A number of new Alzheimer’s studies have found that the disease could be linked to an especially common type of infection: herpes. Read more about the research, the role the virus plays in the disease and its impact on Alzheimer’s prevention. Alzheimer’s and Herpes: It Isn’t Just What You Think A lot of people have come […]
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Alzheimer’s is a perplexing disease. Scientists have not been able to find the underlying cause of the condition but are beginning to understand many aspects of Alzheimer’s, such as how the disease may spread in the brain. A recent clinical research study discovered that the “waste-disposal system” in a brain cell may be responsible for spreading harmful […]
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Nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women. Of the 5.5 million people over the age of 65 with Alzheimer’s in the United States, 2 million are men and 3.3 million are women. There’s no question that women bear the burden of Alzheimer’s and now experts believe that there is a missing link when […]
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For years, researchers have pushed regular exercise as a means to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, even in people genetically predisposed to develop dementia. However, a new study from the UK suggests that vigorous exercise may not reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and that it may even cause the disease to progress further. Learn more about this […]
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Over 10% of adults in the U.S. age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s and experts believe the number of people with the disease will continue to grow in the coming years. Millions of people hope that Alzheimer’s research will provide a cure, but medical research is expensive and funding for it can often be elusive. Learn more about how you can contribute […]
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An international team of scientists is coming together to seek a better way to define Alzheimer’s and identify its presence in those who are in the earliest stages of the disease before symptoms occur. The proposed new framework uses biomarkers instead of symptoms to identify the presence of Alzheimer’s, which could allow researchers to more accurately […]
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, a time for people of all ages to get involved in the fight against the disease. Whether you are 5 or 95, there’s a way to pledge your support for the nearly 47 million people who have been diagnosed. Changing your Facebook page to purple, ordering a coloring […]
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The Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is a unique facility, the first of its kind in the United States. Its partner organization, Alzheimer’s Universe at AlzU.org, offers free, online educational lessons for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers and family members. Read more about the new project educating young students […]
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The strongest genetic predictor of Alzheimer’s disease is the AP0E4 gene. Recent studies published in JAMA Neurology show that healthy lifestyle changes can improve cognition and protect against cognitive decline in seniors who carry this gene. Read more about these lifestyle changes and the impact they have on AP0E4 gene carriers. The APOE4 Gene To […]
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Last Updated: May 14, 2018 Researchers from King’s College London believe a blood test would allow Alzheimer’s disease to be diagnosed and treated before symptoms occur. Learn more about the research on using a blood test for Alzheimer’s and what it means for the future of dementia treatment. Researchers Use a Blood Test to Predict the Onset […]
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