A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia What makes a SuperAger? 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%
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia New study identifies 2 simple habits that can delay Alzheimer's disease Can delaying a disease as monstrous as Alzheimer’s be as simple as walking and eating nutritious foods? To some degree, yes. Read more. Worried about Alzheimer’s? Start walking, according to a new
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Disrupted sleep is a risk for dementia, but healthy sleep is within our reach, even as we age A recent study of older women provides evidence that when it comes to cognitive decline and sleep, quality of sleep may be far more important
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia How gardening can help you live better for longer Research shows gardening preserves cognitive function, helping you live well for longer. Read more here. Exercise linked to 40% lower dementia risk and healthier brain aging Researchers have looked at the connection between physical
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first blood test to assist in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) recognizes this development as a notable advancement in the ongoing effort to improve diagnostic options for individuals experiencing cognitive decline. The test, from Fujirebio Diagnostics Inc., identifies blood-based biomarkers associated
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. 17 factors affect your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study suggests. A new study has found that managing your blood pressure level is one way to reduce your risk for dementia, stroke and late-life depression. Read more. Metabolic syndrome is a
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia 6 Science-backed Lifestyle Changes That Lower Dementia Risk Dementia has no cure. And while there is no guaranteed way to prevent it, there are several lifestyle choices that may contribute to protecting against it — maintaining your brain health and reducing the risk of
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Difficulty managing bills may signal early dementia Financial challenges such as missed credit card and mortgage payments may indicate early stages of dementia long before a formal diagnosis, according to an NIA-funded study. Read more. Bright brain spots from small blood vessels could
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Aging may change some brain cells more than others Based on new brain mapping research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists have discovered that not all cell types in the brain age in the same way. Read more. AI speech
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Nerve-stimulating lights and sounds may trigger removal of harmful brain proteins Noninvasive brain stimulation using light and sound has been shown to rid mouse brains of damaging amyloid protein, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more. Neighborhood disadvantage linked to dementia risk in
