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18 Dec 2024

Jobs That May Lower Your Risk Of Dying From Alzheimer’s, Not Doctors Or Pilots

Some professions are linked to a reduced risk of dying from Alzheimer’s disease The researchers suggest that jobs requiring active navigation and spatial problem-solving might stimulate the brain’s hippocampus Regularly engaging these cognitive skills may provide a protective effect against the condition.

13 Oct 2024

Study Reveals Quality Of Good Cholesterol Impacts Alzheimer's Risk In Women

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh highlights that the quality of HDL cholesterol, rather than its quantity, plays a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease risk among women after menopause.

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22 Sep 2024

Why Women Are More Prone To Alzheimer’s?

By adopting these lifestyle changes, individuals, particularly women, can take proactive steps to reduce their dementia risk and enhance their brain health.

Alzheimer's disease

29 Dec 2023

Common Gut Bacteria May Be Connected To Increased Alzheimer Risk: Study

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people globally, with numbers expected to rise sharply as demographics shift, say researchers The study opens avenues for future research, particularly exploring if eradicating this bacterium could effectively prevent Alzheimer's disease in some people

31 Oct 2023

Improving Deep Sleep Can Prevent Dementia: Study

Slow-wave sleep, or deep sleep, supports the ageing brain in many ways, say researchers Sleep augments the clearance of metabolic waste from the brain, including facilitating the clearance of proteins that aggregate in Alzheimer's disease Study findings suggest that slow-wave sleep loss may be a modifiable dementia risk factor

03 Oct 2023

Memory Boosting Tips: 7 Practical Strategies For Alzheimer's Patients And Care

Lifestyle changes that can potentially reduce Alzheimer's risk, including mental stimulation, a balanced diet, exercise, sleep, and support groups. Here are tips that can help patients help promote early prevention for a brain-healthy life.

Alzheimer's disease

21 Sep 2023

World Alzheimer's Day: Blood Tests And What They Say About Dementia

Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed using a combination of tests Cognitive tests look at a person's memory recall and thinking abilities Biomarker tests look for signs of the disease in a person's body,

World Alzheimer's Day

21 Sep 2023

World Alzheimer's Day: 7 Lifestyle Choices That May Lower Risk Of Alzheimer's

According to the World Health Organization, Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Here are some lifestyle choices one can make to lower the risk of the disease.

World Alzheimer's Day

20 Sep 2023

World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Causes, Symptoms And Risk Factors For Prevention

World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21 every year According to the World Health Organization, Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia Memory loss is the most recognizable symptom of Alzheimer's

World Alzheimer's Day

20 Sep 2023

World Alzheimer's Day: 10 Warning Signs And Why Timely Diagnosis Is Crucial

Doctor says early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease can vary from person to person but it usually starts after the age of 60 Memory loss is the most recognisable symptom of Alzheimer's Individuals with Alzheimer's may get lost in familiar places or lose track of time

World Alzheimer's Day 2023

19 Sep 2023

World Alzheimer's Day 2023: 10 Early Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's Disease

World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Expert tells us what are the early signs of this neurodegenerative disease and how to deal with it timely.

Alzheimer's disease

15 Sep 2023

Nasal Immunotherapy Can Soon Help Treat Alzheimer's Disease, Claims Study

Most existing Alzheimer's therapies target the buildup of amyloid beta plaques in the brain, which requires early intervention and intravenous therapy In the study, published in the journal PNAS, mice were treated three times a week with an intranasal anti-CD3 for five months The therapy effectively limited the activation of microglia -- immune cells responsible for inflammation in the brain

Cognitive decline

25 Jul 2023

Probiotics Can Help Slow Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Study

Modifying the gut microbiome through probiotics could potentially be a strategy to improve cognitive performance, say researchers The study involved 169 participants between 52 and 75 years Researchers used whole genome sequencing to gain insights into the functional roles of the bacteria identified

Tony Bennett Dies

22 Jul 2023

American Master Pop Vocalist Tony Bennett Dies At 96 Battling Alzheimer's

Tony Bennett's Death: His last public appearance was with Gaga at Radio City Music Hall in August 2021.

coffee health benefits

21 Jul 2023

Espresso Coffee May Prevent Alzheimer's Symptoms, Finds Lab Study

The study finds compounds in espresso coffee may inhibit a process that is believed to be involved in the onset of Alzheimer's disease To make espresso coffee, hot water is forced through finely-ground coffee beans, creating a concentrated extract This is often used as a base for other drinks, including the trendy espresso martini

Alzheimer's disease

29 Jun 2023

People With Alzheimer's Disease May Experience Pain Differently: Study

While chronic musculoskeletal pain is common in individuals with AD, it remains largely untreated as it can go unreported due to the cognitive deficits attached to the disease.

Alzheimer's disease

19 Jun 2023

Changes In Retina Of The Eye May Soon Help Detect Alzheimer’s: Study

The study could potentially contribute to the future development of an imaging technique with the potential to detect Alzheimer's disease with a non-invasive eye test.

Alzheimer's disease

20 May 2023

Genetic Predisposition For High BP, Cholesterol Linked To Alzheimer's: Study

For every 10 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) increase in systolic blood pressure, the risk of developing Alzheimer's increased 1.22 times Researchers found that people who had certain genes that led to higher levels of HDL cholesterol, had a slightly higher chance of developing Alzheimer's These findings may inspire new drug targeting and improved prevention implementation, say researchers

15 May 2023

The Long-Term Effects Of Lack Of Deep Sleep Can Cause Stroke, Alzheimer's

Low sleep can have serious long-term effects on physical and mental health, including increased risk of depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. A recent study uncovers the link between lack of deep sleep and health, read on.

25 Feb 2023

Social Isolation Linked To Increased Risk Of Dementia: Study

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) is a growing public health crisis There has been increasing evidence that social isolation is associated with an increased risk of ADRD But the links between social lifestyle and other known ADRD risk factors are less well understood

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