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June 27, 2019

Noninvasive brain wave treatment reduces Alzheimer's pathology, improves memory in mice

May 31, 2019

Long-term study investigates association between self-reported diet in midlife and dementia risk

May 28, 2019

Gene expression signatures of Alzheimer's disease

May 23, 2019

Purging failed brain insulation cells lessened damage, improved cognition in Alzheimer's mouse model

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Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet

What is Alzheimer’s disease, what causes it, what are the symptoms, and how is it treated? Get answers to these questions and more in this NIA fact sheet.

Video: How Alzheimer's Changes the Brain

This 4-minute video shows how Alzheimer’s affects the human brain and looks at promising ideas to treat and prevent the disease.

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Find out how the Alzheimer's and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center can help you with answers and resources.

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