Link Seen Between Concussions and Alzheimer’s
2017-01-12
But study didn’t prove head injuries cause the degenerative brain diseaseContinue Reading
Want a Sharper Brain as You Age? Volunteer!
2017-01-05
Study finds slight improvement in thinking and memory for civically mindedContinue Reading
Does Living Near Major Roads Boost Dementia Risk?
2017-01-04
Study couldn’t prove cause-and-effect, but risk rose as proximity to traffic increased, researchers reportContinue Reading
Pot May Restrict Blood Flow to Brain: Study
2016-12-30
It’s too early to say if this contributes to mental decline, Alzheimer’s expert saysContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Drugs May Up Risk of Early Death in Alzheimer’s Patients
2016-12-27
Increased odds were nearly doubled if two antipsychotic medications were taken, study saysContinue Reading
Antipsychotic Drugs May Up Risk of Early Death in Alzheimer’s Patients
2016-12-27
Increased odds were nearly doubled if two antipsychotic medications were taken, study saysContinue Reading
Test Predicting Alzheimer’s Would Be Welcome, Survey Finds
2016-12-13
3 out of 4 seniors said they’d want to knowContinue Reading
Beta Blockers May Not Be Best Heart Drugs for Dementia Patients
2016-12-12
In this group, use of the meds after a heart attack compromised quality of life, study findsContinue Reading
Whether Statins Cut Alzheimer’s Risk May Depend on Gender, Race
2016-12-12
Type of statin used also made a difference in study, but black men did not see any benefitsContinue Reading
Was Football Safer Back in the Day?
2016-12-12
Study found those who played in high school in 1950s and ’60s don’t face increased risk of dementiaContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Patients’ Use of Painkilling Patches Cause for Concern
2016-12-08
Researchers worried about long-term use together with other medications that cause drowsinessContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Patients’ Use of Painkilling Patches Cause for Concern
2016-12-08
Researchers worried about long-term use together with other medications that cause drowsinessContinue Reading
Aerobic Exercise May Help Guard Against Dementia
2016-11-30
Study found seniors with mild cognitive impairment saw gains in thinking, memory skills after six months of workoutsContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Protein Plaques May Also Harm the Heart
2016-11-28
Deposits can cause patients’ heart muscle to stiffen, keeping it from pumping properly, study suggestsContinue Reading