Exercise could offer benefits to those with Alzheimer’s
Jul 16, 2008
Early-stage Alzheimer’s patients who maintained better physical fitness also have been shown to have bigger, more fit brains, researchers announced.
Scientists uncover possible root cause of Alzheimer’s, could yield new treatment options
Sep 04, 2009
A recent scientific discovery could lead to an entirely new class of drugs to treat the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease, according to recent reports.
Telltale signs of Alzheimer’s could be uncovered using a brain imaging method known as positron emission tomography (PET), according to Finnish investigators.
Docs struggle with making MCI diagnoses, 2022 Alzheimer’s report finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2022
Less than half of primary care physicians surveyed report being comfortable diagnosing mild cognitive impairment that’s due to Alzheimer’s disease. Fully 90% told researchers that it is “hard...
Alzheimer’s experts to finalize Obama administration taskforce plan
Jan 17, 2012
A panel of Alzheimer’s experts is kicking off a two-day meeting in Washington today to formalize an Obama administration goal of developing effective ways to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s by...
Moderate exercise slows dementia’s onset, study finds
Sep 04, 2008
For the first time, moderate exercise has been shown to delay the onset of dementia and improve memory in seniors, according to new research from Australia.
Identifying problem-solving deficits can help slow Alzheimer’s progression, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 11, 2012
Identifying traits of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) a condition that frequently precedes Alzheimer’s can help families and clinicians get an earlier jump on Alzheimer’s treatments, a study...
Paying higher out-of-pocket medical costs could strain seniors’ finances, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 06, 2012
If seniors have to pay a higher portion of their medical costs, it could lead to their financial ruin, especially if they have dementia, a study asserts.
Blood pressure control, not drug type, key to lowering dementia risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 18, 2019
Dementia risk is lower when hypertension is well controlled, no matter the class of blood pressure drug used, according to a recent study.
Largest-ever Alzheimer’s study unlocks new knowledge about the disease’s genetic roots, researchers...
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 30, 2013
The largest-ever international study of Alzheimer’s disease has significantly expanded the scientific community’s understanding of the disease’s genetic underpinnings, according to a...