Indiana University researchers have discovered that blocking the IDOL enzyme in neurons doesn't just clear toxic Alzheimer's plaques—it also lowers genetic risk (APOE4) and builds cognitive resilience. Read on to learn how this discovery could pave the way for a revolutionary new pill.

We often think of the heart and the brain as two separate systems—the pump and the computer. However, a groundbreaking study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, recently highlighted in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, suggests that these two organs are more closely linked than we ever imagined.