Specific personality traits indicate higher risk
Certain personality traits have been linked to a higher risk for cognitive decline in older adults. “A new study showed found that high neuroticism and…
Tag: Alzheimer’s
Bright Light Therapy & Dementia
Spring can be a brutal time of year for circadian rhythms for anyone, much less someone living with cognitive impairment. News Medical Life Sciences writes…
Research shows that Niacin limits Alzheimer’s Disease progression in lab disease models.
Science Daily writes that recent research published by Indiana University School of Medicine “found that Niacin limits Alzheimer’s disease progression when used in models in…
Link between alcohol and Alzheimer’s Disease?
Medical News Today reports that “Excessive alcohol use may put a person at risk of developing certain health problems relating to the brain. This may…
Medicare makes changes to coverage of controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm
According to CNN article published April 7th, 2022 “Medicare will restrict coverage of the controversial and costly Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm to those enrolled in qualifying clinical trials,…
Bacteria in your gut could help prevent or even treat dementia
Many people think of bacteria as an evil organism that causes the body harm. What is not realized is the value that good bacteria offer.…
Exercise can protect aging brains
Enhanced nerve transmission seen in older adults who remained active The January 7 issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association published an…
Sense of smell (or lack of) may precede this type of dementia
Some people are much more sensitive to smells than others, but new research shows that losing your sense of smell could be According to research…
Reminiscing Successfully
Thanksgiving, a time for many to gather with family and friends, share a delicious meal, catch up on life’s events, and recall stories of the…
Early Detection and Alzheimer’s
Early detection for Alzheimer’s is a question on many people’s minds. It can help with planning and also make sense of unusual behaviors that are…