Moderate drinking could prevent dementia, analysis finds
Aug 18, 2011
Imbibing in the occasional glass of wine might actually reduce the risk of dementia, according to an analysis of 143 studies conducted since 1977.
Familial versions of Alzheimer’s could be detected two decades before symptoms start, research...
Jul 25, 2011
Inheritable types of Alzheimer’s disease could be detectable up to 20 years before the onset of memory and cognition problems, new research suggests.
Grave concerns about Alzheimer’s, high lack of knowledge, report shows
Jul 21, 2011
The vast majority of adults would see a doctor if they experienced the kind of confusion or memory problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and would encourage a loved one to do the same, according...
Half of worldwide Alzheimer’s cases are preventable, study suggests
Jul 20, 2011
Many Alzheimer’s disease cases can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle changes that are often associated with preventing other chronic health conditions, new research shows.
Invest more in products for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s: paper warns
Jul 06, 2011
More than five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and nearly one and a half million from Parkinson’s disease. And both totals are projected to rise dramatically in the coming...
Lithium might have protective effect against Parkinson’s disease, study finds
Jun 27, 2011
The drug lithium has been found to greatly prevent the buildup of the toxic proteins and brain cell loss linked to Parkinson’s disease, according to a study conducted on laboratory mice.
Study: New test might help diagnose Alzheimer’s earlier
Jun 24, 2011
A new test that measures amyloid levels in the spinal fluid of people with mild cognitive impairment could help physicians more accurately predict who will develop Alzheimer’s, a new study finds.
Alzheimer’s-detecting PET scans could be on the market within a year
Jun 08, 2011
Nuclear medicine experts say positron emission tomography (PET) scans that detect beta amyloid plaques in the brain could make it to the marketplace within the next year. Beta-amyloid is a naturally occurring...
Federal funding for age-related diseases and illnesses is declining, report finds
May 24, 2011
One of the realities of the national budget crisis is that government funding for age-related health conditions — particularly Alzheimer’s — is drying up, says a new report from the Alzheimer’s...
Housebound seniors are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s, research finds
Apr 28, 2011
New research shows housebound seniors are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as more active individuals, which may provide indications and clues for prevention.