Alzheimer and Dementia News

New clues on how ApoE4 affects Alzheimer's risk
published on May 16th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Common variants of the ApoE gene are strongly associated with the risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease, but the gene's role in the disease has been unclear. Now, researchers have found ...
Reducing brain activity improves memory after cognitive decline
published on May 10th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Research suggests a new approach to improving memory and interrupting disease progression in patients with a form of cognitive impairment that often leads to full-blown Alzheimer’s disease.
Reduction of excess brain activity improves memory in amnestic mild cognitive impairment
published on May 9th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
New research describes a potential new therapeutic approach for improving memory and modifying disease progression in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment. The study finds that excess ...
Greater purpose in life may protect against harmful changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease
published on May 7th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Greater purpose in life may help stave off the harmful effects of plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
Midlife and Late-Life Depressive Symptoms Associated with Dementia
published on May 7th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Depressive symptoms that are present in midlife or in late life are associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new report.
Diabetes shrinks elderly brain
published on May 7th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Elderly people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes suffer from an accelerated decline in brain size and mental capacity in as little as two years according to new research.
Eating fish, chicken, nuts may lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
published on May 2nd, 2012 at 11:05 AM
A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer's ...