Is There an Alzheimer’s Blood Test?
By
Christine Barba
| May 24th, 2019
Could an Alzheimer’s blood test be in our near future? Short answer: possibly, yes. Many researchers emphasize that early detection and treatment could stop…
Alzheimer’s Tests: What Tests Are Available and How Accurate Are They?
By
Emily Woodruff
| May 24th, 2019
There is no single test available to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Instead, physicians rely on several diagnostic tools and medical criteria to ascertain whether a person…
Statins Tied to Slightly Lower Dementia Risk After a Concussion
By
Jill Provost
| May 23rd, 2019
For people over the age of 65 who have experienced a concussion, their risk of developing dementia doubles, reports Donald Redelmeier, MD, of Sunnybrook…
Yoga, Brain Games, or Support Groups? Study Assesses Interventions for People With Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Jill Provost
| May 22nd, 2019
Can yoga and brain games slow down or improve quality of life in people with mild memory and cognitive issues? A new study sponsored…
Study on Mice Finds Xenon Gas Prevents Cognitive Damage After Traumatic Brain Injury
By
Jill Provost
| May 22nd, 2019
The anesthetic drug xenon increases life expectancy and prevents long-term cognitive impairment following a traumatic brain injury (TMI) in mice, according to a new…
QR Codes Help Track Dementia Patients and Bring Them Home Safely
By
Jill Provost
| May 21st, 2019
Japan has the oldest population in the world, with senior citizens expected to make up one-third of the population by 2035. Along with a…
What Is the Difference Between Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
By
Christine Barba
| May 20th, 2019
Leading researcher Dag Aarsland discusses Lewy body dementia (LBD)—the form of dementia Robin Williams was diagnosed with after his death. He covers why people…
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