
dementia
AI-powered early dementia-detection tool earns Texas A&M a Fast Company Innovation by Design Award
Sep. 14, 2026 • 4 min. readThe 2026 recognition, for a “digital human” that analyzes speech, expressions and biometrics, shows how the university is creating breakthroughs to improve lives.
Younger brains recover better than older brains after traumatic injury, right? Maybe not
Sep. 4, 2026 • 5 min. readNew study finds the flexibility that helps young brains adapt may also raise the risk of seizures.
Dementia in aging pets: How to recognize and support dogs and cats with cognitive decline
Sep. 3, 2026 • 5 min. readA look at the warning signs and practical steps owners can take to help pets maintain quality of life as they get older.
Texas A&M leads charge against dementia with breakthrough research
July 28, 2026 • 3 min. readEfforts unite scientists across disciplines to pioneer early detection, treatment and care solutions.
AI-powered tool aims to aid communication for people with autism and dementia
July 22, 2026 • 4 min. readResearchers are developing an AI-driven platform that learns each person's unique behaviors and communication styles to enable more personalized interventions for children with autism and people living with dementia.
When alcohol meets Alzheimer’s: New study reveals an unexpected interaction in the brain
July 10, 2026 • 5 min. readResearch suggests alcohol may affect the Alzheimer’s-related brain circuits in very different ways depending on the type of disease changes already present.
Before the memory fades: Scientists discover a potential early warning sign of Alzheimer’s
July 1, 2026 • 5 min. readNew research suggests Alzheimer’s disease may affect the brain’s ability to adapt before memory problems become obvious, offering clues for earlier interventions.
For older adults with mild cognitive impairment, exercise can be crucial to sleep quality
April 30, 2026 • 3 min. readStudy finds that while both light and vigorous activity can reduce sleep disturbances, high-intensity workouts provide the greatest benefit — offering new hope for quality rest and dementia prevention.
Researchers advance personalized puzzle system to support people living with dementia
April 8, 2026 • 2 min. readWith new funding, the team is enhancing the Jigsawdio puzzle for broader use, with a focus on a version compatible with tablets and additional languages.
Digital human could allow for better early dementia detection
March 26, 2026 • 3 min. readResearchers are developing AI that can ask screening questions, while observing facial expressions, to evaluate patients for signs of apathy, an early indicator of dementia.