Polishing the Gems Who Are Alzheimer’s Patients
2013-09-06
Therapist shares insights with caregivers, for the benefit of allContinue Reading
Mediterranean Diet May Be Good for the Brain
2013-09-05
Review looked at effects of eating plenty of olive oil, vegetables, fruit and fishContinue Reading
Brain Protein Is a Key to ‘Senior Moments,’ Study Finds
2013-08-28
Age-related forgetfulness is caused by protein deficiency, scientists studying humans and mice sayContinue Reading
Simple Test May Spot Dementia Risk in Seniors With Diabetes
2013-08-19
Scoring system based on risk factors predicted who would develop brain disease a decade laterContinue Reading
Copper in Environment May Be Tied to Alzheimer’s
2013-08-19
Researchers looked at effect of common mineral on mice, human brain cellsContinue Reading
Alzheimer’s Research Takes a New Turn
2013-08-13
Study suggests that gummed-up synapses — not plaque — may be at the root of aging brain diseasesContinue Reading
High Blood Sugar Levels Tied to Small Increases in Dementia Risk
2013-08-07
Elevated blood glucose may harm the brain, even in people without diabetes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Anemia Might Raise Dementia Risk, Study Suggests
2013-07-31
Screening elderly for the blood condition makes sense, researcher saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: When Alzheimer’s Affects Sleep
2013-07-30
Keep to a steady wake and sleep scheduleContinue Reading
Diabetes Doesn’t Seem to Affect Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
2013-07-29
Study looked at seniors’ blood sugar tests along with their brain scans
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Slow Dementia
2013-07-26
Larger message: Better cardiovascular health benefits the brain, expert saysContinue Reading
Scientists Find New Clues to Early Onset Alzheimer’s
2013-06-12
Too much plaque-building protein produced in people with certain genes, study findsContinue Reading
Study: Low Blood Pressure May Weaken Brains of Some Heart Patients
2013-06-10
Pressure that’s too low — or too high — might damage brain cells, new research suggestsContinue Reading