Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer’s blood test

For the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer's disease can go online, order a blood test, and receive results in the privacy of their homes.

26 Oct 2023

Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

The recent study published in Nutrients explores the link between dietary mineral intake and cognitive impairment in elderly Spanish individuals, finding that increased consumption of iron and manganese significantly reduced cognitive impairment risk in women but showed no effect in men.

25 Oct 2023

Older adults with higher levels of triglycerides may have lower dementia risk

Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who have lower levels, according to new research published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 Oct 2023

Traumatic childhood events increase the odds of headache disorders in adulthood

People who have experienced traumatic events in childhood such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction may be more likely to experience headache disorders as adults, according to a meta-analysis published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 Oct 2023

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

A study spearheaded by Oregon State University has shown why certain polyunsaturated fatty acids work to combat a dangerous liver condition, opening a new avenue of drug research for a disease that currently has no FDA-approved medications.

25 Oct 2023

Atrial fibrillation diagnosis associated with 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment

Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK, according to a new study published in JACC: Advances.

25 Oct 2023

Millions of Americans with mild cognitive impairment are undiagnosed, studies find

For many people, forgetting your keys or struggling to plan tasks can seem like a normal part of the aging process. But those lapses can actually be symptoms of something more serious: mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, which could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

25 Oct 2023

New smartphone attachment could enable low-cost neurological screening for all

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone attachment that could enable people to screen for a variety of neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury, at low cost - and do so accurately regardless of their skin tone.

25 Oct 2023

UK Biobank reveals: Mediterranean diet might be the key to combating 32 chronic diseases!

The association between a healthy dietary pattern and 48 individual chronic diseases among community-dwelling adults.

25 Oct 2023

Dementia and cholesterol: investigating links and impacts of hormone replacement therapy

The relationships between hormone replacement therapy (HRT), serum cholesterol levels, and dementia incidence.

25 Oct 2023

Abnormal electrical activity in the brain of people with Alzheimer's leads to epileptic seizures

Alzheimer's disease causes death of neurons, and researchers hypothesize this may contribute to abnormal electrical activity in the brain that leads to epileptic seizures.

23 Oct 2023

Is COVID-19 a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

The study explores the interconnected risks between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease (AD), highlighting how SARS-CoV-2 can aggravate AD pathology through neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. It raises significant concerns about the long-term cognitive implications of COVID-19, especially among those already at risk for AD.

23 Oct 2023

Shedding light on the future of cognitive health in a graying world

Age-related cognitive decline and changes in the brain.

23 Oct 2023

Can strawberries mitigate Alzheimer's risk? Recent study suggests a possibility

Whether strawberry supplementation mitigates the risk for late-life dementia.

23 Oct 2023

Can Beta-carotene boost cognitive health? Study reveals promising insights

A systematic review explores the potential of β-carotene in enhancing cognitive function, revealing its potential benefits and the importance of dietary interventions for cognitive health.

22 Oct 2023

Anxiety's impact: Young adults face cognitive and cardiovascular challenges

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, scientists investigated the links between anxiety, depression, endothelial function, and cognitive abilities in young adults, revealing that anxiety independently correlated with both poor cognitive performance and impaired endothelial function.

22 Oct 2023