New Study Confirms: Diabetes Increases the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study has confirmed a long-held suspicion that people with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing age-related dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The latest findings are based on research in...
View ArticleReducing Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease
At an international conference, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association last July in Paris, researchers discussed the growing global risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is estimated that 36 million people...
View ArticleSigns of Memory Loss Found in Younger People
Loss of memory and other cognitive functions may start much earlier in life than previously thought, according to a clinical study from England.
View ArticleA Renewed Effort to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
The Obama administration has tasked the science community with finding some effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease by 2025.
View ArticleLifelong Learning May Be the Best Defense Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Studies show that people who were cognitively active throughout their lives are less likely to experience mental decline as they grow older.
View ArticleHealthy Aging: Exercising the Body Benefits the Mind, Too
Regular exercise and especially strength training may have a positive impact on cognitive functions of older people, new studies presented at this year's AAIC found.
View ArticleHealthcare Costs for Alzheimer’s Disease Will Top All Others, Study Predicts
A new study predicts that healthcare costs for dementia patients will soon surpass almost all other medical expenses, including for heart disease and cancer.
View ArticleLifestyle-Related Ills Tend to Multiply with Age, Study Finds
Seniors who suffer from chronic health conditions like high blood pressure or heart disease often develop a host of other, seemingly unrelated health problems, including cognitive impairment like...
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