Aspirin Has No Benefit for Reducing Risk of Alzheimer’s
By
Nicholas Chan
| March 31st, 2020
Aspirin is ineffective in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. While aspirin is one of the most widely used treatments…
Obesity Linked to Premature Aging and Alzheimer’s in New Study
By Alexandra Marvar | February 26th, 2020
Obesity continues to be a growing worldwide public health problem, with up to 1.9 billion adults globally considered to be overweight or obese. And…
Having Both Alzheimer’s and Diabetes May Increase Risk of Stroke
By Alexandra Marvar | February 17th, 2020
A new study finds that having both diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease may increase the risk of experiencing severe stroke, according to the American Heart…
Scientists Seek Vascular Dementia Treatment By Studying Blood Flow in the Brain
By Alexandra Marvar | January 15th, 2020
The well-known factors that contribute to the development of dementia include genetics, age, lifestyle and even environment. But more and more research is pointing…
Healthy Blood Vessels, Healthy Brain
By Alexandra Marvar | December 9th, 2019
Amyloid-beta protein buildup, inflammation, tau accumulation and shrinking brain size — these are all factors that define neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. It turns out…
Hitting the Slopes: Skiing May Protect Against Vascular Dementia
By Alexandra Marvar | November 27th, 2019
Active skiers may have a reduced risk of heart disease due to the aerobic component of their sport. But can skiing also lower the…
Oral Anticoagulants Show Promise in Fighting Alzheimer’s in Mice
By
Lecia Bushak
| October 7th, 2019
The link between cardiovascular health and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s is well-established. Now, a new study finds that oral anticoagulants — drugs that help…