Treating Common Irregular Heartbeat Might Also Ward Off Alzheimer's
2010-05-13
Atrial fibrillation affects 1 in 20 people over age 65, experts noteContinue Reading
New Alzheimer's Risk Genes Identified
2010-05-11
Finding could lead to future treatments, researchers sayContinue Reading
Fluctuating Blood Pressure Ups Stroke Risk
2010-05-10
People who also have high blood pressure are at even greater risk, study findsContinue Reading
If Your Spouse Gets Alzheimer's, You Might, Too
2010-05-05
Risk is 6 times higher than for other husbands, wives, study findsContinue Reading
Surgery for Treatable Dementia Might Also Help in Alzheimer's
2010-05-04
Patients may benefit from a shunt used for less common brain condition, research suggestsContinue Reading
New Finding Could Mark Shift in Alzheimer's Research
2010-04-29
‘Floating’ clumps of protein, not plaques, may cause the disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Abnormal Heart Rhythm Linked to Alzheimer's
2010-04-16
Cardiovascular disease appears to be a major risk factor for dementia, expert saysContinue Reading
Treatment Eases Involuntary Laughing, Crying Tied to Alzheimer's, MS
2010-04-14
Calming the condition can greatly improve patients’ quality of life, experts noteContinue Reading
New Alzheimer's Gene Identified
2010-04-14
People with variant have almost double the risk of developing dementia, study findsContinue Reading
Even As Memory Fades, Emotions Linger
2010-04-13
Finding underscores the need to treat Alzheimer’s patients with dignity and respect, researchers sayContinue Reading
Healthy Diet Could Cut Alzheimer's Disease Risk
2010-04-13
Eating salads, nuts, tomatoes and poultry lowered the odds, researchers sayContinue Reading
Docs Issue Guidelines for Drivers With Dementia
2010-04-12
Memory test, input from family best gauge for who’s no longer safe on the roadContinue Reading
Simple Memory Test May Detect Early Alzheimer's
2010-04-08
A brief self-assessment that patients can take in the waiting room may lead to earlier diagnosis, better treatmentContinue Reading
Women, Diabetics Fall Fast Into Medicare 'Doughnut Hole'
2010-03-29
Dementia patients are also at high risk for coverage gap, study findsContinue Reading