Alzheimer's & Dementia News

Single 40-somethings risk dementia

People who live alone in middle age face double the risk of developing cognitive problems in later life compared with married or cohabiting counterparts, according to a study.

Drug shows promise against dementia

College London found the small molecule drug caused the disappearance of a protein thought to be involved in the disease, from the brains of five Alzheimer's patients.

Why monkeys dont get Alzheimers

Study shows the plaques in non-human primates differ from those in humans.

Test may predict Alzheimers

A new test can accurately detect Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stages, before dementia symptoms surface and widespread damage occurs, researchers reported.

Living with smoker bad for brain

Passive smoking appears to significantly raise a person's risk of dementia and other forms of cognitive problems, British and US researchers said.

Power lines tied to Alzheimer’s

Older people living within 50m of major power lines are at increased risk of dying from Alzheimer's disease or senile dementia, research from Switzerland shows.

Alzheimer's: type 3 diabetes

Insulin appears to shield the brain from toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers said, supporting a theory that Alzheimer's may be a third form of diabetes.

Positivity cuts dementia risk

Sociable people may be more likely to remember the small stuff as they age, suggests new research exploring the link between personality and the incidence of Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's treatment shock

New research into the effects of antipsychotic drugs commonly prescribed to Alzheimer’s patients concludes that the medication nearly doubles risk of death over three years.

Blood flow key to Alzheimer's

A gradual loss of blood flow to the brain over years or decades could be a major trigger for Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.