A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Disrupted sleep is a risk for dementia, but healthy sleep is within our reach, even as we age A recent study of older women provides evidence that when it comes to cognitive decline and sleep, quality of sleep may be far more important
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia How gardening can help you live better for longer Research shows gardening preserves cognitive function, helping you live well for longer. Read more here. Exercise linked to 40% lower dementia risk and healthier brain aging Researchers have looked at the connection between physical
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first blood test to assist in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) recognizes this development as a notable advancement in the ongoing effort to improve diagnostic options for individuals experiencing cognitive decline. The test, from Fujirebio Diagnostics Inc., identifies blood-based biomarkers associated
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. 17 factors affect your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study suggests. A new study has found that managing your blood pressure level is one way to reduce your risk for dementia, stroke and late-life depression. Read more. Metabolic syndrome is a
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia 6 Science-backed Lifestyle Changes That Lower Dementia Risk Dementia has no cure. And while there is no guaranteed way to prevent it, there are several lifestyle choices that may contribute to protecting against it — maintaining your brain health and reducing the risk of
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Difficulty managing bills may signal early dementia Financial challenges such as missed credit card and mortgage payments may indicate early stages of dementia long before a formal diagnosis, according to an NIA-funded study. Read more. Bright brain spots from small blood vessels could
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Aging may change some brain cells more than others Based on new brain mapping research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists have discovered that not all cell types in the brain age in the same way. Read more. AI speech
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Nerve-stimulating lights and sounds may trigger removal of harmful brain proteins Noninvasive brain stimulation using light and sound has been shown to rid mouse brains of damaging amyloid protein, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more. Neighborhood disadvantage linked to dementia risk in
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Olive oil consumption linked with lower risk of dementia-related death Consuming olive oil is associated with lowering the risk of dementia-related death compared to rare or no consumption of it — regardless of overall diet quality — according to an NIA-funded study. Read more.
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Nearly half of dementia cases are preventable The 2024 Lancet dementia report identified 14 key risk factors, plus two new ones, suggesting that 45 percent of dementia cases could be preventable with lifelong intervention. Read here. TDP-43 function is lost a decade
