A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Viagra may help to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds Researchers found that men who were prescribed Viagra and similar medications were 18% less likely to develop the most common form of dementia years later than those who went without the
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Alzheimer's Drugs Might Get Into the Brain Faster With New Ultrasound Tool, Study Shows Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer's drugs seep inside the brain faster — using sound waves to jiggle a temporary opening in its protective shield. Read more here.
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Could fasting reset the body’s clock and protect the brain against Alzheimer’s? Restricting feeding times protected the brains of mice from some of the damage seen in Alzheimer’s disease and improved their ability to remember. Read more here. How CRISPR gene editing
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Nearly Everyone With Mild Cognitive Impairment Goes Undiagnosed Millions of older adults likely have minor memory issues that can later become dementia. But only a fraction of them are diagnosed early enough for new treatments to stand a chance. Read more here.
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia By boosting memory consolidation, scientists may be able to help Alzheimer's patients During sleep, the brain strengthens memories it expects to use in the future. Now, scientists say they've found a way to enhance this process. This research might someday help people with
April 1, 2022 A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Damage early in Alzheimer’s disease ID’d via novel MRI approach A new method has the potential for helping diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms develop. Read more here. APOE ε4 is not associated with increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and
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 —
