Common Medications Can Masquerade as Dementia in Seniors
By
Judith Graham
| July 18th, 2019
By all accounts the woman, in her late 60s, appeared to have severe dementia. She was largely incoherent. Her short-term memory was terrible. She…
Walking This Many Steps a Day Can Protect Brain From Alzheimer’s, Says Study
By Being Patient | July 17th, 2019
How much walking does it take to keep your brain resilient against Alzheimer’s? Researchers have discovered the ideal amount of daily moderate exercise needed…
Alzheimer’s Tau Proteins Look Different and Spread Faster in Women Than in Men
By Being Patient | July 16th, 2019
Tau protein tangles, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, develop differently in women than in men, and spread faster and more easily in women. This…
Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Risk of Alzheimer’s in People With High Genetic Risk
By Being Patient | July 15th, 2019
By living a healthy lifestyle, people with a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s can lower their risk of getting the disease. That’s according to…
Tau Proteins Spread More Easily in Aging Brains, Finds Study
By
Jacqueline Ahearn
| July 12th, 2019
While not every elderly person develops Alzheimer’s, age is a risk factor for the disease. Currently, one in 10 people over the age of…
Crafting and Computer Use May Delay Memory Loss
By Being Patient | July 11th, 2019
Want to slow down, or possibly prevent, age-related memory loss? A new study in the journal Neurology suggests that certain daily activities may do…
What Is Alzheimer’s Disease and How Is It Diagnosed?
By Being Patient | July 10th, 2019
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia characterized by abnormal protein clumps and tangles in the brain. It is a progressive – and for…
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