New Test Tracks Alzheimer’s Protein Clumps in Blood For decades, scientists have been researching ways to detect dementia in its early stages to provide older adults with resources that can improve their quality of life and slow their cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other types of dementia are not easy to detect early … Continue reading “New Test Tracks Alzheimer’s Protein Clumps in Blood”
Category: Alzheimer’s
Subtle Signs Of Dementia
Subtle Signs Of Dementia When it comes to naming dementia symptoms, memory loss, confusion, and losing track of dates and time are usually at the top of the list. Although these are well-known dementia symptoms, there are also lesser-known signs that are so subtle that they can be easily mistaken for normal aging. Unfortunately, overlooking … Continue reading “Subtle Signs Of Dementia”
Everyday Behaviors That Neurologists Avoid for Long-Term Brain Health
Everyday Behaviors That Neurologists Avoid for Long-Term Brain Health Neurologists and neuropsychologists routinely care for patients with brain injuries and chronic neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease and dementia. So, it’s no surprise that keeping their own brains functioning well is a top priority for them. But these specialists know that maintaining their brain health is … Continue reading “Everyday Behaviors That Neurologists Avoid for Long-Term Brain Health”
New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign Discovered by Scientists—and It Has to Do With Your Sleep
New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign Discovered by Scientists—and It Has to Do With Your Sleep Despite years of research, scientists are still trying to understand why some people develop Alzheimer’s disease while others do not. Now, new evidence indicates that our sleep patterns—particularly how quickly we enter Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep—could be a key piece … Continue reading “New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign Discovered by Scientists—and It Has to Do With Your Sleep”
Alzheimer’s Blood Test Could ‘Revolutionize’ Diagnosis And Other Info
Alzheimer’s Blood Test Could ‘Revolutionize’ Diagnosis And Other Info Researchers in the United Kingdom want to revolutionize the way Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed by using a blood test that detects the harmful proteins associated with the condition. Professors at the University College London (UCL) launched a clinical trial to investigate whether a blood test that … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Blood Test Could ‘Revolutionize’ Diagnosis And Other Info”
Alzheimer’s Patients Linked to Greater Cognitive and Mood Improvements Due to Antidepressant Vortioxetine
Alzheimer’s Patients Linked to Greater Cognitive and Mood Improvements Due to Antidepressant Vortioxetine Studies on an antidepressant medication that primarily treats major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults showed mixed results in people with Alzheimer’s disease who also experience depressive symptoms. Vortioxetine has been shown in some clinical trials to reduce depressive orders and improve mood … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Patients Linked to Greater Cognitive and Mood Improvements Due to Antidepressant Vortioxetine”
Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease May Reveal Lithium as Potential Key, Research Shows
Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease May Reveal Lithium as Potential Key, Research Shows A team of Harvard Medical School (HMS) researchers says they have found a way to reverse Alzheimer’s disease and restore brain function by using low doses of lithium. After nearly a decade of investigation, the Harvard scientists discovered that the depletion of lithium plays … Continue reading “Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease May Reveal Lithium as Potential Key, Research Shows”
Alzheimer’s Treatments: What’s Coming?
Alzheimer’s Treatments: What’s Coming? Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most dreaded and devastating illnesses worldwide. Not only does the neurodegenerative disorder affect individuals diagnosed with the disease, but it also impacts their family members who care for them, sometimes with assistance from a caregiver. More than seven million Americans 65 and older are living … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Treatments: What’s Coming?”
Herb Linked to Better Memory, Lower Anxiety, and Alzheimer’s Protection
Herb Linked to Better Memory, Lower Anxiety, and Alzheimer’s Protection Consuming a small amount of rosemary, whether through meals, tea, or oil, can offer a surprisingly large number of benefits. The aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean region has many capabilities. It can enhance the flavors of meat, vegetables, and other foods, as well as … Continue reading “Herb Linked to Better Memory, Lower Anxiety, and Alzheimer’s Protection”
Latest On Alzheimer’s Disease
Latest On Alzheimer’s Disease Jake Heinrichs, a 50-year-old New York City resident, inherited a gene associated with Alzheimer’s, a memory-robbing brain disease that claimed the lives of his father and brother at around the same age. Knowing what may await him, Heinrichs signed up for a clinical trial to test an experimental anti-amyloid drug on … Continue reading “Latest On Alzheimer’s Disease”