In people with Alzheimer’s, there is some evidence suggesting decreased neurogenesis in areas of the brain involved in memory and learning. Neurons are a major player in the central …

Jan 9, 2025 · Different types of dementia affect distinct regions of the brain. For example, in Alzheimer’s disease, plaques and tangles first appear in brain regions involved in learning and …

Brain parts and functions explained in an interactive tour – learn about the effects of Alzheimer's and dementia on memory and other human brain functions.

Jun 3, 2021 · With the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the brain shrinks and the individual’s ability to function on nearly all levels is compromised. One of the big effects of brain changes …

Mar 25, 2024 · A new study published in JAMA Neurology found human brains are getting bigger. The increased size may lead to a brain reserve, potentially reducing the risk of dementia.

Mar 18, 2021 · These pages explain which areas of the brain are responsible for certain skills and abilities, and how these are affected by dementia. We explain how changes to the brain relate …

Signs and symptoms of dementia result when once-healthy neurons (nerve cells) in the brain stop working, lose connections with other brain cells, and die. While everyone loses some neurons …

Jan 14, 2025 · Carlson is senior author of the paper, whose findings were published Dec. 23 in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia. Although the granular layer takes up a relatively small …

Learn about the parts of the brain and how dementia damages them, as well as about the symptoms the damage causes. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, …

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) features a characteristic accumulation of pathological proteins in the brain. These include amyloid beta (Aβ) plaques and tau tangles. But which specific cell types …