Alzheimer’s Disease and Daytime Napping Linked in New Research
Longer and more frequent napping was correlated with worse cognition. Could there be a connection between cognitive decline and excessive daytime napping? New research from…
Dementia
Volume of Choroid Plexus in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Increased volume of an important structure in the brain called the choroid plexus is linked to greater cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…
Higher Antioxidant Levels Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Risk
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to research published in the May 4, 2022,…
Daytime Napping in Seniors May Signal Dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease
Daytime sleep duration triples after Alzheimer’s diagnosis, UCSF-Harvard led study shows. Daytime napping in the elderly is a normal part of aging, but it may…
Eating Blueberries Regularly May Reduce Risk of Dementia
University of Cincinnati studies effects of blueberry supplementation in at-risk, middle-aged population. The old adage says that an apple a day keeps the doctor away,…
Stress Can Be Good – New Clues to Eliminating Build-Up of Toxic Proteins in Dementia
It’s commonly claimed that a little stress can be beneficial for you. Scientists have now demonstrated that the same may be true for cells, uncovering…
Men and Women Are Not Created Equal When It Comes to Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Richard Isaacson, M.D., leads first study to define sex differences in outcomes of tailored Alzheimer’s disease clinical interventions. After increasing age, the most significant risk…
Forget 8 Hours – Scientists Discover Ideal Amount of Sleep in Middle and Old Age
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University say seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and…
Five Different Diseases Attack Language Areas in Brain
Each condition causes a different type of language impairment in primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Word comprehension is lost for some patients, others lose grammar Most…
Endocrinologist Discovers Potential New Ways To Prevent Cognitive Decline From Alzheimer’s Disease
USC endocrinologist takes Alzheimer’s disease research in new directions. A USC Keck School of Medicine researcher discovers potential new ways to prevent cognitive decline by…
mRNA Quality Control: Root Cause of Tau-Induced Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
mRNA quality control identified as novel drug target for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT…
Evidence of Brain Benefits From Vitamin K – May Help Ward Off Dementia
Vitamin K Shows Evidence of Brain Benefits in Rats Study suggests a biological pathway through which vitamin K may help ward off dementia. In a…
Female Hormone Levels Could Provide Clues to Higher Risk of Dementia in Women
Life events that influence levels of the female hormone estrogen may be linked to a woman’s risk of developing dementia in later life, according to…
Lipid and Glucose Levels at Age 35 Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease Later in Life
Living your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impact your chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease (AD) later in life. According to…
“Vicious Cycle” Discovered Between Excessive Daytime Napping and Alzheimer’s Dementia
In a study of older adults, longer, more frequent daytime napping in a specific year predicted worse cognitive performance in the following year, and vice…
Low Folate (Vitamin B9) May Be Linked to Heightened Dementia and Death Risks in Older People
Low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia and death from any cause in older…
Damage to General Intelligence Brain Networks Causes Dementia Patients To Struggle With Change
People with dementia struggle to adapt to changes in their environment because of damage to areas of the brain known as ‘multiple demand networks’, highly-evolved…
Game-Changing Digital Toolbox May Help Diagnose Dementia Earlier
Detection of subtle differences in cognitive behaviors may help delay, prevent the onset. Detecting cognitive changes early in the onset of dementia would be a…
