While strokes are known to increase risk for dementia, much less is known about diseases of large and small blood vessels in the brain, separate from stroke, and how they relate to dementia. Diseased blood vessels in the brain itself, which commonly is found in elderly people, may contribute more ...
Date Posted: July 4, 2016
Categories: Aging & Geriatric Issues, Dementia
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) impairs insulin signaling in the portion of the brain responsible for regulating metabolism, making a person with AD more likely to develop diabetes, new research suggests.
Apr 11
Categories: Cognitive Problems Amnesia / Dementia, Dementia, Health / Illness / ...
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The technique scientists used to retrieve memories in mice is unlikely to work in humans, though the proof-of-concept study shows memories may often still exist in the brains of patients.
Mar 19
Categories: Dementia
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A variety of physical activities from walking to gardening and dancing can improve brain volume and cut the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 50%, a new study suggests.
Mar 14
Categories: Dementia, Health / Illness / Medical Issues
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Peering into brains of living persons with Alzheimer's language dementia offers insight into disease process, language loss.
Mar 11
Categories: Dementia
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We have all heard the saying "laughter is the best medicine." But according to new research, a noticeable change in what makes us laugh may not be a good sign for cognitive health: it may be an early indicator for dementia.
Nov 12
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Aging & Geriatric Issues, ...
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Communication with someone who has dementia can require a great deal of energy, patience, and creativity.
Nov 3
Categories: Aging & Geriatric Issues, Caregiver Issues / Stress, Dementia
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It's a nice metaphor: our body is like a boat, our conscious and subconscious minds are analogous to the ship's captain and crew respectively, and the ocean is life. In which case, when the weather's good, and the captain and crew are communicating ...
Oct 20
Categories: Aging & Geriatric Issues, Dementia
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Missing out on this kind of sleep can lead to poor memory and dementia.
Dec 19
Categories: Dementia, Sleep Disorders
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Diabetes mellitus is an emerging global epidemic that affects millions of people worldwide. This systemic disease affects the blood sugar level causing far-reaching consequences for the human body.
Jul 23
Categories: Dementia
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Research has shown that healthy behaviors are associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, but less is known about the potential link between positive lifestyle choices and milder memory complaints, especially those that occur ...
Jun 1
Categories: Cognitive Problems Amnesia / Dementia, Dementia
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Depression in a group of Medicare recipients ages 65 years and older appears to be associated with prevalent mild cognitive impairment and an increased risk of dementia, according to a report published online.
Depressive symptoms occur in 3 percent ...
Jan 3
Categories: Dementia, Depression
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