A fascinating new study from researchers at Temple University has successfully reversed cognitive impairments in mice with dementia. The research utilized a 20-year-old asthma drug to treat the animals and the hope is to fast track clinical trials to verify the results in human subjects.
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A landmark study has revealed that cholesterol in the brain may play a fundamental role in catalyzing the formation of amyloid beta clusters, thought to be a central mechanism leading to the devastating degenerative symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
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When it comes to activities that pose difficulties for people with dementia, getting dressed is a big one. Not only can it be frustrating, but it can also be embarrassing, if they have to be helped in what is normally a private activity. It was this in mind that a new "smart" dresser was created.
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A study from researchers at the University of Utah suggests that playing emotionally touching music to seniors afflicted with dementia may help manage their symptoms and improve many important cognitive functions.
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A new study has revealed a stark connection between sleep deprivation and increased deposits of amyloid-beta in the human brain. This is the first study to clearly measure the increase in amyloid-beta in specific areas of the human brain after just one night's disturbed sleep.
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A new study is suggesting the genetic impact of Alzheimer's disease could be more significant than previously thought, finding a strong link between the ages of parents and children and the onset of the disease.
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A large-scale observational study of over one million adults has confidently linked chronic heavy alcohol consumption with early-onset dementia. The strong association confirms several recent similar studies examining the damaging effects of alcohol on the brain.
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A new gut-brain connection has been revealed in a study from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine. The research found that mice fed a high-salt diet directly led to cognitive impairment, dementia, and reduced blood flow in regions of the brain commonly associated with learning and memory.
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We recently heard about a study which indicated that exercise improves people's memory. Now, a new set of guidelines suggests that bi-weekly exercise sessions may also help lessen the effects of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
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As if you really needed it, here's another reason to get more exercise: it improves your memory. That's the finding of a study recently conducted by McMaster University. And although the research involved healthy young adults, it could have big implications for older people.
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