, a study suggested bacteria that causes gum disease might be to blame.

Sandra Day O'Connor Says She 'Probably' Has Alzheimer's: What Defines Different Dementias?
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
How do you tell the difference between Alzheimer's and other types of dementia?
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