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.
Delayed word processing a possible sign of pending Alzheimer’s
By
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.
Statins may help reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
Drugs frequently prescribed to treat high cholesterol might also help reduce the odds a person will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a new examination of Medicare data has found.
Exercise reduces risk for Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
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.