Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
Cognicise: Helping to Prevent Dementia Before It Starts
In between people with normal cognitive abilities and those with full-blown dementia are a considerable number with mild…
Do daily calcium supplements affect dementia risk?
Share on PinterestCalcium supplements do not increase dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olly R/Stocksy Many…
Largest study of African American brain tissue reveals key Alzheimer gene activity
The prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) is approximately two times higher in African Americans (AA) compared to White/European-ancestry…
Calcium Supplements Do Not Raise Dementia Risk
Summary: A long-term study of more than 1,400 older women found no evidence that calcium supplements increase dementia…
The association between cognitive domains and suicidal ideation in patients with mild dementia: the crucial role of judgement domain | BMC Geriatrics
This study was conducted in Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia, a region characterized by its unique geographical and economic…
What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?
A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his…
Experts uncover the real reason women live longer than men – Health – News
It’s widely known that on average, women live longer than men. However, researchers now claim there is a…
Study links high neuroinflammation in young people with Down Syndrome to Alzheimer’s risk
Down syndrome is associated with accelerated aging. It is estimated that up to 90% of individuals with the…
Scientists Found a Major Problem With Vitamin B12 Guidelines, and Your Brain Might Be at Risk
Low-normal B12 in older adults was tied to slower processing, cognitive decline, and brain damage. Scientists warn that…
Alcohol raises dementia risk at every level of drinking, genetic study shows
New evidence from large-scale genetic and cohort studies reveals that alcohol increases dementia risk across the dose range,…
Infant Brain Gene Regulator May Predispose Adults to Dementia
Summary: A new study reveals that the brain’s vulnerability to disorders like multiple sclerosis and dementia may begin…