A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia
For 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying individuals aged 80 and older — dubbed “SuperAgers” — to better understand what makes them tick. Read more.
People carrying two copies of ‘Alzheimer’s gene’ lowered risk by 35% via diet changes
Closely following the Mediterranean diet lowered the risk of dementia by at least 35% in people with two copies of the APOE4 gene, a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. Read more.
Having a sense of purpose may protect against dementia
New study shows psychological well-being may play a vital role in healthy aging. Read more.
Living around polluted air increases the risk of developing dementia, study says
Living around polluted air increases the risk of developing dementia. That is according to a new study. Read more.
Lead exposure decades ago could cause memory problems now
Lead exposure in the 1960s and ‘70s might be responsible for memory impairment half a century later. Read more.
Women with Down syndrome may develop Alzheimer’s disease more rapidly than men
Women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of Alzheimer’s disease than men do at the average age of diagnosis, which is the same for both sexes, according to research by the University of California, Irvine. Read more.
