Lots of people search the Web for health and medical information, including information about Alzheimer's disease. Now, new research suggests that surfing the Internet may be good for the brain.
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.
Stay in School and Challenge the Mind to Keep the Mind Sharp
December 17, 2008
People who have more years of schooling and who work in mentally demanding jobs are less likely to have memory impairment as they age, a new study shows.
Counseling and Support Benefits Alzheimer’s Caregivers Worldwide
November 19, 2008
A first-of-its-kind international trial of caregivers has shown that counseling and support services can benefit those who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease when that person is also taking a medication for the disease.
Ginkgo, an Herbal Supplement, Shows No Benefit in Preventing Alzheimer’s
November 6, 2008
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.
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.
Occasional Memory Lapses Tied to Loss of Brain Volume
October 14, 2008
Are "senior moments" an early sign of Alzheimer's disease? People who occasionally forget an appointment or a friend's name may have a loss of brain volume.
PET Scans May Detect Brain Plaques of Alzheimer’s Disease
September 16, 2008
A type of brain scan known as positron emission tomography, or PET scanning, shows promise as a useful way to detect plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease.