When needing to nap more is a sign you’re more likely to develop dementia
For some, persistent daytime drowsiness can be more than just a function of getting older – it could be a warning sign of ...
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Residents in disadvantaged areas may have higher dementia risk, study finds
People who live in more disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to develop dementia than those who live in areas with ...
Neurons use simple physics to maintain their connections, but these processes change in Alzheimer's patients
Scientists at Auburn University have uncovered a fundamental principle of how brain cells stay connected, and their discovery ...
Dementia may not always be the threat it is now. Here’s why
Obesity and diabetes, more common in recent decades, could lead to more dementia, but much touted new drugs that reduce them could blunt that trend — if people can get them.
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A subtle loss of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease
Olfactory tests may be a tool to identify dementia in its initial stages — when interventions are most beneficial, ...
Your Dementia Risk May Be Increased by Another Disease Diagnosis—Here’s How to Prevent It
If you’re in your 30s, 40s or 50s, dementia might feel like a distant concern, something you associate with advanced age.
'Caring for my wife with Alzheimer's is an honour'
A Brighton man said he knew nothing about Alzheimer's disease before his wife's diagnosis but caring for her now is an ...
Alzheimer’s-related dementia could be prevented by experimental drug, researchers say
An experimental drug has shown promise in preventing Alzheimer’s for people at higher risk of developing the disease.That’s ...
Common drug combinations affect Alzheimer's Disease pathology differently in male and female mice
Certain widely used drug combinations may either slow down or worsen the progression of Alzheimer's disease, but their ...
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New study reveals hidden genetic risks for Alzheimer’s
New research identifies 16 genes linked to Alzheimer's risk while experts emphasize powerful lifestyle changes that could ...
Is This Experimental Drug A Promising Alzheimer's Treatment?
For the study, the researchers gave the study participants an experimental anti-amyloid drug. They found that 22 participants ...
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Alzheimer’s Society and the BBC work together on dementia season
With support from Alzheimer's Society the BBC has launched special curations on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.