Diagnosis and Causes

What Brain Scans and Gene Studies Can Teach Us About Alzheimer’s

August 24, 2010

Gene researchers have discovered several genes that may play a role in Alzheimer’s, and doctors who study the brain using…

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People With Alzheimer’s Lose Lean Muscle

July 20, 2010

Men and women with Alzheimer’s disease often lose muscle mass, and the loss of muscle may be linked to shrinkage…

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Genetic Variations Are Linked to Alzheimer’s But Do Not Predict Risk

July 20, 2010

Scientists have long known that certain forms of Alzheimer’s disease that occur at a young age are linked to specific…

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The Changing Face of Alzheimer’s Disease

July 1, 2010

African-Americans and Hispanics are at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease compared to whites, yet they are less likely to get…

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Worries About Memory May Signal Later Alzheimer’s Disease

July 1, 2010

July 1, 2010 Elderly men and women who are worried about memory loss are more likely to develop more serious…

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New Gene Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

July 1, 2010

Researchers have identified a gene that appears to increase a person’s risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Late-onset Alzheimer’s strikes…

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Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

June 3, 2010

There are many reasons why it’s important to seek a doctor’s diagnosis as soon as possible. There are many causes…

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CRP Is Linked to Inflammation and Thinking Problems

May 28, 2010

May 28, 2010 A blood protein commonly associated with heart disease and inflammation is also linked to problems with thinking,…

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High Blood Pressure Linked to Alzheimer’s in Seniors

April 21, 2010

Men and women who have high blood pressure in middle age are at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Vital Research Continues as Alzheimer’s Burden Grows

April 8, 2010

Will you get Alzheimer's in old age? If you live past age 85, chances are better than one in three that you will...

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Drowsiness, Staring and Mental Lapses May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease

March 24, 2010

Seniors who feel drowsy much of the time, or who have periods when they stare into space or their thinking seems illogical or disorganized, may be at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease...

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Apathy a Common Problem in Alzheimer’s

January 29, 2010

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

January 27, 2010

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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Simple Written Exam May Detect Alzheimer’s Early

January 20, 2010

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

January 20, 2010

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

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...

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The Physical Toll of Alzheimer’s Disease

December 7, 2009

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...

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Thinking Problems May Occur Long Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

November 23, 2009

Problems with thinking and visual perception may occur years before the memory loss of Alzheimer's disease becomes apparent...

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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.

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Infections May Hasten Decline of Alzheimer’s

November 16, 2009

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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Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Alzheimer’s

July 7, 2009

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

July 7, 2009

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

July 7, 2009

Seniors who quickly shed pounds are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's...

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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.

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