Obesity speeds up Alzheimer’s disease development, blood test shows
Researchers have conducted the first study evaluating the impact of obesity on Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers (BBMs).
According to findings presented at the Radiological Society...
Everyday health issues can affect blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, shows that everyday health problems—like kidney function, cholesterol, and diabetes—can affect the accuracy...
Vitamin D may help lower dementia risk, study finds
A new study from the University of Calgary and other research institutions suggests that taking vitamin D supplements may help reduce the risk of...
Tea and coffee may help lower your risk of stroke and dementia
Scientists from Tianjin Medical University have found that drinking tea and coffee is linked to lower risks of stroke and dementia.
Coffee and tea are...
Alzheimer’s may be fueled by sleep loss, study finds
People with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with sleep. They may toss and turn at night, take long naps during the day, and become confused...
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to dementia, study warns
Scientists from the University of South Australia have found a direct link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of dementia.
Vitamin D...
Scientists find a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly takes away a person’s memory and thinking skills. Over time, it also makes it hard for...
Vitamin B9 deficiency linked to higher dementia and mortality risk
Scientists from Mount Sinai have found that low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a substantially higher risk...
Vitamin B may help slow cognitive decline, study finds
Scientists from Xuanwu Hospital and several other institutions have found that vitamin B supplementation may slow cognitive decline.
High levels of homocysteine (Hcy) are a...
This blood test may spot Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects many people around the world. It slowly gets worse over time and causes memory loss,...