Diet and lifestyle: do they lower the risk of early dementia?
British and Dutch researchers have discovered factors associated with the onset of early-onset dementia, or dementia in people under the age of 65. They published their findings in the journal JMAA...
Can a multiple sclerosis drug be effective in treating Alzheimer's disease?
Multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease are two conditions that act in a similar way - they affect the central nervous system, including the brain. This conclusion has led researchers to conclude...
Can menthol improve memory in Alzheimer's patients?
New research suggests that inhaling menthol may help treat Alzheimer's. This is indicated by a recent experiment conducted on mice. Indeed, scientists found that when mice sniffed the substance,...
Physical activity affects Alzheimer's symptoms by... altering iron levels?
Finnish and Australian researchers from three universities: University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, The University of Melbourne and the University of Technology in Sydney have discovered a...
Flu vaccination may protect against Alzheimer's disease
People who have been vaccinated against flu at least once are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in the future compared to their unvaccinated peers, according to a new study.
Alzheimer's - how do we support the sufferer?
Although World Alzheimer's Day is on 21 September, we should be thinking about how to help people with the disease all the time.
More and more people are suffering from dementia
The number of people with dementia is growing rapidly, according to a recently published World Health Organisation study. According to the WHO, there could be 40 per cent more people with the disease...
Do nootropics really make it easier to remember?
Nowadays, more and more people - including young people - complain of memory problems. These can be caused by various problems, ranging from stress and heavy workloads to deficiencies in various...
Symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a disorder that mainly affects seniors, but it can also begin at a much younger age - it is possible for the first signs of the condition to appear even in the third decade of...
Will there be a test that can detect Alzheimer's disease?
Czech scientists are investigating a test that can detect Alzheimer's disease before the first symptoms appear. Prompt and timely treatment could help prevent the development of typical dementia...
Sleep problems in middle age are linked to dementia risk
People aged between 50 and 60 who sleep less than six hours a night may be at greater risk of developing dementia than their peers who sleep at least seven hours, according to a new study.
Apathy can be one of the first signs of dementia
Indifference or lack of interest in the world around them can be a sign that a person will struggle with dementia in the future.
Will there be a vaccine against Alzheimer's disease?
Scientists are developing a vaccine that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions in the future. So far, the substance has been successfully tested on...
Mobile monitoring of Alzheimer's disease
Neurodegenerative diseases represent an increasing proportion - a result of the phenomenon of the ageing population, as this is the group where such diseases are most often diagnosed. One of these is...
Inflammatory marker testing in the blood will allow dementias to be diagnosed earlier?
Dementia disorders - which include Alzheimer's disease - are becoming an increasingly important health issue due to the ageing of the human population. According to statistics, in the United States...
Scientists getting closer to beating Alzheimer's disease
Experts from the University of California (USA) and Flinders University (Australia), report successful trials of a new drug against Alzheimer's disease. Clinical trials could begin soon. The...
Dementia in late life - how to prevent it?
Dementia, which belongs to the group of neurodegenerative diseases, is associated with age. Its incidence is increasing due to the population's increased life expectancy. Alzheimer's disease is the...
Understanding Alzheimer's disease
The American scientific journal, Journal of Proteome Research, has published the results of an unusual experiment: hamsters in hibernation can help to understand Alzheimer's disease.
Treating Alzheimer's disease: what might the future hold?
Alzheimer's disease currently relies primarily on therapies that aim to alleviate the symptoms associated with the disease, for example by influencing patients' acetylcholine levels through...
Sadness, irritability and sleep problems the first symptoms of Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer's disease is already a serious problem - it is estimated that almost 6 million people in the US alone have the disease. Unfortunately, it is expected to become an even more significant...
