A “mileage clock” inside the brain has been located for the first time by scientists who say the “fascinating” findings could help to diagnose Alzheimer's. The researchers allowed rats to run around a ...

Getting your steps in could help fight off Alzheimer's, new research has found. Regular aerobic exercise was linked to a reduction in markers in the brains of in rats that associated with the onset of ...

Genes play a role in whether someone gets Alzheimer's, but new research from Northeastern University psychology and bioengineering professor Craig Ferris found that diet may have a greater impact on ...

A surprising new study has uncovered over 200 misfolded proteins in the brains of aging rats with cognitive decline, beyond the infamous amyloid and tau plaques long blamed for Alzheimer’s. These ...

Share on Pinterest A ketogenic diet has shown promise against Alzheimer’s like symptoms in rat models of the disease. Image credit: Juno/Stocksy. The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease and ...

A high-fat, sugary diet during adolescence may cause lasting memory problems by disrupting brain chemicals tied to learning. Researchers found the damage persisted into adulthood in rats, though ...