Alzheimer’s in danger of straining public funding: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 05, 2017
Social and demographic trends combined with an expected increase in the incidence of Alzheimer’s diseases due to the growing size of the aging population are in danger of colliding to strain local,...
Blocking a key enzyme may help reverse memory loss
By
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.
Olive oil may decrease risk of Alzheimer’s
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 06, 2017
Extra-virgin olive oil reduced markers for Alzheimer’s disease in a recent study.
Benzodiazepines identified as latest Alzheimer’s risk
By
John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2018
Benzodiazepine use may modestly increase the odds your residents will get Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
Admirable Alzheimer’s awareness efforts
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 25, 2018
Senior living communities and organizations across the country are raising awareness and funding for Alzheimer’s. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Actress advocates for public health measures to fight ‘insidious, cowardly’ Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 20, 2018
Public health measures related to Alzheimer’s got a boost Tuesday from the testimony of actress Marcia Gay Harden at a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing focused on what she called “an...
Allergan subsidiary settles Alzheimer’s drug lawsuit for $750 million
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 31, 2019
Subsidiaries of pharmaceutical company Allergan will pay $750 million to resolve a class action lawsuit from a group of direct purchasers of Alzheimer’s drug Namenda (memantine).
Blood test could track whether Alzheimer’s drugs are working
By
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
By
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...
FDA warns 17 companies illegally selling products for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2019
Seventeen companies are illegally selling a total of 58 products they say can prevent, treat or cure Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or other health conditions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...