Teaching Those with Alzheimer’s to Separate the Forest from the Trees
The findings suggest that there it may be possible to train those with Alzheimer’s in more effective strategies for recalling vital information. Continue reading
Common Pain Relievers Ineffective Against Alzheimer’s
Popular painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen did nothing to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in elderly men and women who were taking the drugs for arthritis and other painful conditions… Continue reading
Drug Cocktail May Slow Alzheimer’s
Memantine is marketed for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s, but two recent studies suggest it is effective for all stages of the disease when used in combination with any one of the older Alzheimer’s drugs. Continue reading
Anti-psychotic Drugs Pose Fatal Risks in People With Alzheimer’s
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease who take antipsychotic drugs may be at increased risk for death. Continue reading
Razadyne Shows Modest Benefits for Severe Alzheimer’s
People in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from the drug galantamine, according to a large new study from Europe. Continue reading
B Vitamins Show No Benefits for Slowing the Decline of Alzheimer’s
High doses of B vitamins did not slow thinking and memory declines in people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a rigorous new report. Continue reading
Aiding Alzheimer’s With the Wii Video Game
The Wii video game has proven a popular way for young and old to get a mild workout and enjoy some time with friends and family. It may also be a useful aid for people with Alzheimer’s as well. Continue reading
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s, But More Testing Is Needed
A popular drug, valproic acid, used to treat the seizures of epilepsy showed early promise in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say. Continue reading
Ginkgo, an Herbal Supplement, Shows No Benefit in Preventing Alzheimer’s
a rigorous new study involving thousands of seniors found that supplements containing ginkgo biloba did nothing to ward off the onset of the memory-robbing ailment, Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Allergy Drug Shows Promise Against Alzheimer’s
An antihistamine drug once approved in Russia to treat hay fever improved thinking and memory in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, experts at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston report. Continue reading
