We’ve been looking at the wrong part of the eye. New research shows the earliest signs of Alzheimer's are hidden at the very edges of the retina.

A new review paper was published in Aging titled "Peripheral vascular dysfunction and the aging brain." Aging is the greatest non-modifiable risk factor for most diseases, including cardiovascular ...

Recent studies hint that subtle shifts in the peripheral retina could flag Alzheimer’s disease years before brain damage or ...

Outer area of the retina, or the peripheral retina, could offer a window into an early detection of Alzheimer’s disease long ...

Plasma brain-derived tau is emerging as a sensitive biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease and acute neurological disorders, ...

Global analysis finds peripheral diseases contribute to one-third of dementia cases, highlighting prevention opportunities beyond the brain.

Some forms of dementia may not be confined to the central nervous system; they may not even begin in the brain.

Cancer tumors hijack the vagus nerve to communicate with the brain, triggering a hormonal response that suppresses the immune system.

A series of recent studies has pinpointed the specific molecules and biological pathways through which physical activity protects the brain from aging, disease, and toxic protein buildup. Researchers ...