Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Enjoying Valentine's Day when a loved one has Alzheimer's
Love doesn't fade when one member of a family develops Alzheimer's disease, but times of intimacy like Valentine's Day can become tougher.
Feb 13, 2025
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Dementia
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study finds nearly 70% of suspected frontotemporal dementia patients were misdiagnosed
University of Queensland researchers have discovered that nearly 70% of suspected frontotemporal dementia patients ultimately did not have the disease in a study aimed at identifying factors that contribute to misdiagnosis ...
Feb 10, 2025
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Rheumatoid arthritis tied to cognitive decline in dementia
A new Swedish study has, for the first time, shown a link between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive decline in dementia patients. The study, published in the journal Neurology, emphasizes the importance of careful monitoring ...
Feb 10, 2025
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Decline in BMI, waist circumference seen in decade before dementia
Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and higher high-density lipoprotein are seen in the decade preceding diagnosis of dementia, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 7, 2025
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Medications
Dementia: Why prescription drugs like antibiotics and vaccines have been linked to lower risk of the disease
There's currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of the disease, these are both costly and may have limited benefit for many patients.
Feb 5, 2025
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Health
How food can be used to support people living with dementia
As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss. In many cultures, food is central to cultural identity and family life.
Feb 4, 2025
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Neuroscience
Compound with neuroprotective properties shows promise for Parkinson's treatment
A compound that showed early promise in the treatment of Parkinson's disease in fruit flies has also shown neuroprotective effects in mice, according to researchers at The University of Alabama.
Feb 3, 2025
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Advanced wearable technology improves support for people with dementia and their caregivers
Technology is available to assist with nearly every facet of modern life, including helping to prevent people with dementia from wandering and alerting their caregivers when they do.
Feb 3, 2025
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Cardiology
Variability in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol linked to dementia
Variability in total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is associated with dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in Neurology.
Feb 3, 2025
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study shows exercise could lead to changes that help stave off dementia
Keeping active throughout life—particularly before the age of 50—leads to changes in the brain that could help stave off dementia, according to a study published in the journal Brain Communications .
Feb 3, 2025
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