Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

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Mentally stimulating activities linked to lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss

A new study has found that mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, playing games, crafting and participating in social activities are linked to a lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss called mild cognitive impairment, and that the timing and number of these activities may also play a role.

11 Jul 2019

Metformin use linked to lower risk of dementia in African Americans with type 2 diabetes

A large observational cohort study examining male veterans aged over 50 years with type 2 diabetes found that metformin use was associated with a significantly lower risk of dementia in African American patients.

11 Jul 2019

Computers, games, crafting keep the aging brain sharp

A team of researchers wanted to investigate whether timing, number, and frequency of brain-stimulating activities in midlife and late life are linked to the risk of incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

11 Jul 2019

Study highlights the need for larger Alzheimer's drug trials that intervene much earlier

There are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer's disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain, the patients' cognitive function did not improve.

11 Jul 2019

Adults with family history of Alzheimer’s have learning impairments, study finds

Adults with a first-degree relative with Alzheimer's disease perform more poorly on online paired-learning tasks than adults without such a family history, and this impairment appears to be exacerbated by having diabetes or a genetic variation in the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene linked to the disease.

10 Jul 2019

Sorting protein in neurons protects against neurodegenerative disorders

Like a sorting machine in an assembly line, a molecule known as VPS35 detects and removes defective proteins from neurons.

10 Jul 2019

Athletic training method reduces head injuries in high school football

An athletic training method shown to reduce head injuries in high school football will be rolled out in Hawaii next week through an $800,000 grant to the UMass Lowell researcher who designed the system.

10 Jul 2019

$4.23 million NIH grant to support development of Cleveland Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

The National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health awarded a $4.23 million grant to establish the Cleveland Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

10 Jul 2019

Age-related risk of Alzheimer's explained at the molecular level

Studies have shown that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) incidence increases with age. This association with age also correlates with deposits of abnormal tau protein in the brain found a new study.

9 Jul 2019

Caregiver depression linked to increased emergency department visits for patients with dementia

An observational study of 663 caregivers and the patients with dementia they care for suggests caregiver depression is associated with increased emergency department visits for their patients.

9 Jul 2019

$Experts explain what happens after hip fracture in older adults$

Experts explain what happens after hip fracture in older adults

Older adults are more vulnerable to fractures due to bone mass loss. Hip fractures can be tremendously grave, often leading to chronic disease and even death. Now, experts from the American Geriatrics Society explain the true toll of hip fractures and how older adults fare up after the injury.

9 Jul 2019

Could hormone therapy for prostate cancer increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

Men who take hormone-blocking therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer may be at an increased risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

8 Jul 2019

Sobering up: In an alcohol-soaked nation, more seek booze-free social spaces

Not far from the Anheuser-Busch brewery, Joshua Grigaitis fills a cooler with bottles and cans in one of the city's oldest bars.

8 Jul 2019

Study sheds light on complex caspase-1-induced cell death mechanisms

Most unnecessary or dangerous cells such as virus-infected cells commit suicide by activating an in-built suicide program.

5 Jul 2019

Advances in artificial intelligence could shed light on aging process

There are two kinds of age: chronological age, w hich is the number of years one has lived, and biological age, which is influenced by our genes, lifestyle, behavior, the environment and other factors.

4 Jul 2019

OU Health Sciences Center awarded federal grant to enhance dementia care across Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, working with partners across the state, has been awarded a $3.75 million federal grant to enhance the care and support of a growing group of Oklahomans - those who suffer from memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.

3 Jul 2019

Study: Biomarkers in the blood may help predict recovery time after concussion

A study of high school and college football players suggests that biomarkers in the blood may have potential use in identifying which players are more likely to need a longer recovery time after concussion, according to a study published in the July 3, 2019, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Jul 2019

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Mentally stimulating activities linked to lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss

Metformin use linked to lower risk of dementia in African Americans with type 2 diabetes

Computers, games, crafting keep the aging brain sharp

Study highlights the need for larger Alzheimer's drug trials that intervene much earlier

Adults with family history of Alzheimer’s have learning impairments, study finds

Sorting protein in neurons protects against neurodegenerative disorders

Athletic training method reduces head injuries in high school football

$4.23 million NIH grant to support development of Cleveland Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

Age-related risk of Alzheimer's explained at the molecular level

Caregiver depression linked to increased emergency department visits for patients with dementia

Experts explain what happens after hip fracture in older adults

Could hormone therapy for prostate cancer increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

Sobering up: In an alcohol-soaked nation, more seek booze-free social spaces

Study sheds light on complex caspase-1-induced cell death mechanisms

Advances in artificial intelligence could shed light on aging process

OU Health Sciences Center awarded federal grant to enhance dementia care across Oklahoma

Study: Biomarkers in the blood may help predict recovery time after concussion

Dundee and Bukwang Pharm announce partnership to develop new drug for Parkinson's

A non-coding RNA may play major role in memory formation

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Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Human iPSCs: A Full Guide to Advanced in Vitro Models and Applications eBook

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

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