Alzheimer’s disease affects many individuals, but there are ways to enhance brain health and potentially reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.

Federal regulators are putting off a decision on Eli Lilly’s potential Alzheimer’s treatment with an unusual request to have an advisory committee examine the drug.

More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – it slowly steals your memories and takes away your mind. There is no cure, yet, but now, a newly FDA-approved drug is helping to slow its progression before it’s too late.

Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies.

Eli Lilly and Co. says its experimental Alzheimer's drug appears to slow worsening of the mind-robbing disease.

About two-thirds of people with Alzheimers disease are women. According to Dr. Jessica Caldwell, of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, we cant change every risk factor that plays into developing Alzheimers but there are some ways women can reduce their risk. Some of the reasons why women are vulnerable to Alzheimers disease, or more so than men, are known and arent things that we can really change. Research has shown that even low intensity exercise like walking, if you do it consistently, really benefits brain health.Treating diabetes and high blood pressure can reduce risk as well. The important thing is to reach out, keep talking.According to Caldwell, at least finishing high school can be protective against Alzheimers disease.

Whether its crossword puzzles or exercise -- weve all heard about different tricks for keeping our brains healthy and warding off memory loss. According to Dr. Dylan Wint, of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, up to 35% of risk can be eliminated with healthy habits. So, eating lots of leafy green vegetables, good oils such as those found in fish and in nuts, lots of fresh fruit, particularly berries, seem to confer some health benefits in terms of both preserving brain health, as well as general health.If youre looking for a dietary supplement to give your brain a boost: dont bother. Supplements havent been proven to improve memory, Wint said. He also recommends avoiding excessive alcohol, smoking and head trauma for a healthy brain.

Dr. Mehmet Oz is speaking out about his mother, Suna Oz, and her battle with Alzheimer's disease. "It's a chameleon of a disease," Oz says, in a preview of Monday's episode of The Dr. Oz Show. On Monday, Oz shared a photo of him and his mother on Instagram and explained how he missed a few Alzheimer's symptoms. Doing so may be uncomfortable, but it just might help slow down the Alzheimers progression in someone you love." "You want to get these things under control because -- believe it or not -- they can actually lower your risk for Alzheimer's disease.