Importance of Clinical Trials
Alzheimer’s . gov writes that “By volunteering for a clinical study or clinical trial, you can become a partner in helping researchers discover new ways…
Tag: dementia
Cognitive impairment after COVID-19
Harvard Health recently released a piece dedicated to informing the public of the trending cognitive effects of Covid-19. Tamara Fong, MD Ph.D. who is currently…
The handgrip strength – brain connection
HealthDayNews reports that “Among men and women, handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with measures of neuro-cognitive brain health, according to a study published online June…
Hypothyroidism linked to increased risk of Dementia
“Older people with hypothyroidism, also called under active thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the July…
Little or no awareness to declining cognitive function- Anosognosia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Medical News Today recently covered a formal medical term that refers to a lack of awareness of having a mental health condition or brain injury.…
Making the most out of meals with the Montessori method
The Conversation writes that for ‘Marjory’, “Before Montessori, Marjory’s meal was chosen by a staff member and there were no second options should she not…
Alzheimer’s disease patients have larger number of DNA mutations, study finds
US News reports on recent study findings that show that patients with advanced Alzheimer’s disease had a larger number of gene mutations. “As we age,…
Special challenges in early-onset dementia in particularly young age groups
A recent NY Times editorial highlights the unique challenges of dementia diagnoses amongst much younger individuals, those in their 30s, 40s and 50s. “Young-onset dementia…
Dementia-friendly city makes a difference
Vancouver uses culturally sensitive city planning to create a friendlier city to seniors with memory loss. The Tyee Canada writes “Diversity is a fact, and…
More than one cardio-metabolic disease doubles dementia risk
Neuroscience News writes that “People with at least two of the diseases type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke have double the risk of developing…