Mice are not men, so let’s not get too excited yet, but scientists have discovered that an existing cancer drug quickly reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in rodents.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Study: Zapping the Brain Boosts Memory
Put aside the crossword puzzles and push the ginkgo biloba pills to the back of the shelf. The key to better memory may lie in three letters: ERC.
New Criteria May Change Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
New diagnostic criteria would reclassify nearly all cases of very mild Alzheimer’s dementia as mild cognitive impairment. Why that may not be a good idea.
Is Alzheimer’s Caused by Contagious Proteins?
Researchers propose a controversial new way that Alzheimer’s progresses — by aberrant proteins that hop from cell to cell
Use It or Lose It: Keeping Brain Active May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
Can doing crossword puzzles help stave off dementia?
Study: Cognitive Decline Sets In as Early as Age 45
Our brains become less sharp as we age, but when does the decline actually start? You might be surprised
How Your Diet May Affect Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Omega-3s and vitamins may protect your brain’s function and size.
Study: Brain Scans Help Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Early
Shrinkage in certain parts of the brain may herald Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms arise, according to new research.
Brain Food: Eating Fish May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Eating fish is good for the heart, and now new evidence suggests it may do the brain some good as well.
A GPS-Enabled Shoe to Track Wandering Alzheimer’s Patients
Now this sounds like a good idea: use GPS-enabled shoes to track the whereabouts of elderly people with Alzheimer’s who may be prone to wandering.
Study: Having Diabetes May Double Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Adding to the evidence that a healthy body makes for a healthy mind, a study from Japan finds that people with diabetes may be at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia.
Could a Spray of Insulin Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?
At first glance, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease may not seem to have much in common. But the latest research suggests that the same drug — insulin — that treats diabetes may also help stave off the symptoms of cognitive …
Want to Stay Sharp? Skip the Salt, but Not the Workout
Eating too much salt and failing to exercise may contribute to a higher risk of heart disease, but according to a new study from Canadian researchers, it may also be bad for the brain.
