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Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s
New Study Links Frailty To Alzheimer’s Dementia
Research shows that higher rates of frailty contribute to the development of dementia
Physical frailty is a common condition found in the elderly, and it is associated with a number of adverse health outcomes. Frailty is a syndrome comprised of a number of features: Core components of physical frailty include strength, gait, body … Continue reading
“The Sum Total of Our Memory: Facing Alzheimer’s Together” by Barbara Klutinis
A film that shows how Alzheimer's affects the patient and their spouse, particularly when the spouse is the primary caregiver
“The Sum Total of Our Memory: Facing Alzheimer’s Together” is a 2014 documentary directed by Barbara Klutinis. It tells the stories of three couples and their journeys navigating the tough road of Alzheimer’s disease. The film focuses on the … Continue reading
Neck Scan Could Predict Dementia 10 Years Prior To Symptom Onset
Researchers from University College London released their findings at the American Heart Association's scientific conference last month
A quick neck scan that analyzes the strength of a person’s blood vessels could help predict their risk of developing dementia 10 years before the onset of symptoms, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London studied roughly 3,200 … Continue reading
Blood-Brain Barrier Biomarker Could Be Early Alzheimer’s Indicator
Early detection of Alzheimer's is crucial to slow advancement of the disease
A recent study out of the University of Southern California suggests that leaks in the blood-brain barrier could be used to detect Alzheimer’s in its early stages. This is important because it’s believed that early detection is crucial to stop or … Continue reading
Guarding Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Study Reveals a Link Between High-Protein Diets and Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
As science and medical technology have advanced, life expectancy has risen, along with survival rates for many diseases that have become more treatable. This is a boon for the elderly (as well as all of us), as it increases both … Continue reading
Mutation in Gene Connected to Fatigue in Shift Workers Could Also Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s
Research by the same team points to the possible connection between shift work intolerance and later development of Alzheimer's
A new study out of Finland appears to show a connection between shift work and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. The recent study, published in the journal SLEEP, shows that a variation in the melatonin receptor … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gene Mutation, Melatonin, Shift Work, Sleep, Sleep disorders and dementia
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