A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia
Viagra may help to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Researchers found that men who were prescribed Viagra and similar medications were 18% less likely to develop the most common form of dementia years later than those who went without the drugs. Read more here.
Aging in a more disadvantaged neighborhood may worsen a person’s performance on cognitive tests, particularly if that individual is Mexican American. Read more here.
Air pollution tied to signs of Alzheimer’s in brain tissue, study finds
People who inhale higher concentrations of tiny airborne particulates, like from diesel exhaust or other traffic-related air pollutants, are more likely to have signs of Alzheimer’s disease in their brains, according to a new study, the latest in a growing body of research that shows a link between air pollution and cognitive decline. Read more here.
Plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease in the continuum of DLB
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that blood tests can accurately detect the presence of Alzheimer’s disease pathology in patients who have dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) — even in the prodromal stages of disease. Read more here.
Is the 100-year old TB vaccine a new weapon against Alzheimer’s?
Studies suggest the BCG jab discovered a century ago could provide a cheap and effective way of boosting the immune system to protect people from developing the condition. Read more here.
A sudden wealth loss may lead to cognitive decline
Experiencing a negative wealth shock, defined as a sudden loss of 75% or more in total wealth, was linked to cognitive decline among older adults in the United States and China, but not in England or Mexico, according to an NIA-funded study. Read more here.
