Advanced Dementia Patients Often Given Unhelpful Meds: Study
2014-09-11
Unnecessary prescriptions lead to more side effects, costs for nursing home residents, experts sayContinue Reading
Scientists Unlock a Key to Cell Stress
2014-09-11
Stressed cells can halt protein production, which could could shed light on diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALSContinue Reading
Anxiety Medications May Be Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk
2014-09-09
Researchers say long-term use of drugs in older adults is a concernContinue Reading
Seniors’ Sleep Woes May Be Linked to Loss of Brain Cells
2014-08-20
Decline of these neurons occurs with aging, Alzheimer’s, researchers sayContinue Reading
Man’s Rare Condition May Open Door to New Alzheimer’s Treatments
2014-08-11
He lacks a protein linked to the memory-robbing condition, but his brain works fine, researchers reportContinue Reading
Low Vitamin D Levels May Boost Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Finds
2014-08-06
But it’s too soon to recommend supplements, dietary changes for preventionContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure in Middle Age, Weaker Brain Later?
2014-08-04
Study shows a link, but it’s unclear if medications in midlife will ward off dementia
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Scientists Shed Light on Link Between Depression, Dementia
2014-07-30
Researchers deem depression an independent risk factor for dementiaContinue Reading
Gardens a Center of Calm for People With Dementia
2014-07-30
Review found some evidence it helped soothe, distract sufferers, but safeguards importantContinue Reading
Vitamin B No Help for Alzheimer’s: Review
2014-07-16
Though it lowered levels of compound associated with mental decline, no difference seen in thinking skillsContinue Reading
Researchers Spot Potential New Culprit Behind Alzheimer’s
2014-07-16
Abnormal levels of certain protein are more common in affected patients, study reportsContinue Reading
A Healthy Lifestyle May Deflect Dementia
2014-07-15
Older folks who began eating right, exercising did better on memory and problem-solving tests in studyContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Rate Falling in the United States, Studies Show
2014-07-15
Improved heart health may be one reason for decline seen in some developed countriesContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure May Protect the Very Old From Dementia
2014-07-14
But it’s too early to recommend any change in treatment, researcher saysContinue Reading