Older adults with dementia exhibit financial 'symptoms' up to six years before diagnosis

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Federal Reserve

Updated on: June 11,2024

Older adults with dementia exhibit financial 'symptoms' up to six years before diagnosis

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Federal Reserve

Updated on:June 11,2024

How to boost your brain health

byRush University Medical CenterCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsCan simple diet and lifestyle changes keep your brain healthy? Do you have the power to prevent Alzheimer's disease and d

Updated on: February 05,2025

How to boost your brain health

byRush University Medical CenterCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsCan simple diet and lifestyle changes keep your brain healthy? Do you have the power to prevent Alzheimer's disease and d

Updated on:February 05,2025

Blocking inflammation prevents cell death, improves memory in Alzheimer's disease

by University of California, IrvineA brain tissue sample from Kim Green’s study show microglia (red) and plaques (green). Credit: Green lab / UCIUsing a drug compound created to treat cance

Updated on: February 28,2024

Blocking inflammation prevents cell death, improves memory in Alzheimer's disease

by University of California, IrvineA brain tissue sample from Kim Green’s study show microglia (red) and plaques (green). Credit: Green lab / UCIUsing a drug compound created to treat cance

Updated on:February 28,2024

People with dementia and the right to independent life

by Risto Löf,University of Eastern FinlandTuija Alava, an expert by experience for Pohjois-Savon Muisti, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease while still in working life. Alava lives alone and

Updated on: May 08,2024

People with dementia and the right to independent life

by Risto Löf,University of Eastern FinlandTuija Alava, an expert by experience for Pohjois-Savon Muisti, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease while still in working life. Alava lives alone and

Updated on:May 08,2024

'Lack of cleaning' in brain cells is central to Alzheimer's disease

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international research team with representation from the University of Copenhagen has created a better understanding of Alzheimer's. The

Updated on: May 18,2024

'Lack of cleaning' in brain cells is central to Alzheimer's disease

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international research team with representation from the University of Copenhagen has created a better understanding of Alzheimer's. The

Updated on:May 18,2024

Potential Alzheimer's medication shows promise in mouse model of neurodegenerative disease

by JCI JournalsMemory loss and other cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are attributed, in part, to the degeneration of acetylcholine-producing neurons. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are

Updated on: March 07,2024

Potential Alzheimer's medication shows promise in mouse model of neurodegenerative disease

by JCI JournalsMemory loss and other cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are attributed, in part, to the degeneration of acetylcholine-producing neurons. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are

Updated on:March 07,2024

Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use

by Elana GotkineAntihypertensive use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with untreated hypertension, according to research published online Sept. 12 inJAMA Network Open.Matt

Updated on: March 02,2024

Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use

by Elana GotkineAntihypertensive use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with untreated hypertension, according to research published online Sept. 12 inJAMA Network Open.Matt

Updated on:March 02,2024

Psychotropic meds tied to risk for post-COVID dementia in seniors

Pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19 (post-COVID dementia) in older adults, according to a study publish

Updated on: July 04,2024

Psychotropic meds tied to risk for post-COVID dementia in seniors

Pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19 (post-COVID dementia) in older adults, according to a study publish

Updated on:July 04,2024

Spinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's risk gene signals inflammation

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have a gene variant associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease also tend to have changes

Updated on: April 20,2024

Spinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's risk gene signals inflammation

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have a gene variant associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease also tend to have changes

Updated on:April 20,2024

Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer's prevention

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaUSC researchers are focusing on the blood-brain barrier's role in preventing Alzheimer‘s disease. Credit: Illustration/Diana MolledaIf you&#3

Updated on: June 24,2024

Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer's prevention

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaUSC researchers are focusing on the blood-brain barrier's role in preventing Alzheimer‘s disease. Credit: Illustration/Diana MolledaIf you&#3

Updated on:June 24,2024

One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's Research UK has renewed its call for urgent action on

Updated on: February 26,2024

One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's Research UK has renewed its call for urgent action on

Updated on:February 26,2024

An Alzheimer's treatment would tax the US health care system

by RAND CorporationThe flow of how an Alzheimer's treatment would get to patients after approval. Credit: RAND Corp.The U.S. health care system lacks the capacity to rapidly move a treatment

Updated on: April 08,2024

An Alzheimer's treatment would tax the US health care system

by RAND CorporationThe flow of how an Alzheimer's treatment would get to patients after approval. Credit: RAND Corp.The U.S. health care system lacks the capacity to rapidly move a treatment

Updated on:April 08,2024