‘Good cholesterol’ may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Medical guidelines meant to reduce the risk for heart disease focus on levels of cholesterol in the blood.
This includes low-density lipoproteins (LDL), labeled "bad...
A healthy lifestyle gives you more years without Alzheimer’s
Scientists from Rush University found that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy among both men and women, and they live...
Diet and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease
Can eating a specific food or following a particular diet help prevent or delay dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease?
Many studies suggest that what we...
Common signs of Alzheimer’s disease people should know
Scientists continue to unravel the complex brain changes involved in the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
It seems likely that damage to the brain...
Scientists find a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
About 11% of the U.S. population 65 and older has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common form of dementia that results...
Does major surgery increase your Alzheimer’s disease?
Scientists from Stanford University put a fine point on the concern that major surgery, which is highly invasive, may accelerate cognitive decline in some...
‘Bad’ mouth bacteria linked to Alzheimer’s sign in older people
Scientists from New York University found older adults with more “bad” than “good” bacteria in their gums are more likely to have evidence for...
FDA-approved drugs may slow, reverse Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found potential new treatment targets for Alzheimer’s disease, as well as existing drugs that have therapeutic potential...
This ADHD drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Emory University found that boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration...
Common signs for Lewy body dementia people should know
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a disease associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain.
These deposits, called Lewy bodies, affect...