More About > This Story
Posts Tagged ‘dementia’
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
A Little Alcohol May Stave Off Alzheimer’s
Drinking light to moderate amounts of alcohol may actually lower the risk for developing both Alzheimer's and some forms of age-related dementia, new German research suggests.
Though noting that full-fledged alcohol abuse accounts for about 10...
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Elderly With Dementia, Delirium Confused by ER Visits: Study
By Robert Preidt for Health Day
Elderly patients with dementia and delirium who are taken to a hospital emergency department often do not comprehend why they are there and do not understand discharge instructions from doctors or nurses, a new...
More About > This Story
Friday, January 14th, 2011
Online Tool Can Help Seniors Quickly Determine Risk for Dementia
A quick online assessment tool developed by Johns Hopkins researchers can help worried seniors find out if they are at risk of developing dementia and determine whether they should seek a comprehensive, face-to-face diagnosis from a physician,...
More About > This Story
Friday, November 12th, 2010
Aging workforce means dementia on the job could rise
By Denise Mann for CNN
The changes may be subtle, especially at first: An aging executive misses an appointment or two, or can't recall what was said in last week's meeting. A doctor who's nearing retirement suddenly blanks on a longtime...
More About > This Story
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Study: Bilingualism delays onset of Alzheimer’s
Speaking two languages can help delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms by as long as five years, Canadian scientists said Tuesday.
The Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute researchers examined clinical records of 211 patients diagnosed with...
More About > This Story
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
New Tool for Rapid Screening of Dementia Shows Promise
By Alan Mozes for US New and World Report
In an effort to improve screening for dementia and mild cognitive impairment among seniors, a team of researchers has developed a test designed to spot problems in thinking, learning and memory skills in...
More About > This Story
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Arthritis Drugs Linked to Lower Odds of Alzheimer’s
By Charlene Laino for WebMD
People who take drugs called TNF blockers for rheumatoid arthritis may potentially reduce their odds of developing Alzheimer's disease, preliminary research suggests.
The use of TNF blockers was associated with a...
More About > This Story
Monday, November 8th, 2010
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
What is Alzheimer's...
More About > This Story
Thursday, November 4th, 2010
High-Tech Help for Alzheimer’s Patients
By Ki Mae Heussner for ABC News
Tracking Technology Gives Patients, Caregivers Peace of Mind
When 87-year-old Ray Olson starts his daily morning walk, his wife starts the clock.
For about two years, Olson, who lives with his wife Joy Olson, 83,...
More About > This Story
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Fish oil ingredient doesn’t slow Alzheimer’s
By Sarah Klein for CNN Health
An essential nutrient found in fish oil does not appear to slow the mental decline associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The study is...
More About > This Story
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Money Woes Can Be Early Clue to Alzheimer’s
By Gina Kolata for The New York Times
Renee Packel used to have a typical suburban life. Her husband, Arthur, was a lawyer and also sold insurance. They lived in a town house just outside Philadelphia, and Mrs. Packel took care of their home and...
More About > This Story
Friday, October 29th, 2010
Heavy Smokers Twice as Likely to Get Dementia
People who smoke in middle age - particularly heavy smokers - significantly increase their risk of dementia decades later. That's the message from the newly-published results of a large, long-term study.
The smoking habits of more than 21,000...
More About > This Story
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Alzheimer’s: Largely a Woman’s Issue
By Meredith Melnick for Time
Recently the Alzheimer's Association teamed up with California's First Lady Maria Shriver and issued The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation Takes on Alzheimer's, based on a survey of 3,118 American adults about the...
More About > This Story
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
Yale Researchers Reverse Alzheimer’s Effects In Mice
By William Weir for Los Angeles Times
Yale researchers say that inhibiting a protein in the brain might be key to reversing the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
In a study published Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the...
More About > This Story
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
Dr. Luisa Dillner’s Guide to Signs of Dementia
By Dr Luisa Dillner for The Guardian
Dementia covers a range of symptoms that interfere with your ability to function normally. By the time you get to middle age it is not unusual to start worrying that any sign of forgetfulness means you are...
More About > This Story
Friday, October 15th, 2010
Study: Walking Protects Brain from Dementia
Seniors who regularly walk around 10 kilometres per week suffer less brain shrinkage, which may help stave off dementia, researchers have found.
Brain size shrinks in late adulthood and can cause memory problems. Studies suggest that activities...
More About > This Story
