Researchers discovered that boosting a protein called Sox9 helps the brain's astrocytes clear Alzheimer's plaques and preserve cognitive function in mice.
A Rutgers University study found that internalized stress, especially hopelessness, may speed up memory decline in older Chinese Americans, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive stress relief.
A routine blood test marker, the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, may predict a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear, suggesting immune cells could play a role in the disease's progression.