March 8, 2022 The Walk4ALZ & Run4ALZ is Orange County’s largest Alzheimer’s walk and 5K. Every year, thousands come together at Angel Stadium to raise funds, awareness and enjoy a day of family fun. Keep the following in mind to prepare for the big day and if you haven’t already sign up here. 1. Turn
March 2, 2022 A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia UCI biologists discover how a protective mutation may reduce Alzheimer's risk While the word "mutation" may conjure up alarming notions, a mutation in brain immune cells serves a positive role in protecting people against Alzheimer's disease. Now University of California,
February 18, 2022 Caregivers may not have the time or energy to set traditional goals for themselves, but repeating encouraging affirmations can be a simple yet powerful tool for self-encouragement. Take a moment to sit in your favorite chair, read through this list, perhaps over a cup of coffee or tea, and remember to breathe!
February 3, 2022 A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia At least 9 Alzheimer’s vaccines in trials right now Stanford immunologist Mark Davis, PhD, once called vaccines “the single most life-saving medical innovation ever in the history of medicine.” Vaccines are not only key for protecting against infectious diseases —
January 5, 2022 A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Viagra associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease People who took the drug sildenafil were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. In cultured human neurons, sildenafil enhanced growth and reduced Alzheimer’s biomarkers. The findings support further investigation of sildenafil as a
December 15, 2021 A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alzheimer’s: Study reveals how disease progresses in the brain New research has tracked the replication and spread of the protein tau for the first time. Read more here. USC Viterbi students develop ai-based Alzheimer’s diagnosis tool A student team developed machine
October 28, 2021 A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and Dementia Scientists use human-derived brain cells to develop more realistic ‘disease-in-a-dish’ models of Alzheimer’s A pair of studies published recently report the creation of new “disease-in-a-dish” models of Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Read more here.
September 3, 2021 A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s & Dementia Air Pollution and Dementia: Scientists Find Air Quality and Brain Health Go Hand in Hand Exposure to air pollution is widely known as a risk factor for health conditions such as lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory infections, but scientists have
August 1, 2021 A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s & Dementia Studying macaques could help find treatments for Alzheimer’s disease New research shows that using rhesus macaques could help scientists discover potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Read more here. Tea and berries may slow onset of Alzheimer’s A study published in the
July 2, 2021 A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s & Dementia Exergaming and dementia: Can exercise video games slow cognitive decline? Can exergaming — combining exercise and cognitive training in a video game — reduce dementia symptoms in older adults? Read more. Mouse study suggests that repairing brain protein production could counteract
