Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative brain disease that leads to a gradual loss of cognitive functions such as memory, thinking and the ability to function independently. It is one of the most...
A cure for dementia has still not been invented. However, there is research that says it is possible to eliminate the factors that lead to its occurrence. We check what the experts think about this.
Ageing is a natural process that brings with it many challenges, both for the senior and his or her family. In this article, we will address issues related to caring for a senior and discuss...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Indifference or lack of interest in the world around them can be a sign that a person will struggle with dementia in the future.
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...
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...
Oxytocin, known as the 'love hormone', may in future be used to treat patients with Alzheimer's disease. This was indicated in a new study conducted by scientists on the brains of mice.
We all have moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially when we have a lot of things on our minds. This is a perfectly normal occurrence, but poor memory can be frustrating.
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...
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, 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...
Statistics show that Alzheimer's disease affects women more often. Until now, the causes have not been known, but recent research suggests that stress may influence the condition. Researchers looked...
Loneliness is becoming an increasingly serious problem. Despite more and more tools to communicate with other people, we are getting lonelier and lonelier. Thestatistics clearly show this - up to 75%...
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...
Researchers have tested whether the enzyme PCCH9 has a positive effect on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.