One of the best ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in old age is to remain physically active in the preceding years, Finnish researchers recently discovered.
An easier and cheaper way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease may be on the way
By
John O'Connor
Mar 04, 2020
A simple blood test might soon be all that’s needed to confirm Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
Bill would require first responders to receive dementia training
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John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2019
Two Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require first responders to receive Alzheimer’s disease training.
Blood test could track whether Alzheimer’s drugs are working
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John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2019
A simple blood test might reveal whether medications being used to treat Alzheimer’s disease are actually working, scientists have found.
Compounds found in green tea and carrots may help reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms
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John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2019
The latest tool in the fight against Alzheimer’s might be a cup of tea and a slice of carrot cake. Researchers at the University of California recently found that compounds in green tea and carrots reversed...
Hearing loss a possible sign of Alzheimer’s
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John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2017
Senior living residents who experience age-related hearing loss may be at a higher risk for dementia and cognitive decline, Irish researchers have found.
Delayed word processing a possible sign of pending Alzheimer’s
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John O'Connor
Oct 24, 2017
An inability to process words quickly may be a sign of impending Alzheimer’s disease, British investigators have found.
Blocking a key enzyme may help reverse memory loss
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John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2017
Interfering with the enzyme that blocks communication between brain cells may help reverse Alzheimer’s-related memory loss, MIT researchers have found.
Early success for Alzheimer’s vaccine that targets tau protein
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John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2016
Swedish researchers have developed a vaccine that homes in on the tau protein. In fact, all but one of the 30 vaccinated patients showed a favorable immune response.
Alzheimer’s finding a real eye-opener
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John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2015
Extra sleep can help fruit flies overcome Alzheimer’s disease-like memory problems, according to new research out of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.