Dementia

USC and Swedish researchers find shorter lifespans among Alzheimer’s patients’ siblings, even those without the disease.

That’s troubling news for the 8 million people affected: Early diagnosis is key to delaying the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Researchers at USC used machine learning to explore the links between sedentary behavior and dementia, finding that the total time spent sedentary matters for brain aging.

USC Mary and Mark Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute expands its suite of health disparities research with an award to examine vascular causes of dementia.

Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that the condition, which can be a precursor to dementia, was linked to worse decision-making abilities.

Latinos represent only a small fraction of people enrolled in Alzheimer’s-related clinical trials. USC researcher María Aranda has some ideas on how to fix that.

A new USC study provides evidence that a simple biofeedback practice reduces levels of Alzheimer’s-associated amyloid beta peptides.

Short cycles of a low-calorie diet that replicates fasting appeared to reduce inflammation and delay cognitive decline in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers at USC explored the link between sedentary behavior and risk of dementia, find that type of activity matters when it comes to brain aging.

Research adds to evidence that healthier pre-industrial lifestyles may hold clues to preventing Alzheimer’s and other dementias.