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

Updated on: February 27,2024 10

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

Updated on:February 27,2024 10

Research reveals connection between tauopathies and disruption in protein synthesis

by University of KentuckyAssistant Professor Joe Abisambra, researcher at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, has demonstrated for the first time that tau impairs protein sy

Updated on: February 27,2024 10

Research reveals connection between tauopathies and disruption in protein synthesis

by University of KentuckyAssistant Professor Joe Abisambra, researcher at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, has demonstrated for the first time that tau impairs protein sy

Updated on:February 27,2024 10

Diabetes, heart disease, smoking increase risk of death for older adults with dementia

by American Geriatrics SocietyDementia (a decline in memory and other mental abilities) is a serious condition, and its prognosis (the likely course of the disease) is marked by progressive loss of co

Updated on: February 27,2024 18

Diabetes, heart disease, smoking increase risk of death for older adults with dementia

by American Geriatrics SocietyDementia (a decline in memory and other mental abilities) is a serious condition, and its prognosis (the likely course of the disease) is marked by progressive loss of co

Updated on:February 27,2024 18

Researcher to launch project to teach Tai Chi to people with dementia

by Bournemouth UniversityA Bournemouth University researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to launch a health and wellbeing project for people with dementia.Dr Samuel Nyman, Senior Le

Updated on: February 27,2024 12

Researcher to launch project to teach Tai Chi to people with dementia

by Bournemouth UniversityA Bournemouth University researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to launch a health and wellbeing project for people with dementia.Dr Samuel Nyman, Senior Le

Updated on:February 27,2024 12

Report highlights increase in Alzheimer's drug prescriptions

by Alzheimer's Research UKA new report released today shows that Alzheimer's drug prescriptions have increased six times in the last decade, the proportion of people receiving a dementia

Updated on: February 27,2024 18

Report highlights increase in Alzheimer's drug prescriptions

by Alzheimer's Research UKA new report released today shows that Alzheimer's drug prescriptions have increased six times in the last decade, the proportion of people receiving a dementia

Updated on:February 27,2024 18

Heart disease and related risk factors may increase the risk of early death in patients with dementia

by Wiley,WileyDiabetes, smoking, coronary heart disease, and congestive heart failure may increase the risk of premature death for hospitalized individuals and nursing home residents with dement

Updated on: February 27,2024 19

Heart disease and related risk factors may increase the risk of early death in patients with dementia

by Wiley,WileyDiabetes, smoking, coronary heart disease, and congestive heart failure may increase the risk of premature death for hospitalized individuals and nursing home residents with dement

Updated on:February 27,2024 19

Dementia is leading cause of death for women in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown that Alzheimer's disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death for women in E

Updated on: February 27,2024 20

Dementia is leading cause of death for women in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown that Alzheimer's disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death for women in E

Updated on:February 27,2024 20

New drug candidate ameliorates Alzheimer's and other brain diseases

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Jens WagnerProfessor Armin Giese from the Center for Neuropathology and Prion Research at the LMU Munich and researchers at the Max Planck Institu

Updated on: February 26,2024 13

New drug candidate ameliorates Alzheimer's and other brain diseases

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Jens WagnerProfessor Armin Giese from the Center for Neuropathology and Prion Research at the LMU Munich and researchers at the Max Planck Institu

Updated on:February 26,2024 13

Predicting change in the Alzheimer's brain

by Larry Hardesty,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers are developing a computer system that uses genetic, demographic, and clinical data to help predict the effects of disease o

Updated on: February 26,2024 18

Predicting change in the Alzheimer's brain

by Larry Hardesty,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers are developing a computer system that uses genetic, demographic, and clinical data to help predict the effects of disease o

Updated on:February 26,2024 18

Researchers find some evidence of link between stress, Alzheimer's disease

by University of FloridaTodd Golde, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UF Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease and a professor in the UF College of Medicine's department o

Updated on: February 26,2024 16

Researchers find some evidence of link between stress, Alzheimer's disease

by University of FloridaTodd Golde, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UF Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease and a professor in the UF College of Medicine's department o

Updated on:February 26,2024 16

Study finds jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory, learning loss

by University of California, Irvine"This study suggests that clinicians and caregivers should add good sleep habits to regular exercise and a healthy diet to maximize good memory," Greg

Updated on: February 26,2024 16

Study finds jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory, learning loss

by University of California, Irvine"This study suggests that clinicians and caregivers should add good sleep habits to regular exercise and a healthy diet to maximize good memory," Greg

Updated on:February 26,2024 16

Identifying typical patterns in the progression towards Alzheimer's disease

by University of MontrealHow the brain progresses from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer's-type dementia has been an enigma for the scientific community. However, a recent study by

Updated on: February 26,2024 16

Identifying typical patterns in the progression towards Alzheimer's disease

by University of MontrealHow the brain progresses from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer's-type dementia has been an enigma for the scientific community. However, a recent study by

Updated on:February 26,2024 16