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Is Head Injury Causing Dementia? MRI Might Show

Is Head Injury Causing Dementia? MRI Might Show

Latest Alzheimer’s News MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When a loved one shows signs of dementia, sometimes a head injury is the cause and MRI scans can help prevent a misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s, researchers report. As many as 21% of older adults with dementia may be misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, a previous study […]

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For Seniors, Financial Woes Can Be Forerunner to Alzheimer’s

For Seniors, Financial Woes Can Be Forerunner to Alzheimer’s

By Deborah DiSesa HirschHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Unpaid bills, overdrawn accounts, dwindling investments: When seniors begin experiencing fiscal troubles, early dementia or Alzheimer’s disease could be an underlying cause, researchers say. In the early stages of the disease, people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s are at high risk of […]

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Will Trans Fats Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

Will Trans Fats Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?

By Karina Lichtenstein on 10/28/2019 3:26 PM Latest Alzheimer’s News Source: MedicineNet Health News Donuts, flaky pastries, and cakes can be tasty, but eating some of them may come at a price. Eating foods high in trans fats may greatly increase your risk of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, per the results of a […]

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Failed dementia drug gets a second chance

Failed dementia drug gets a second chance

Biogen, a multinational biotechnology company, and Eisai, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, are planning to file for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an Alzheimer’s drug that had mixed results in clinical trials. Can this controversial medication offer fresh hope to millions of people worldwide? A multinational biotech company will push for the regulation of […]

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Don’t Forget These Tips to Boost Your Memory

Don’t Forget These Tips to Boost Your Memory

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you have a hard time remembering names or what to get at the supermarket, there are ways to boost your memory. According to a study in the journal Consciousness and Cognition, one of the best things you can do is […]

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What is apraxia?

What is apraxia?

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