New Yale Alzheimer’s test can directly measure synaptic loss
In a new study, Yale researchers have tested a new method for directly measuring synaptic loss in individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
The method uses PET...
Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers
Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music -- these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses...
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
When people talk about Alzheimer’s disease, they often think it is the same with dementia.
But dementia is actually different from Alzheimer’s disease. The two...
Is heart failure the Alzheimer’s disease of the heart?
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
This may be because the heart cannot...
Eating less meat could significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, says study
Currently the rates of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are rising worldwide. In the US, it is estimated that 3.1 million people have AD. Globally, about...