Alzheimer's Stories
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Alzheimer’s Takes Center Stage As New Plays Tackle Memory Loss
Alzheimer's disease is moving out of the shadows as new plays tackle head-on the emotional pain of a condition that robs its victims of words, memories and coherent thought. -
The Larger Your Hippocampus, The Lower Your Risk Of Dementia
The bigger the size of your hippocampus, the lower your risk of memory decline and dementia: study. -
A New Brain Scan Will Give Us A Deeper Look Into Alzheimer's And Dementia
A new, non-invasive procedure of imaging the brain will allow us to learn more about how Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain tumors work. -
Xanax And Drugs Like It Linked To Increased Dementia Risk
Drugs like Valium and Xanax are linked to an increased risk of dementia if used for too long. -
Caring For Loved One With Alzheimer’s May Be Most Stressful For Spouse
Alzheimer's caregivers may be more stressed if they're married to the patient or suffer from depression, finds a Finnish study. -
What The Immune System Has To Do With Alzheimer's
A new study examines the potential link between Alzheimer’s and the immune system, concentrating on a key protein that increases the risk of the disease. -
Nestle Pushes Further Into Medicine With Planned Alzheimer's Test
The food group signed a research collaboration agreement with a Swiss biotech company to develop an Alzheimer's disease diagnostic test. -
How An Alzheimer's Drug Could Benefit Osteoporosis Patients
Donepezil (Aricept), prescribed for Alzheimer's disease, increased bone mass in mice, and researchers believe it may someday be used for osteoporosis. -
Red Wine May Slow Alzheimer's Progression, But There's A Catch
Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, dark chocolate, and grapes, has been found to slow the progression of Alzheimer's, but only in large, concentrated, daily doses. -
What Actual X-Ray Vision Is Teaching Us About Alzheimer's
A new brain imaging technique may be the key to understanding neurological diseases in more depth. -
How Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Your Brain Health Later In Life
Low levels of vitamin D may accelerate cognitive decline in the areas of episodic memory and executive function among older adults: study. -
A Simple Blood Test Accurately Predicts Risk Of Alzheimer’s
A genetic profile (based on a simple blood test) could be used to predict the onset of diseases, including Alzheimer’s, years in advance, say UK researchers.
