'Making the best of it': Families face the heavy burden of Alzheimer's

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—For Marilyn and Tom Oestreicher, their golden years were within reach.After more than four decades of marriage, the Illinois couple had fashioned a comfort

Updated on: March 13,2024 20

'Making the best of it': Families face the heavy burden of Alzheimer's

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—For Marilyn and Tom Oestreicher, their golden years were within reach.After more than four decades of marriage, the Illinois couple had fashioned a comfort

Updated on:March 13,2024 20

Computer avatars play a part in dementia detection

by Osaka UniversityFigure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System. Figure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System: (a)Introduction “What’s your name?”(b) Gaze measurement(c) Reading test(d) Fixed question “What’

Updated on: May 22,2024 8

Computer avatars play a part in dementia detection

by Osaka UniversityFigure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System. Figure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System: (a)Introduction “What’s your name?”(b) Gaze measurement(c) Reading test(d) Fixed question “What’

Updated on:May 22,2024 8

How gut neurons communicate with the brain to control thirst

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyFig. 1: The vagus nerve responds to visceral osmolality changes. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-04359-5Drinking a glass of water is often suffic

Updated on: February 05,2024 16

How gut neurons communicate with the brain to control thirst

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyFig. 1: The vagus nerve responds to visceral osmolality changes. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-04359-5Drinking a glass of water is often suffic

Updated on:February 05,2024 16

Innovative 'smart socks' could help millions living with dementia

by University of BristolLeft: The display that carers will see in the Milbotix app. Right: Milbotix founder and CEO Dr Zeke Steer. Credit: University of Bristol"Smart socks" that track

Updated on: May 13,2024 5

Innovative 'smart socks' could help millions living with dementia

by University of BristolLeft: The display that carers will see in the Milbotix app. Right: Milbotix founder and CEO Dr Zeke Steer. Credit: University of Bristol"Smart socks" that track

Updated on:May 13,2024 5

Asymmetrical neuron loss in Alzheimer's

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Christian Wachinger/LMUAs Alzheimer's disease progresses, neuron loss leads to marked lateral asymmetries in brain structure. A new LMU study

Updated on: March 09,2024 13

Asymmetrical neuron loss in Alzheimer's

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Christian Wachinger/LMUAs Alzheimer's disease progresses, neuron loss leads to marked lateral asymmetries in brain structure. A new LMU study

Updated on:March 09,2024 13

Music proves to be a real hit in dementia project

by Lancaster UniversityCreative activities, such as designing musical instruments, can improve the quality of life of people with dementia, according to researchers at Lancaster University.The &#

Updated on: February 26,2024 19

Music proves to be a real hit in dementia project

by Lancaster UniversityCreative activities, such as designing musical instruments, can improve the quality of life of people with dementia, according to researchers at Lancaster University.The &#

Updated on:February 26,2024 19

Gene ID'd as potential therapeutic target for dementia in Parkinson's

by Washington University School of MedicineClumps of the Parkinson's protein alpha-synuclein (red) are visible inside neurons (green) in the brain of a mouse. Researchers at Washington Univer

Updated on: June 14,2024 6

Gene ID'd as potential therapeutic target for dementia in Parkinson's

by Washington University School of MedicineClumps of the Parkinson's protein alpha-synuclein (red) are visible inside neurons (green) in the brain of a mouse. Researchers at Washington Univer

Updated on:June 14,2024 6

Couch potatoes face same chance of dementia as those with genetic risk factors

by McMaster UniversityJennifer Heisz, assistant professor of kinesiology, McMaster University Credit: McMaster UniversitySedentary older adults with no genetic risk factors for dementia may be ju

Updated on: March 09,2024 17

Couch potatoes face same chance of dementia as those with genetic risk factors

by McMaster UniversityJennifer Heisz, assistant professor of kinesiology, McMaster University Credit: McMaster UniversitySedentary older adults with no genetic risk factors for dementia may be ju

Updated on:March 09,2024 17

Is memory loss mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's or just aging? When to get tested

by Eric AdlerCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor people of a certain age, it takes only a few "senior moments"—struggling for words, names or memories—to cause worry.Is this normal aging ormi

Updated on: June 18,2024 4

Is memory loss mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's or just aging? When to get tested

by Eric AdlerCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor people of a certain age, it takes only a few "senior moments"—struggling for words, names or memories—to cause worry.Is this normal aging ormi

Updated on:June 18,2024 4

Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment

by Lindsey TannerMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prosta

Updated on: May 11,2024 6

Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment

by Lindsey TannerMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prosta

Updated on:May 11,2024 6

Digital solutions for dementia care

by Flinders UniversityFlinders University Associate Professor Kate Laver, ARC Discovery Early Career Research Fellow and occupational therapist. Credit: Flinders UniversityTelehealth delivery of

Updated on: May 09,2024 3

Digital solutions for dementia care

by Flinders UniversityFlinders University Associate Professor Kate Laver, ARC Discovery Early Career Research Fellow and occupational therapist. Credit: Flinders UniversityTelehealth delivery of

Updated on:May 09,2024 3

Schizophrenia linked to increased risk for subsequent CVD events

MARCH 1, 2024by Elana GotkineSchizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, with the association stronger in women, according to a study publishe

Updated on: March 13,2024 4

Schizophrenia linked to increased risk for subsequent CVD events

MARCH 1, 2024by Elana GotkineSchizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, with the association stronger in women, according to a study publishe

Updated on:March 13,2024 4