Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling on the Prime Minister to back worldwide commitments to invest in more dementia research as new data out today shows deaths due to the condition continue to rise. According to the Office of National Statistics, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias remain the leading cause of death in England and Wales […]
Amyloid is a less accurate marker for measuring severity, progression of Alzheimer’s
While the presence of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain may be a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, giving patients an amyloid PET scan is not an effective method for measuring their cognitive function, according to a new study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson University. The […]
Larger drug trials that intervene earlier needed for Alzheimer’s disease
There are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer’s disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain, the patients’ cognitive function did not improve. Would the results be different if it were possible to design studies that intervene much earlier on in the disease, before cognition is affected? This is what an […]
Common medications ‘could increase dementia risk by almost half’
Common drugs used to treat depression, epilepsy and incontinence ‘could increase the risk of DEMENTIA by almost half because they damage crucial brain cells’ Anticholinergic medications were linked to an almost 50 per cent higher risk These also include drugs prescribed to Parkinson’s and mental health patients Researchers suggest they could cause the breakdown of […]
The large dementia Test: With these 60 questions, you check your personal risk
Most of the risk factors for Alzheimer’s can be a positive influence. The Neuro-physician, Dean and Ayesha Sherzai are convinced. In her book, “The Alzheimer’s solution” do you have suggestions on how this works. For this, everyone should know, first, where the personal weaknesses are. With an extensive questionnaire, the Alzheimer’s experts, Dean and Ayesha […]
Food against dementia: 20 foods that can help
What we eat, promotes cognitive decline or stops him. The diet is therefore, in the eyes of the American neurologist, Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, the most important Lifestyle factor in the fight against Alzheimer’s. In her book, “The Alzheimer’s solution” to lead you to the best and worst food for the brain. A brain healthy […]
Gradual hearing loss can be a warning sign for dementia
Hearing problems may indicate dementia Some of the symptoms of dementia are identified at an early stage of the disease and vary from Person to Person. Many people is an important and very early occurring warning signal for Alzheimer’s, however not at all known: If you notice that your hearing is getting worse, this may […]
Richard Madeley: Dementia meant my mother asked if it was Christmas in July
Mary Claire was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer and dementia on the same day. Afterwards she told her family: “This is what’s known as a double whammy.” Good Morning Britain presenter Richard, 63, said: “All of us were agreed on one thing from that moment. We hoped the tumour would get her first. In fact that’s […]
Statin use reduces dementia risk after concussion in seniors
(HealthDay)—Older adults have an increased risk for dementia after concussion, which is modestly reduced among patients using a statin, according to a study published online May 20 in JAMA Neurology. Donald A. Redelmeier, M.D., from the University of Toronto, and colleagues examined whether statin use is associated with the risk for dementia after a concussion. […]
How to Prevent Dementia, According to New WHO Guidelines
You can reduce your chances of suffering from dementia by following a few healthy living guidelines, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement yesterday. The guidelines are simple and also support other areas of personal health. They include regularly exercising; controlling your weight; eating healthy foods; refraining from smoking and drinking excessively; and controlling your blood pressure, blood sugar, […]