Apathy a Common Problem in Alzheimer’s
Fri, January 29, 2010 12:12:00 PM EST
Most people think of memory loss when they think of Alzheimer’s. But the disease can cause a wide range of behavioral and personality changes as well...
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Fat Hormone Leptin Linked to Alzheimer’s
Wed, January 27, 2010 1:17:00 PM EST
Older men and women with high levels of leptin, a hormone made by fat cells and linked to appetite regulation, may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to those with low levels of the hormone, a new study reports.
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Imaging Test May Predict Progression to Alzheimer’s
Wed, January 27, 2010 1:54:00 PM EST
An imaging agent called Pittsburgh compound B may allow doctors to detect Alzheimer’s at very early stages, before memory loss and other symptoms become evident...
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Simple Written Exam May Detect Alzheimer’s Early
Wed, January 20 2010 12:00:00 AM EST
A quick and simple mental agility quiz may help detect Alzheimer’s disease more easily and accurately...
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Mildly High Cholesterol at Midlife Is Linked to Alzheimer’s
Wedn, January 20 2010 12:00:00 AM EST
Men and women whose cholesterol levels were mildly elevated in middle age are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease as they grow old...
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Whites and Blacks With Alzheimer’s Equally Likely to Die Prematurely
Tue, January 05, 2010 2:00:00 PM EST
People with Alzheimer’s disease tend to die earlier than their mentally intact, age-matched peers. Both whites and blacks seem to be equally affected...
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Obesity Linked to Alzheimer's
Wed, December 23 2009 10:00:00 AM EST
Being overweight or obese leads to brain shrinkage in old age and, researchers say, an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease...
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The Physical Toll of Alzheimer’s Disease
Mon, December 7 2009 11:35:00 AM EST
Alzheimer’s remains a leading cause of death, yet many consider it a disease of mind and memory. Now, a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine calls attention to the physical tolls on the body of Alzheimer’s...
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Infections May Hasten Decline of Alzheimer’s
Mon, November 16 2009 11:47:00 AM EST
Colds and other infections may hasten the decline in memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report...
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High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Problems in Midlife
Mon, November 16 200911:53:00 AM EST
High blood pressure was linked to memory and thinking problems in people over 45, according to findings from a large study, possibly setting the stage for problems like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia later in life...
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Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Alzheimer's
Tue, July 07 2009 01:45:00 PM EST
Men and women with a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease...
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Eye Disease of Aging Linked to Declining Memory
Tue, July 07 2009 02:00:00 PM EST
Eye health may be related to brain health, a new study reports. Seniors who scored low on tests of thinking and memory appeared to be more likely to have the early stages of macular degeneration, an eye disease related to aging.
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Weight Loss May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
Tue, July 07, 2009 02:09:00 PM EST
Seniors who quickly shed pounds are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s...
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Unraveling the Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease
Tues, May 05 2009 12:37:00 PM EST
Researchers continue to explore the link between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, and two recent studies provide new clues about the connection between the two diseases...
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Shrinking Hippocampus Signals Early Alzheimer's
Mon, May 04 2009 04:35:00 PM EST
People who have lost brain cells in the hippocampus area of the brain are more likely to develop dementia, researchers report.
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Having a Parent With Dementia May Affect Memory in Midlife
Mon, 13 April 2009 12:23:00 PM EST
If your mother or father has Alzheimer’s disease, you may be at increased risk of memory problems in middle age...
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Can Doctors Tell When It’s Time to Give Up the Car Keys?
Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:09:00 PM EST
Giving up the car keys is a wrenching decision for anyone with Alzheimer’s and their families. Now, a new study shows, doctors may be able to use tests of thinking and perception to help determine whether a person with Alzheimer’s disease can safely get behind the wheel.
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Alzheimer's Often Missed as Cause of Death
Monday, January 12, 2009
Alzheimer’s disease may be under-reported as a cause of death and often is not cited on death certificates...
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Bizarre Sleep Disorder Linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s
Monday, January 12, 2009
People with a bizarre sleep disorder that causes them to kick, punch and cry out while dreaming are at dramatically increased risk of developing Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases...
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A Starved Brain May Trigger Alzheimer's Disease
Monday, December 29, 2008
A slow but persistent lack of nutrients in the brain may be a critical factor in causing some forms of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests.
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Blood Sugar Linked to Aging Brain
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Keeping blood sugar in check is not just a key to preventing diabetes. It may also help to keep the brain sharp into old age.
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High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Cut Survival in People With Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
People with Alzheimer's disease who also have diabetes or high blood pressure are more likely to die sooner than people without such disorders.
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Scientists Identify New Genes That May Be Involved in Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Researchers have identified four new genes that may play a role in late-onset Alzheimer’s, the most common form of the memory-ravaging illness that afflicts some five million Americans.
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Occasional Memory Lapses Tied to Loss of Brain Volume
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Older men and women often visit their doctors complaining of forgetting an appointment or other slight memory lapses. But medical tests of memory and thinking often come back normal. Are these “senior moments” an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease?
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Inconsistent Memory Tests May Predict Alzheimer's
Monday, September 22, 2008
Older people who perform inconsistently on memory tests may be at increased risk for Alzheimer’s...
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Old, Frail and at Risk for Alzheimer’s
Monday, September 22, 2008
Frailty in old age may be related to Alzheimer’s disease...
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New Memory Test Cutoff May Detect College-Educated Adults With Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Providing a different cutoff point on the Mini-Mental State Exam, or MMSE, a 30-question questionnaire commonly used to suggest a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, may identify more college-educated adults with early disease, a new study suggest.
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Scientists Identify New Alzheimer's Gene
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Researchers have identified a gene that may raise the risk of getting late-onset Alzheimer’s...
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Lowering Blood Pressure in the Elderly May Offer Modest Protection Against Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Getting blood pressure under control appears to be an important step for reducing heart disease and stroke in the elderly...
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In the Oldest Old, Women Are More Likely to Have Dementia Than Men
Monday, July 14, 2008
Women over age 90 are significantly more likely to have dementia compared to men in their 90s...
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Heavy Drinking, Smoking May Spur Onset of Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Heavy drinkers and heavy smokers develop Alzheimer’s disease years earlier than people with Alzheimer’s who do not drink or smoke heavily, according to new research.v
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Certain Drugs for Parkinson’s Disease and Incontinence May Impair Memory
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
So-called “anticholinergic” medicines for motion sickness, urinary incontinence and other conditions may cause older people to experience greater decline in their thinking skills than people not taking the drugs.
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Exploring the Link Between Depression and Early Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The fear and anxiety that accompanies a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can understandably cause patients to become depressed.
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Pittsburgh Compound B Visualizes Alzheimer’s in the Living Brain
Monday, April 21, 2008
An imaging agent developed by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center that attaches to brain areas damaged by Alzheimer’s disease may allow doctors to diagnose Alzheimer’s at an earlier stage.
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An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis May Bring Relief
Friday, April 11, 2008
There may be multiple benefits for those with dementia to getting a diagnosis.
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Risk of Alzheimer’s Increases When Both Parents Have the Disease
Friday, April 11, 2008
If both of your parents have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you are at increased risk of developing the disease as well.
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April Is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, a Sister Ailment to Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Alzheimer's like problems may be due to dementia from Parkinson’s disease, the second most common degenerative nerve ailment after Alzheimer’s.
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Stress, Diabetes and Memory Loss
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Stress hormones linked to diabetes and memory problems in animal studies.
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At Risk for Stroke, At Risk for Mental Decline
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Stroke risk factors linked to cognitive problems in older Americans.
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Education May Impact Detection of Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Those with less schooling were diagnosed later but with more severe disease.
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Unraveling the Anatomy of ‘Senior Moments’
Friday, January 25, 2008
Communication systems in the healthy brain break down with age.
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Exploring the Link Between Parkinson’s and Dementia
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Relatives of someone with Parkinson’s were found to be at increased risk for dementia.
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High Blood Pressure Boosts Risk for Memory Problems
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Hypertension is linked to mild cognitive impairment.
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Exploring the Link Between Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Monday, November 26, 2007
Relatives of someone with Parkinson’s were found to be at increased risk for dementia.
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Blood Test for Alzheimer's Moves One Step Closer
Monday, November 26, 2007
Markers in the blood may signal dementia two to six years before debilitating memory loss.
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Ovary Removal Can Take a Toll on Memory in Younger Women
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause are at an increased risk of developing memory problems or dementia down the road.
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Reversing Memory Loss
Thursday, August 30, 2007
What was the name of your first-grade teacher? What is the name of your beloved child? Many of us may not be able to recall the answer to that first question. Sadly, for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, even the second may be difficult to answer.
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Weight Loss May Occur Years Before Alzheimer’s Onset in Women
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Women who have dementia start losing weight at least 10 years before the disease is diagnosed, a new study shows.
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Poor Scent Detection May Signal Early Alzheimer’s
Thursday, July 05, 2007
An inability to detect common odors may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report.
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How Head Injuries, Strokes Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Monday, June 25, 2007
Boxers and others who have had head injuries in their youth are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. So are older people who have suffered from strokes.
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Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Friday, June 01, 2007
Inflammation, long linked to heart disease and other ills, may play an important role in Alzheimer’s disease as well, a new study suggests.
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Brain Scans Identify Abnormal Protein Deposits in People with Memory Problems
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Brain scans of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a form of memory loss that sometimes progresses to Alzheimer’s disease, show brain defects similar to those of early Alzheimer’s disease...
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Diabetes Linked to Memory Problems
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Add memory loss to the long list of ills that may afflict people with diabetes, an ailment that strikes a growing proportion of our overweight and out-of-shape population.
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Years Before Alzheimer’s, the Brain Shows Signs of Change
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Men and women who develop Alzheimer’s disease may show changes in the structures of their brains years before memory loss or other symptoms arise...
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New Gene Linked to Alzheimer’s
Monday, February 12, 2007
Scientists have discovered a gene that may play an important role in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The gene, called SORL1, was uncovered in a huge international study involving 6,000 people...
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Alzheimer’s Affects a Growing Segment of Elderly Population
Monday, February 12, 2007
An updated review of the most common nervous system disorders in the United States found that 67 out of every 1,000 elderly Americans carries a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease...
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Cold Sore Virus Might Play A Role in Alzheimer’s
Monday, January 29, 2007
Virus may interact with a gene that raises Alzheimer’s risk. People who carry a gene that raises the risk for Alzheimer’s disease in old age may also be more prone to infection...
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Experimental Brain Scan Technique Detects Early Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
A chemical called FDDNP allows doctors to peer inside the brain.
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Protein “Fingerprint” May One Day Lead to an Alzheimer’s Test
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Scientists have uncovered markers that may identify people living with Alzheimer’s.
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Aging Cats Can Succumb to Dementia
Thursday, December 07, 2006
A feline form of Alzheimer’s sheds new light on the ailment.
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Memory Deficits Linked to Brain Loss
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Seniors who complained of memory problems showed significant loss of gray matter.
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Shedding Pounds May Be An Early Indicator of Alzheimer’s Disease
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Seniors who lost the most weight were more likely to develop dementia.
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Stress May Hasten Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Monday, September 18, 2006
Hormones tied to stress increased brain defects characteristic of Alzheimer’s.
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