Having dementia and reduction in social participation are associated with increased depression and anxiety

by IOS PressMental health and activity participation by dementia status per year of assessment. A) Proportion of depressive symptoms. B) Proportion of anxiety. C) Mean score of social activity. D

Updated on: June 07,2024 5

Having dementia and reduction in social participation are associated with increased depression and anxiety

by IOS PressMental health and activity participation by dementia status per year of assessment. A) Proportion of depressive symptoms. B) Proportion of anxiety. C) Mean score of social activity. D

Updated on:June 07,2024 5

Adults with Alzheimer's risk factors show subtle alterations in brain networks despite normal cognition

by Jason Clement,McGill UniversityPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainResearchers at McGill University and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute

Updated on: June 07,2024 7

Adults with Alzheimer's risk factors show subtle alterations in brain networks despite normal cognition

by Jason Clement,McGill UniversityPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainResearchers at McGill University and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute

Updated on:June 07,2024 7

Synthetic peptide can inhibit toxicity, aggregation of protein in Alzheimer's disease

by University of WashingtonPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAlzheimer's is a disease of aggregation. Neurons in the human brain make a protein call

Updated on: June 07,2024 5

Synthetic peptide can inhibit toxicity, aggregation of protein in Alzheimer's disease

by University of WashingtonPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAlzheimer's is a disease of aggregation. Neurons in the human brain make a protein call

Updated on:June 07,2024 5

Dementia rates more than 20% higher among black adults than UK average

by University College LondonCrude dementia prevalence (95% CI) in those aged 65 and over, by ethnic group. Credit:Alzheimer's & Dementia(2022). DOI: 10.1002/alz.12774Dementia

Updated on: June 07,2024 4

Dementia rates more than 20% higher among black adults than UK average

by University College LondonCrude dementia prevalence (95% CI) in those aged 65 and over, by ethnic group. Credit:Alzheimer's & Dementia(2022). DOI: 10.1002/alz.12774Dementia

Updated on:June 07,2024 4

Is risk of Alzheimer's linked to specific sleep patterns?

by American Academy of NeurologyPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainDisturbed sleep patterns do not cause Alzheimer's disease but people who are at hi

Updated on: June 07,2024 5

Is risk of Alzheimer's linked to specific sleep patterns?

by American Academy of NeurologyPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainDisturbed sleep patterns do not cause Alzheimer's disease but people who are at hi

Updated on:June 07,2024 5

Comorbidities can increase plasma biomarker levels associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, perhaps even years before symptoms appear, is an exciting

Updated on: June 07,2024 8

Comorbidities can increase plasma biomarker levels associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, perhaps even years before symptoms appear, is an exciting

Updated on:June 07,2024 8

How a care program could improve the lives of people with advanced dementia

by Lancaster UniversityThe Namaste Care program seeks to give comfort and pleasure to people with advanced dementia through engagement and meaningful activity,. Credit: Lancaster UniversityStaff

Updated on: June 07,2024 8

How a care program could improve the lives of people with advanced dementia

by Lancaster UniversityThe Namaste Care program seeks to give comfort and pleasure to people with advanced dementia through engagement and meaningful activity,. Credit: Lancaster UniversityStaff

Updated on:June 07,2024 8

Pregnancy history may be tied to Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA woman's history of pregnancy may affect her risk of Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a study published in the Jul

Updated on: June 07,2024 3

Pregnancy history may be tied to Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA woman's history of pregnancy may affect her risk of Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a study published in the Jul

Updated on:June 07,2024 3

Study investigates how fibromyalgia changes the brain

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumUsing data from magnetic resonance imaging, the researchers were able to compare the brains of healthy and fibromyalgia sufferers. Credit: Benjamin MoschOne of the core

Updated on: June 06,2024 3

Study investigates how fibromyalgia changes the brain

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumUsing data from magnetic resonance imaging, the researchers were able to compare the brains of healthy and fibromyalgia sufferers. Credit: Benjamin MoschOne of the core

Updated on:June 06,2024 3

Estrogen therapy's effect on Alzheimer's needs more study, say researchers

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityMeta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials of HT effects on dementia risk. Meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials investigating the r

Updated on: June 06,2024 8

Estrogen therapy's effect on Alzheimer's needs more study, say researchers

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityMeta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials of HT effects on dementia risk. Meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials investigating the r

Updated on:June 06,2024 8

More human-like model of Alzheimer's better mirrors tangles in the brain

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Human Brain ProjectTangled up brain fibrils made up of a rogue protein known as tau are the hallmark of Alzheimer's dis

Updated on: June 05,2024 7

More human-like model of Alzheimer's better mirrors tangles in the brain

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Human Brain ProjectTangled up brain fibrils made up of a rogue protein known as tau are the hallmark of Alzheimer's dis

Updated on:June 05,2024 7

Review of data on reputed neurodegeneration toxins

by University of GuamResearchers process dried chips from the seeds of Guam's native cycad tree in preparation of foods for experimental mammal consumption. The status of knowledge about toxi

Updated on: June 05,2024 6

Review of data on reputed neurodegeneration toxins

by University of GuamResearchers process dried chips from the seeds of Guam's native cycad tree in preparation of foods for experimental mammal consumption. The status of knowledge about toxi

Updated on:June 05,2024 6