October 28, 2021
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and Dementia
A pair of studies published recently report the creation of new “disease-in-a-dish” models of Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Read more here.
New brain maps could help the search for Alzheimer’s treatments
An international consortium involving hundreds of scientists has unveiled highly detailed maps of the brain area that controls movement. Read more here.
Tooth loss in older adults linked to higher risk of dementia
An international consortium involving hundreds of scientists has unveiled highly detailed maps of the brain area that controls movement. Read more here.
Physical activity associated with slower cognitive decline in people with high levels of tau protein
Engaging in high or medium levels of physical activity was associated with slower rates of cognitive decline in people with high or low levels of tau, compared to those with little physical activity. Read more here.
