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Reproductive history and risk of cognitive impairment in elderly women

Reproductive history and risk of cognitive impairment in elderly women

by IOS PressResearchers led by Professor Jun-Fen Lin at Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention have found that reproductive history, an important modifier of estrogen expos

Reproductive history and risk of cognitive impairment in elderly women

by IOS PressResearchers led by Professor Jun-Fen Lin at Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention have found that reproductive history, an important modifier of estrogen expos
Geometric study of brain cells could change strategies on Alzheimer's

Geometric study of brain cells could change strategies on Alzheimer's

by Universitat Autonoma de BarcelonaApplying mathematical models used for studying the galaxies or interactions between elementary particles, researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience of the U

Geometric study of brain cells could change strategies on Alzheimer's

by Universitat Autonoma de BarcelonaApplying mathematical models used for studying the galaxies or interactions between elementary particles, researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience of the U
Magnesium ions show promise in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice

Magnesium ions show promise in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyNew research published in the December 2015 issue ofThe FASEB Journal, shows that in mouse models of the disease oral administrat

Magnesium ions show promise in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyNew research published in the December 2015 issue ofThe FASEB Journal, shows that in mouse models of the disease oral administrat
Orchestra helps boost confidence and mood for those with dementia

Orchestra helps boost confidence and mood for those with dementia

by Bournemouth UniversityA special orchestra for people with dementia has helped boost their confidence and mood, according to a new research project. The orchestra group has been set up by the B

Orchestra helps boost confidence and mood for those with dementia

by Bournemouth UniversityA special orchestra for people with dementia has helped boost their confidence and mood, according to a new research project. The orchestra group has been set up by the B
Seniors with dementia make more emergency department visits

Seniors with dementia make more emergency department visits

by Indiana UniversityOlder adults with dementia are more frequent visitors to emergency departments, returning at higher rates and incurring greater costs than older adults without dementia, acco

Seniors with dementia make more emergency department visits

by Indiana UniversityOlder adults with dementia are more frequent visitors to emergency departments, returning at higher rates and incurring greater costs than older adults without dementia, acco
Singing is beneficial for memory and mood especially in early dementia

Singing is beneficial for memory and mood especially in early dementia

by IOS PressResearchers led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö at University of Helsinki, Finland have revealed that caregiver-implemented musical leisure activities, particularly singing, are cognitively and

Singing is beneficial for memory and mood especially in early dementia

by IOS PressResearchers led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö at University of Helsinki, Finland have revealed that caregiver-implemented musical leisure activities, particularly singing, are cognitively and
New findings in Alzheimers research

New findings in Alzheimers research

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCurrent Alzheimer's research focuses on the amyloid precursor protein (APP), which is responsible for the formation of destructive plaques in the brain. Researchers

New findings in Alzheimers research

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCurrent Alzheimer's research focuses on the amyloid precursor protein (APP), which is responsible for the formation of destructive plaques in the brain. Researchers
US deaths from Alzheimer's disease rise significantly

US deaths from Alzheimer's disease rise significantly

Nearly 10,000 more people died of Alzheimer's disease in the United States last year than in 2013, a significant rise of 8.1 percent, according to US health data released Wednesday.Global health a

US deaths from Alzheimer's disease rise significantly

Nearly 10,000 more people died of Alzheimer's disease in the United States last year than in 2013, a significant rise of 8.1 percent, according to US health data released Wednesday.Global health a
Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

by Pennsylvania State UniversityDuring rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium su

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

by Pennsylvania State UniversityDuring rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium su
People with dementia gain from learning self-management skills

People with dementia gain from learning self-management skills

by University of ExeterPeople with early-stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their own condition, a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found.Research in

People with dementia gain from learning self-management skills

by University of ExeterPeople with early-stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their own condition, a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found.Research in
Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's

Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's

by Lisa LererHillary Clinton announced Tuesday a $2 billion annual effort to cure Alzheimer's disease by 2025, calling for doubling federal spending to combat the illness.The Democratic front-runne

Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's

by Lisa LererHillary Clinton announced Tuesday a $2 billion annual effort to cure Alzheimer's disease by 2025, calling for doubling federal spending to combat the illness.The Democratic front-runne
African-Americans more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than Caucasians

African-Americans more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than Caucasians

by Robin Reese,Emory UniversityEmory University researchers have conducted the only known meta-analysis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) incidence by race and found that African-Americans are 64

African-Americans more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than Caucasians

by Robin Reese,Emory UniversityEmory University researchers have conducted the only known meta-analysis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) incidence by race and found that African-Americans are 64