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Alzheimer's Prevention News
Below are archived news stories about Alzheimer's disease.
Be Good to Your Heart, and Your Brain May Thank You
January 24, 2005
R.A. Whitmer, Ph.D., S. Sidney, M.D., J. Selby, M.D., et al: Midlife Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Risk of Dementia in Late Life. Neurology 2005; 64, pages 277-281.
High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking may all up your risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Read More | Years of Schooling May Keep Alzheimer's At Bay
June 24, 2003
By Toby Bilanow, Medical Writer. Reviewed by Samuel E. Gandy, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
Researchers prevent new evidence that formal education may help protect against Alzheimer's in old age
Read More | "Use It or Lose It" to Reduce Your Alzheimer's Risk
June 19, 2003
By Toby Bilanow, Medical Writer. Reviewed by Samuel E. Gandy, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
Reading a novel, playing checkers or waltzing to Mozart may help you stay mentally sharp.
Read More | Excess Pounds May Boost Alzheimer's Risk
July 16, 2003
By Toby Bilanow, Medical Writer. Reviewed by Samuel E. Gandy, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
Need another reason to keep your weight down? In a new study, obesity in older women was linked to Alzheimer's.
Read More | Fish and Nuts May Ward Off Alzheimer's
By Toby Bilanow, Medical Writer. Reviewed by Samuel E. Gandy, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
A weekly serving of fish or nuts may help keep the mind sharp into old age.
Read More | Smoking Is Bad for Your Brain, Too
March 22, 2004
A. Ott, K. Andersen, M.E. Dewey, et al: Effect of smoking on global cognitive function in nondemented elderly. Neurology 2004;62:920-924.
Mental decline joins the list of many ills related to cigarettes.
Read More | Can Soy Keep the Mind Sharp?
July 7, 2004
Sanne Kreijkamp-Kaspers, MD, PhD
Soy may do little to prevent mental decline, a new study concludes.
Read More | Fish-Rich Diet May Aid the Brain
September 2, 2004
Greg Cole,Ph.D., et al: Neuron, September 2, 2004. David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
A diet high in “good” fats may lower your risk for Alzheimer’s.
Read More | A Drink a Day May Help Keep the Mind Sharp
January 19, 2005
Meir J. Stampfer, M.D., Jae Hee Kang, Sc.D., Jennifer Chen, M.P.H., et al: Effects of Moderate Alcohol Consumption on Cognitive Function in Women. New England Journal of Medicine, January 20, 2005; Volume 252:3; pages 245-253.
Alcohol, in modest amounts, may be good for the brain.
Read More | Legendary Actor and Star Trek Icon, James Doohan, Dies of Alzheimer's
July 20, 2005
By alzinfo.org, The Alzheimer's Information Site.
James Doohan, best known to Star Trek fans as Scotty (Montgomery Scott), died Wednesday at the age of 85 of Alzheimer's Disease.
Read More | The Latest on Folic Acid and Alzheimer's Prevention
August 15, 2005
Maria Corrada, Sc.D., Claudia Kawas, M.D., et al: Reduced Risk of Alzheimer's Disease with High Folate Intake: The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. Volume 1, Number 1, July 2005
Getting enough folic acid, may help ward off Alzheimer's in old age.
Read More | High Insulin Levels Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
August 8, 2005
Archives of Neurology, August 8, 2005:62; 1-6, special on-line publication.
Elevated levels of insulin may lead to inflammation and play a role in the onset of Alzheimer's.
Read More | Green Tea May Cut Alzheimer's Risk
October 8, 2005
Rezai-Zadeh K, et al: Green Tea Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG) Modulates Amyloid Precursor Protein. Journal of Neuroscience, Volume 25. September 21, 2005, pages 8807-8814.
A compound in green tea blocks a brain-damaging compound.
Read More | To Ward Off Alzheimer's, Exercise
October 3, 2005
Suvi Rovio, Ingemar Kareholt, Eeva-Liisa Halkala, et al: Leisure-time physical activity at midlife and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Lanet Online: October 4, 2005.
An active lifestyle may be one hedge against Alzheimer's.
Read More | Obesity at Midlife May Raise Your Alzheimer's Risk
October 10, 2005
Miia Kivipelto; Tiia Ngandu; Laura Fratiglioni; et al: Obesity and Vascular Risk Factors at Midlife and the Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer Disease. Archives of Neurology, Volume 62, Number 10, pages1556-1560, October 2005.
Being obese in your middle years may increase your chances of developing dementia later.
Read More | A Fish-Rich Diet May Help Keep the Mind Sharp
October 17, 2005
Martha Clare Morris; Denis A. Evans; Christine C. Tangney; et al: Fish Consumption and Cognitive Decline With Age in a Large Community Study. Archives of Neurology, early online release (doi:10.1001/archneur.62.12.noc50161).
Eating fish at least once a week slowed memory loss in seniors.
Read More | Folic Acid May Boost Brain Health
June 24, 2005
Jane Durga, et al. Wageningen University, the Netherlands. International Conference on Prevention of Dementia, Alzheimer's Association, Washington, D.C., June 20, 2005
A common B vitamin may aid memory in older adults.
Read More | To Cut Your Alzheimer’s Risk, Try Walking
September 21, 2004
Walking and Dementia in Physically Capable Elderly Men. Journal of the American Medical Association September 21, 2004;292: pages 1447-1453.
Even a modest walk a few times a week may help to keep the brain young.
Read More | Brain Training Improves Memory in Elderly
November 12, 2002
Journal of the American Medical Association 2002;288:2271-2281.
Keeping the brain sharp through classes, puzzles or memory games may slow the pace of age-related memory loss in older adults, study findings suggest.
Read More | Living to 100, Clearheaded and Alert:
April 28, 2003
By Toby Bilanow, Medical Writer.
For many, living to a very old age doesn't mean an inevitable loss of independence and mental decline.
Read More | "Silent" Strokes May Up Your Alzheimer's Risk:
April 28, 2003
By Toby Bilanow, Medical Writer. Reviewed by Samuel E. Gandy, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
Need another reason to stop smoking, lose weight, and exercise? Small strokes in the brain may double your risk for Alzheimer's
Read More | Leisure Activities May Ward Off Alzheimer's
August 10, 2003
By Toby Bilanow, Medical Writer. Reviewed by Samuel E. Gandy, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
Reading, social visits, and gardening may all keep the brain humming into old age.
Read More | Heavy Social Drinking Damages the Brain
April 15, 2004
Meyerhoff D, Martin P, et al: Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research, April 2004.
People who drink socially, but a lot, may show long-term damage to memory and other skills.
Read More | Spinach, Broccoli May Help Keep the Brain Young.
July 20, 2004
Findings presented at the Ninth International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Philadelphia, PA, July 17-22, 2004.
Certain vegetables may aid the brain and memory.
Read More | Can a Cup of Tea a Day Keep Alzheimer’s At Bay?
October 26, 2004
Edward J. Okello, Sergey U. Savelev, Elaine K. Perry: In vitro anti-Beta-secretase and dual anti-cholinesterase activities of Camellia sinensis L. (tea) relevant to treatment of dementia.
Tea contains substances that may help keep your brain healthy.
Read More | An Apple a Day for Alzheimer's
January 1, 2005
Chang Y. Lee, et al: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, December 2004 (Volume 52, Number 24).
New research highlights how important an apple may be.
Read More | New Year's Resolution: Keep Your Brain Fit
January 1, 2005
B. M. van Gelder, M. A.R. Tijhuis, S. Kalmijn, S. Giampaoli, A. Nissinen, and D. Kromhout: Physical activity in relation to cognitive decline in elderly men: The FINE Study. Neurology 2004 63: 2316, December 28, 2004
Six Steps to a Sharper Memory
Read More | Alzheimer's Fighter in Your Spice Rack?
January 18, 2005
F. Yang, G. P. Lim, A. N. Begum, et al: Curcumin inhibits formation of A oligomers and fibrils and binds plaques and reduces amyloid in vivo. Journal of Biological Chemistry, publishied online December 7, 2004
Curry spice may help keep the memory sharp.
Read More | A Healthy Weight May Cut Alzheimer's Risk
February 21, 2005
Annika Rosengren; Ingmar Skoog; Deborah Gustafson; Lars Wilhelmsen: Body Mass Index, Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Hospitalization for Dementia. Archives of Internal Medicine, February 14, 2005; Volume 165, Number 3, Pages 321-326.
Older men who maintain a healthy weight are least likely to develop dementia.
Read More | Fish Oil Shows Promise in Alzheimer's Fight
March 28, 2005
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Giselle P. Lim, Frdric Calon, Takashi Morihara, et al: Fish Oil and Beta-Amyloid in the Mouse, Journal of Neuroscience online edition, March 23, 2005, www.jneurosci.org
In mice at least, a diet rich in fish oils aids the brain.
Read More | Fat, Forty, and at Risk for Alzheimer's?
May 5, 2005
Rachel A Whitmer, Erica P Gunderson, Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, et al: Obesity in middle age and future risk of dementia: a 27 year longitudinal population based study. British Medical Journal, online edition, April 29, 2005
Excess weight in middle age may up your risk for dementia.
Read More | Early Intervention May Help Ward Off Alzheimer's
June 27, 2005
Alzheimer's Association, International Conference on the Prevention of Dementia, Washington, D.C., June 19-20, 2005
Exercise, diet, even dental hygiene may help keep the brain young.
Read More | Let's Toast to an Alzheimer's-Free New Year
December 29, 2005
The Alzheimer's Information Site. Reviewed by William J. Netzer, Ph.D., Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation at The Rockefeller University.
A healthy lifestyle may go a long way in keeping the mind young and alert.
Read More | Menopause Does Not Equal Memory Loss
September 23, 2003
By Toby Bilanow, Medical Writer. Reviewed by Samuel E. Gandy, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
Despite popular belief, the change of life does not mean an inevitable decline in memory skills.
Despite popular belief, the change of life does not mean an inevitable decline in memory skills.
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