Researchers will test an experimental drug that could prevent Alzheimer’s disease in people who are genetically slated to develop Alzheimer’s disease but have yet to exhibit symptoms.
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U.S. Launches National Alzheimer’s Plan
The Obama administration is funneling millions of dollars toward finding new ways to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s debilitating dementia.
Study: Depression in Middle Age Linked to Dementia Later On
Middle-aged men and women suffering from depression may be more susceptible to dementia down the line, a recent study reports in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Study: Eating Omega-3s May Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
Eating a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids — from fish, soy or nuts, for example — may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease, the authors of a new study suggest.
Can Household Chores Help Prevent Alzheimer’s?
In recent years, several studies have found that older people are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia if they engage in vigorous exercise, such as jogging, swimming or brisk walking.
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Bigger Brain and Higher IQ Linked with Specific Genetic Variants
Researchers have identified two genes that affect brain size and may be linked not only to IQ, but also to our risk of developing brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Brain Scan Test Gets FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the O.K. last Friday to a new radioactive dye that helps doctors scan the brain for Alzheimer’s disease.
Cost of Alzheimer’s Care in the U.S. in 2012: $200 Billion
As the U.S. population continues to age, the costs — both financial and emotional — of Alzheimer’s disease will rise as well, unless new research and policies start to address the burden.
Can’t Sleep? It May Be Affecting Your Memory
Sleep is the body’s time to rest and recharge, and it may be important for fending off Alzheimer’s as well.
Study: Overeating May Double the Risk of Memory Loss
Passing on a second helping of dessert may not only maintain your waistline but also your memory.
A Cancer Drug Reverses Alzheimer’s Disease in Mice
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.
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.