Would you want to know your risk for Alzheimer's disease? New genetic tests make it possible to learn if you carry a gene that make you susceptible to developing severe memory loss and problems with thinking in old age.
Whites and Blacks With Alzheimer’s Equally Likely to Die Prematurely
December 23, 2009
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...
Strong Muscles May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s in Old Age
December 7, 2009
Older adults who maintain their muscle strength are at lower risk of memory problems and Alzheimer's disease than those who are weaker, a new study shows...
Alzheimer's remains a leading cause of death, yet many consider it a disease of mind and memory. But there are physical tolls on the body of Alzheimer's...
High Blood Pressure and Inflammation Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
December 7, 2009
A new study has found that offspring of those with Alzheimer's are more likely to have high blood pressure and signs of inflammation than those whose parents did not have Alzheimer's.
Problems Balancing the Checkbook May Signal Early Alzheimer’s
November 23, 2009
Whether it's counting coins, paying bills or balancing the checkbook, money matters are a challenge for anyone with Alzheimer's disease. Problems handling finances are also often an early warning sign for onset of the illness, new research finds.
Mediterranean Diet and Exercise May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
November 23, 2009
Various studies suggest that a heart-healthy Mediterranean style diet, rich in fruits and vegetables and low in meat, may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease...
High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Problems in Midlife
November 16, 2009
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...
Men and women who drink moderately may have a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia than those who abstain from alcohol altogether...
Living with a partner at midlife may lower the risk for Alzheimer's disease later in life, a new study shows. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that staying socially connected is vital for a healthy and intact brain late in life.
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.
New Tool Helps Predict Alzheimer’s Risk in Elderly
July 7, 2009
Researchers have developed a preliminary tool that may help predict whether someone age 65 or older is at low, moderate or high risk of developing dementia over the next six years.