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Is Alzheimer’s Disease Type 3 Diabetes?
Scientists have found a strong connection between insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have long known that there is a strong correlation between diabetes and dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. People living with diabetes have an incidence of Alzheimer’s that is roughly twice that of the general population, and they tend to show … Continue reading
The Incidence of Dementia in Various Racial and Ethnic Groups
A new study looks at dementia incidence between six racial and ethnic groups over a period of 14 years
The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA), signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2011, is a multi-pronged effort to address the many challenges facing people with Alzheimer’s disease. The goals of NAPA are: to improve early diagnosis and the coordination … Continue reading
New Eye Test May Allow Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
Retinal scans showing preliminary promising results in the areas of early detection and treatment
An eye test is under development that may soon allow doctors to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear. The test, which is painless, noninvasive and inexpensive, detects the presence of beta amyloid — the substance believed to be responsible … Continue reading
How Should Caregivers Cope with Dementia? An Interview with Linda Clark
A hospice volunteer talks about what she has learned through her work
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Linda Clark, a hospice volunteer at Journey Care in Illinois. As a volunteer, she assists patients with daily tasks and comforts family members who are coping with a relative’s terminal illness. Clark also contributes stories to the … Continue reading
Exercise and Aging – Why They Should Go Hand-in-Hand
A look at further evidence showing just how important exercise is as we age
It’s no surprise that exercise is good for you, and it’s probably something you’ve heard before. But studies are further proving how important exercise is in regard to aging and brain health in middle and old age. With age often comes … Continue reading
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Performance in School Linked to Risk of Developing Dementia
Study demonstrates that the correlation between school grades, one's level of formal education and career complexity makes a big difference in the risk for developing dementia
At this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), a press release was given about the results of a study done on “the role of childhood school performance, education and the complexity of a person’s job on the risk of dementia.” … Continue reading
