Alzheimer's Articles
Risk from Medications Used To Treat Alzheimer?s
Medication to treat Alzheimer's Disease may increase the risk of developing a slow heart rate. read more...
Enzyme may be a key to Alzheimer's-related cell death
Research at Purdue University uncovers an enzyme in the brain that may fight Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
USF researchers find inhibitor that helps rid brain of Alzheimer's protein
New research shows that inhibiting a specific protein can help clear away Alzheimer's-related tau tangles. read more...
Olive Oil Compound May Help Prevent, Treat Alzheimer's
Could a treatment for Alzheimer's Disease be found in a chemical found in olive oil? read more...
Dementia risk higher for players
Former professional football players have five times the normal risk of developing Alzheimer's or dementia. read more...
University Hospitals Case Medical Center to test gammaglobulin treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Could gammaglobulin help the body rid itself of the toxic proteins that cause Alzheimer's Disease? read more...
New Survey Finds Alzheimer's Disease a 'National Priority,' with Voter Support Across Party Lines
A survey by ACT-AD indicates that Americans are demanding more action to fight Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Dementia Patients Party Through the Night
A New York institution is answering Alzheimer's patients' insomnia by providing more activities at night. read more...
Researchers Identify Protein That Repairs Alzheimer's Brain Damage
The protein vimentin may be what allows the brain to repair the damage of Alzheimer's. read more...
Lack Of Sleep Linked To Alzheimer's Disease
Sleep may be the brain's natural method of getting rid of Alzheimer's-related amyloid beta proteins. read more...
Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity Linked With Lower Risk Of Alzheimer Disease
Evidence mounts up suggesting that faithfully following the Mediterranean diet can help prevent Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Revolutionary new way could lead to early-detection of Alzheimer's
New Diffusion Imaging MRI can detect Alzheimer's Disease by measuring the brain's ability to adapt. read more...
Specialized Art Therapy can Help Alzheimer's Patients Reconnect with their Identities
Florida art therapist uses her clients' own talents to help them live with Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Scientists unveil delinquent duo that exacerbate Alzheimer's symptoms
Salk Institute study links Alzheimer's to an abnormal interaction between beta amyloid and alpha-7 receptors. read more...
How to boost Alzheimer's-fighting compounds' value
The ability of the brain to absorb Alzheimer's Disease-fighting grape seed extract increases over time. read more...
Neurimmune Therapeutics Announces Advancement Of Alzheimer's Program Into Preclinical Development •
Neurimmune Therapeutics AG moves ahead with its Alzheimer's Disease treatment based on fully human antibodies. read more...
Mapping Study Suggests Brain Shrinkage In Obese Elderly Could Increase Alzheimer's Risk
A study has shown that obesity is linked to lower brain mass in older people. read more...
Alzheimer's drug could delay dementia
Mementine, a drug used to treat late stage Alzheimer's, may be effective in early stages. read more...
Battling inflammation through food
Avoid Alzheimer's and other age related diseases selecting a diet friendly to your immune system. read more...
Study challenges coffee?s reported brain benefits
New Finnish research roasts previous claims that coffee protects against Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia. read more...
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
Upcoming International Conference on Alzheimer's Discovery covers the state of the art in dementia research. read more...
Future Alzheimer's treatments may be effective before the onset of symptoms
A clinical study led by Richard J. Caselli, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, indicates that the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease can be predicted using genetic tests, indicating high-risk individuals to be examined with brain imaging so that treatment can begin years before cognitive decline symptoms become obvious. read more...
Clinical criteria for mild cognitive impairment proves better for identifying Alzheimer's disease
The tests now used to diagnose mild cognitive impairment may predict the development of Alzheimer's. read more...
Mesenchymal stem cells repair human brain
New stem cell tracking techniques could lead to ways to repair brain damage from Alzheimer's. read more...
Families Say Healthsense's ENeighbor(R) Remote Monitoring System Helps Keep Relatives With Alzheimer's Safe At Home And Out Of Memory Care
Eneighbor by Healthsense helps caregivers keep track of seniors living with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. read more...
Neural Networks Mapped In Dementia Patients
Study of nerve networks in brain shows differences between Alzheimer's and frontotemporal lobe degeneration (FTLD). read more...
Study reveals that treating Alzheimer's disease with DHA and EPA slows down its progression
Alzheimer's Disease is linked with chronic inflammation, suggesting treatment with a diet of anti-inflammatory foods. read more...
More Obesity Blues: Obese People Are At Greater Risk For Developing Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Among many other dangers, obesity seems to increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Difficulties With Daily Activities Linked To Progression To Dementia
MCI sufferers who have more difficulty with daily tasks are more likely to develop dementia. read more...
Alzheimer's disease -- crosses boundaries of education and gender
Surprising research into Alzheimer's Disease shows educated people and women may suffer more pronounced losses. read more...
Researchers Find Phone Assessment Effective For Evaluating Elderly Cognition
Doctors could perform evaluation for dementia by phone when face to face contact is impractical. read more...
eMed-Trac live instant tracking device launched
The eMed-Trac system uses GPS technology to safeguard seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia from wandering. read more...
UJI's current research study on early detection of Alzheimer's Disease using fMRI
A Spanish university is developing better imaging techniques for early, reliable diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Alzheimer's Researcher Demonstrates Specific Immune Response To Vaccine
The development of a possible Alzheimer's vaccine advances with new knowledge of human immune response. read more...
Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease And Its Treatment Targets
A new theory about Alzheimer's indicates that the cause may lie in the chemical myelin. read more...
Dementia carers face early death: expert
Psychiatrists claim that Alzheimer's can shorten even the lives of those who care for sufferers. read more...
Poor Money Management May Be Early Indicator Of Alzheimer's Disease
If an older person begins having problems with handling finances, it could be Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
World Alzheimer's Day: Leaders Call For Early Diagnosis + Aggressive Research
As Alzheimer's Disease increases world-wide, experts urge more active measures be taken against the condition. read more...
Alzheimer's Society Comment On New Survey Highlighting Dementia Fears
A new survey reveals adults fear dementia more than any other danger of old age. read more...
Report finds Alzheimer's, dementia afflict more than 35 million worldwide and rising rapidly
Current statistics show that the number of Alzheimer's cases is greater than experts previously predicted. read more...
MemoryXLTM, Vitamin-Nutraceutical Supplement, Improves Memory And Cognitive Performance In Both A
Drug that improves memory in Alzheimer's patients now available over the counter for healthy adults. read more...
Cancer Drug May Help Alzheimer's Patients
Cancer drugs called HDAC inhibitors may help defend the brain against damage from Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
U.S. Department of Justice awards grant to Project Lifesaver International
Project Lifesaver International has been recognized by the Department of Justice for protecting Alzheimer's sufferers read more...
Discovery Of New Marker For Alzheimer's
Swedish scientists have found a new protein biomarker in cerebrospinal fluid to detect Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Researchers Determine Toxic Levels Of Alzheimer's Clusters In Brain
New information unearthed about how toxic amyloid beta clusters damage the brain in Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Memory Loss In Alzheimer's Mice Hastened By Oxygen Treatment
Experiments in mice indicate that pure oxygen exposure may cause Alzheimer's Disease to manifest sooner. read more...
Lie-ins may be an early sign of dementia research suggests
The risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease is statistically linked to sleeping more hours than normal. read more...
Formal Education Lessens The Impact Of Alzheimer's Disease
Formal education may armor even a damaged brain against the dementia effects of Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Bird Flu Virus May Cause Alzheimer's And Parkinson's
The bird flu may pose a risk of Alzheimer's Disease, in addition to other dangers. read more...
New Class of Compounds Discovered for Potential Alzheimer's Disease Drug, Penn Study Finds
Compounds that prevent tau proteins from forming tangled fibers may be a treatment for Alzheimer's. read more...
Medication to treat Alzheimer's Disease may increase the risk of developing a slow heart rate. read more...
Enzyme may be a key to Alzheimer's-related cell death
Research at Purdue University uncovers an enzyme in the brain that may fight Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
USF researchers find inhibitor that helps rid brain of Alzheimer's protein
New research shows that inhibiting a specific protein can help clear away Alzheimer's-related tau tangles. read more...
Olive Oil Compound May Help Prevent, Treat Alzheimer's
Could a treatment for Alzheimer's Disease be found in a chemical found in olive oil? read more...
Dementia risk higher for players
Former professional football players have five times the normal risk of developing Alzheimer's or dementia. read more...
University Hospitals Case Medical Center to test gammaglobulin treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Could gammaglobulin help the body rid itself of the toxic proteins that cause Alzheimer's Disease? read more...
New Survey Finds Alzheimer's Disease a 'National Priority,' with Voter Support Across Party Lines
A survey by ACT-AD indicates that Americans are demanding more action to fight Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Dementia Patients Party Through the Night
A New York institution is answering Alzheimer's patients' insomnia by providing more activities at night. read more...
Researchers Identify Protein That Repairs Alzheimer's Brain Damage
The protein vimentin may be what allows the brain to repair the damage of Alzheimer's. read more...
Lack Of Sleep Linked To Alzheimer's Disease
Sleep may be the brain's natural method of getting rid of Alzheimer's-related amyloid beta proteins. read more...
Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity Linked With Lower Risk Of Alzheimer Disease
Evidence mounts up suggesting that faithfully following the Mediterranean diet can help prevent Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Revolutionary new way could lead to early-detection of Alzheimer's
New Diffusion Imaging MRI can detect Alzheimer's Disease by measuring the brain's ability to adapt. read more...
Specialized Art Therapy can Help Alzheimer's Patients Reconnect with their Identities
Florida art therapist uses her clients' own talents to help them live with Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Scientists unveil delinquent duo that exacerbate Alzheimer's symptoms
Salk Institute study links Alzheimer's to an abnormal interaction between beta amyloid and alpha-7 receptors. read more...
How to boost Alzheimer's-fighting compounds' value
The ability of the brain to absorb Alzheimer's Disease-fighting grape seed extract increases over time. read more...
Neurimmune Therapeutics Announces Advancement Of Alzheimer's Program Into Preclinical Development •
Neurimmune Therapeutics AG moves ahead with its Alzheimer's Disease treatment based on fully human antibodies. read more...
Mapping Study Suggests Brain Shrinkage In Obese Elderly Could Increase Alzheimer's Risk
A study has shown that obesity is linked to lower brain mass in older people. read more...
Alzheimer's drug could delay dementia
Mementine, a drug used to treat late stage Alzheimer's, may be effective in early stages. read more...
Battling inflammation through food
Avoid Alzheimer's and other age related diseases selecting a diet friendly to your immune system. read more...
Study challenges coffee?s reported brain benefits
New Finnish research roasts previous claims that coffee protects against Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia. read more...
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
Upcoming International Conference on Alzheimer's Discovery covers the state of the art in dementia research. read more...
Future Alzheimer's treatments may be effective before the onset of symptoms
A clinical study led by Richard J. Caselli, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, indicates that the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease can be predicted using genetic tests, indicating high-risk individuals to be examined with brain imaging so that treatment can begin years before cognitive decline symptoms become obvious. read more...
Clinical criteria for mild cognitive impairment proves better for identifying Alzheimer's disease
The tests now used to diagnose mild cognitive impairment may predict the development of Alzheimer's. read more...
Mesenchymal stem cells repair human brain
New stem cell tracking techniques could lead to ways to repair brain damage from Alzheimer's. read more...
Families Say Healthsense's ENeighbor(R) Remote Monitoring System Helps Keep Relatives With Alzheimer's Safe At Home And Out Of Memory Care
Eneighbor by Healthsense helps caregivers keep track of seniors living with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. read more...
Neural Networks Mapped In Dementia Patients
Study of nerve networks in brain shows differences between Alzheimer's and frontotemporal lobe degeneration (FTLD). read more...
Study reveals that treating Alzheimer's disease with DHA and EPA slows down its progression
Alzheimer's Disease is linked with chronic inflammation, suggesting treatment with a diet of anti-inflammatory foods. read more...
More Obesity Blues: Obese People Are At Greater Risk For Developing Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Among many other dangers, obesity seems to increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Difficulties With Daily Activities Linked To Progression To Dementia
MCI sufferers who have more difficulty with daily tasks are more likely to develop dementia. read more...
Alzheimer's disease -- crosses boundaries of education and gender
Surprising research into Alzheimer's Disease shows educated people and women may suffer more pronounced losses. read more...
Researchers Find Phone Assessment Effective For Evaluating Elderly Cognition
Doctors could perform evaluation for dementia by phone when face to face contact is impractical. read more...
eMed-Trac live instant tracking device launched
The eMed-Trac system uses GPS technology to safeguard seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia from wandering. read more...
UJI's current research study on early detection of Alzheimer's Disease using fMRI
A Spanish university is developing better imaging techniques for early, reliable diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Alzheimer's Researcher Demonstrates Specific Immune Response To Vaccine
The development of a possible Alzheimer's vaccine advances with new knowledge of human immune response. read more...
Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease And Its Treatment Targets
A new theory about Alzheimer's indicates that the cause may lie in the chemical myelin. read more...
Dementia carers face early death: expert
Psychiatrists claim that Alzheimer's can shorten even the lives of those who care for sufferers. read more...
Poor Money Management May Be Early Indicator Of Alzheimer's Disease
If an older person begins having problems with handling finances, it could be Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
World Alzheimer's Day: Leaders Call For Early Diagnosis + Aggressive Research
As Alzheimer's Disease increases world-wide, experts urge more active measures be taken against the condition. read more...
Alzheimer's Society Comment On New Survey Highlighting Dementia Fears
A new survey reveals adults fear dementia more than any other danger of old age. read more...
Report finds Alzheimer's, dementia afflict more than 35 million worldwide and rising rapidly
Current statistics show that the number of Alzheimer's cases is greater than experts previously predicted. read more...
MemoryXLTM, Vitamin-Nutraceutical Supplement, Improves Memory And Cognitive Performance In Both A
Drug that improves memory in Alzheimer's patients now available over the counter for healthy adults. read more...
Cancer Drug May Help Alzheimer's Patients
Cancer drugs called HDAC inhibitors may help defend the brain against damage from Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
U.S. Department of Justice awards grant to Project Lifesaver International
Project Lifesaver International has been recognized by the Department of Justice for protecting Alzheimer's sufferers read more...
Discovery Of New Marker For Alzheimer's
Swedish scientists have found a new protein biomarker in cerebrospinal fluid to detect Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Researchers Determine Toxic Levels Of Alzheimer's Clusters In Brain
New information unearthed about how toxic amyloid beta clusters damage the brain in Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Memory Loss In Alzheimer's Mice Hastened By Oxygen Treatment
Experiments in mice indicate that pure oxygen exposure may cause Alzheimer's Disease to manifest sooner. read more...
Lie-ins may be an early sign of dementia research suggests
The risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease is statistically linked to sleeping more hours than normal. read more...
Formal Education Lessens The Impact Of Alzheimer's Disease
Formal education may armor even a damaged brain against the dementia effects of Alzheimer's Disease. read more...
Bird Flu Virus May Cause Alzheimer's And Parkinson's
The bird flu may pose a risk of Alzheimer's Disease, in addition to other dangers. read more...
New Class of Compounds Discovered for Potential Alzheimer's Disease Drug, Penn Study Finds
Compounds that prevent tau proteins from forming tangled fibers may be a treatment for Alzheimer's. read more...
