Music May Improve Mood in Adults with Dementia
According to researchers, musical intervention can help to improve mood and decrease agitation in those with dementia. ... Read More...
Alzheimer’s disease
Neck Scan Could Predict Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Risk
Researchers say a quick scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid life may help to predict those at risk of dementia up to ten years before symptoms appear.
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Cannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s
Researchers say THC can impair or improve memory depending on age and disease. Findings suggest, in Alzheimer's disease, the cannabis compound can help improve memory and mitigate some of the symptoms of the disease. ... Read More...
Music and Meditation Alters Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and Cellular Aging
According to researchers, meditation and listening to music may help to alter biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer's disease in adults experiencing memory loss. ... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Genetically Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers have identified specific points on chromosome 11 that increase the risks of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. The study reports managing cholesterol and triglyceride levels could help to reduce Alzheimer's risk.... Read More...
Artificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Diagnosis
A new convolutional neural network uses PET brain scans to detect biological signs of Alzheimer's disease years before the symptoms appear, researchers report.... Read More...
Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks
According to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.... Read More...
Stress May Affect Brain Size and Memory in Middle Age
A new study reports middle aged people with higher levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, have lower brain volume and a higher risk of memory impairment.... Read More...
Loneliness Increased Dementia Risk
Researchers provide further evidence that social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia in older people. ... Read More...
Reversing Memory Loss: Mouse Study
Researchers report osterocalcin, a naturally occurring hormone, can help boost memory in aging mice. The findings pave the way for new treatments to help stave off, and possibly reverse memory loss in humans.... Read More...
Deep Brain Stimulation Not Effective For Treating Early Alzheimer’s
Researchers report deep brain stimulation has little benefit for those suffering from early onset Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Machine Learning Uncovers Dementia Subtypes
A new machine learning algorithm is able to automatically able to distinguish between different patterns of progression in patients with a range of different dementias. The algorithm could enable to identify which treatments are most suited to individual patients.... Read More...