Forgetfulness About Paperwork, Medicines Might Herald Cognitive Decline
2011-06-06
But one expert added that everyday forgetfulness isn’t necessarily a sign that Alzheimer’s is nearContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's in Diabetics
2011-06-06
Though not conclusive, study found lower levels of gene activity connected to dementia after gastric bypassContinue Reading
Alzheimer's Risk Gene May Damage Brain Decades Before Symptoms Show
2011-05-18
Scans indicate even young adults who have the gene have some white-matter deteriorationContinue Reading
Research Shows Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Sometimes Missed
2011-05-16
Of those with no memory problems, more than half are misdiagnosedContinue Reading
Older Caregivers at Greater Risk for Cognitive Decline
2011-05-13
Study finds those caring for spouse with dementia often struggle with attention span and memoryContinue Reading
Mental Decline Common in Women Over 85: Study
2011-05-10
More than 40 percent will experience mild cognitive deficits or dementia, researchers sayContinue Reading
Little Evidence That Diet, Lifestyle Cuts Alzheimer's Risk
2011-05-09
But until better data exists, experts still advise practicing good health habitsContinue Reading
Can 'Doll Therapy' Help Put Dementia Patients at Ease?
2011-05-06
Medical center finds that simply holding baby dolls makes some elders happyContinue Reading
Extra Pounds at Midlife May Boost Dementia Risk Later
2011-05-02
Being merely overweight in middle age raised risk by 70% compared to normal-weight peers, experts findContinue Reading
Alzheimer's Caregivers Need Care, Too
2011-04-27
Expert suggests ways to keep mind and body healthy for the taskContinue Reading
Being 'Housebound' Linked to Alzheimer's in Elderly
2011-04-26
But finding may be an effect, rather than a cause, of damaging brain changes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Alzheimer's Cases Could Double With New Guidelines: Expert
2011-04-19
Although progression to dementia isn’t inevitable, mild cognitive impairment now classified as Alzheimer’sContinue Reading
Inability to Spot Lies, Sarcasm May Warn of Dementia
2011-04-15
Finding could help improve diagnosis, treatment, researchers sayContinue Reading
Brain May Shrink in Decade Before Alzheimer's Symptoms Appear
2011-04-13
Although study participants had no memory problems at first, the disease had taken a footholdContinue Reading