Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed before patients experience symptoms: Study
2 years, 4 months ago

Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed before patients experience symptoms: Study

Hindustan Times  

People suffering from Alzheimer's disease can be identified before they experience any symptoms and it's also possible to predict who will deteriorate within the next few years, suggests the findings of a large study led by Lund University in Sweden. This is why Alzheimer's is so difficult to diagnose in its early stages", explains Oskar Hansson, senior physician in neurology at Skane University Hospital and professor at Lund University. A pathologist who examines samples from a brain like this, would immediately diagnose the patient with Alzheimer's", says Rik Ossenkoppele, who is the first author of the study and is a senior researcher at Lund University and Amsterdam University Medical Center. He explains that Alzheimer's researchers belong to two schools of thought - on one hand, those who believe that Alzheimer's disease cannot be diagnosed until cognitive impairment begins.

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Want To Prevent Dementia? Ask These 12 Questions At Your Next Doctor's Appointment.
1 month, 1 week ago

Want To Prevent Dementia? Ask These 12 Questions At Your Next Doctor's Appointment.

Huff Post  

Tom Werner via Getty Images From your diet to exercise to sleep patterns, lots of aspects of your brain health are in your own control. “That’s why these questions are very important, because we are trying to prevent people from having difficulties in the future, whether it’s heart attack, strokes or just, in general, for brain health,” Garg explained. He …

Break into sweat: Study shows aerobic exercise reduces Alzheimer’s risk
2 months, 1 week ago

Break into sweat: Study shows aerobic exercise reduces Alzheimer’s risk

Hindustan Times  

Alzheimer’s disease has limited treatments for its symptoms, but the progression is almost always inevitable. A study from the Federal University of São Paulo, published in the Brain Research journal, adds to this ongoing list as the findings revealed the benefits of aerobic exercise for brain health. Aerobic exercise reduces Alzheimer’s disease risk The study found that exercise helps in …

How one health concern could predict Alzheimer’s disease decades before first symptoms occur
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How one health concern could predict Alzheimer’s disease decades before first symptoms occur

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This crucial result was discovered because we investigated Alzheimer’s disease pathology as early as midlife …

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people

CNN  

CNN — Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to healthier cognitive aging, including exercising, avoiding tobacco, speaking a second language or even playing a musical instrument. “We have found that things like keeping physically and mentally active and engaged, having few ‘vascular’ risk factors, speaking a second language, playing …

Top dementia expert reveals the two popular diets that really can stop Alzheimer's before it strikes, according to science
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Top dementia expert reveals the two popular diets that really can stop Alzheimer's before it strikes, according to science

Daily Mail  

Berries boost your cognitive function. Research has suggested that two diets in particular, the Mediterranean diet and the MIND may offer some protection against cognitive decline. Professor June Andrews OBE FRCN FCGI is an expert in care of older frail people and people with dementia That's because research shows those with certain conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity …

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say

The Independent  

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What is Alzheimer's Disease? Know causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of Dementia
9 months, 2 weeks ago

What is Alzheimer's Disease? Know causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of Dementia

India TV News  

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects memory, thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out simple tasks. The symptoms vary from person to person, but some common signs include: Memory loss, especially of recent events Difficulty in finding the right words or understanding conversations Challenges in planning or solving problems Confusion about time or place …

Scientists find 5 factors that can improve brain health, lower dementia risk
1 year, 1 month ago

Scientists find 5 factors that can improve brain health, lower dementia risk

India Today  

Scientists have unlocked the secrets to maintaining a sharp mind in later years. A recent study published in JAMA Neurology identified five lifestyle factors that contribute to brain health as individuals age. Factors for improved brain health included no smoking, engaging in moderate to vigorous exercise, limited alcohol consumption, participating in brain-stimulating activities, and following a variation of the MIND …

6 Seemingly Harmless Habits That May Increase Your Risk Of Dementia
1 year, 2 months ago

6 Seemingly Harmless Habits That May Increase Your Risk Of Dementia

Huff Post  

LaylaBird via Getty Images These lifestyle factors could be messing with your cognitive function. “Dementia is a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as judgment and memory loss,” explained Blair Steel, a psychologist at Carrara Treatment, Wellness & Spa. Steel said “being inactive does a number on the brain.” Just like other muscles, …

How exercise is linked to brain health
1 year, 3 months ago

How exercise is linked to brain health

Live Mint  

Many studies have shown that exercise can lift our mood, improve sleep and reduce feelings of anxiety. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, shows that being physically active is linked to increased size of brain areas important for memory and learning, a press statement published in iOS Press reveals. The researchers found that even moderate levels of …

High metabolism may be early sign of Alzheimer's disease: Study
1 year, 4 months ago

High metabolism may be early sign of Alzheimer's disease: Study

Hindustan Times  

A metabolic rise in an area of the brain called the hippocampus is an early stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to Karolinska Institutet researchers in a study published in Molecular Psychiatry. High metabolism may be early sign of Alzheimer's disease: Study Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and strikes about 20,000 people in Sweden …

World Alzheimer's Day: 7 things you should do every day to cut Alzheimer's disease risk
1 year, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer's Day: 7 things you should do every day to cut Alzheimer's disease risk

Hindustan Times  

Alzheimer's disease can have a devastating impact on one's life. Studies prove that chances of Alzheimer's can be reduced with lifestyle modifications be it regular physical activity, good diet, managing stress and chronic conditions. On the occasion of World Alzheimer's Day, here are factors that can help reduce risk of the disease As per researchers, compared to people with no …

Dementia: Experts have discovered how exercise might prevent Alzheimer’s disease
1 year, 6 months ago

Dementia: Experts have discovered how exercise might prevent Alzheimer’s disease

The Independent  

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Kerala University to create awareness on Alzheimer’s disease among youngsters
1 year, 7 months ago

Kerala University to create awareness on Alzheimer’s disease among youngsters

The Hindu  

Kerala University has embarked on a drive to create awareness among school students on the increasing prevalence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the State. Spearheaded by the Biochemistry department in association with the Commerce department at the university, the programme also aims at imparting knowledge in caring for a family member afflicted with Azheimer’s in view of the difficulty …

‘Turning point’ in the fight against Alzheimer’s as drug found to slow disease
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Turning point’ in the fight against Alzheimer’s as drug found to slow disease

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Risk can increase with age, impacting one in 14 people over the age of 65 …

Why is this Alzheimer’s breakthrough so important?
1 year, 8 months ago

Why is this Alzheimer’s breakthrough so important?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Scientists found that donanemab was able to slow clinical …

How lean muscle mass could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
1 year, 8 months ago

How lean muscle mass could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Live Mint  

Exercise has been linked to improving some symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, while lack of physical activity is shown to be a risk by previous research. Now, a new study shows that lean muscle mass contributes to preventing the disease onset. According to a new study published in BMJ Medicine, high levels of lean muscle could help protect people from Alzheimer's …

The form of exercise that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to new study
1 year, 8 months ago

The form of exercise that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to new study

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists have identified a form of exercise that can help prevent …

Increased lean muscle mass protects against Alzheimer's disease: Study
1 year, 8 months ago

Increased lean muscle mass protects against Alzheimer's disease: Study

Hindustan Times  

Researchers found high levels of lean muscle may protect against Alzheimer's disease. Increased lean muscle mass protects against Alzheimer's disease: Study This research was published in BMJ Medicine. Some 584 genetic variants were associated with lean muscle mass; none was located in the APOE gene region that is associated with vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease. On average, higher lean muscle mass …

Opinion: New Alzheimer’s drugs are costly and controversial. Are we going about this all wrong?
1 year, 9 months ago

Opinion: New Alzheimer’s drugs are costly and controversial. Are we going about this all wrong?

LA Times  

An illustration depicting neurons in a brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease, with abnormal accumulations of beta-amyloid and tau proteins shown in brown and blue, respectively. The Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of new Alzheimer’s drugs sparked a flicker of hope for the millions affected by this devastating disease. Eli Lilly’s stock price jumped 6.7% after it announced positive results …

Alcohol consumption linked to acceleration of Alzheimer's disease: Research
2 years, 1 month ago

Alcohol consumption linked to acceleration of Alzheimer's disease: Research

Hindustan Times  

According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 per cent to 80 per cent of dementia cases, making it the most prevalent type. Although current research indicates that alcohol use disorder is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, further study is needed to determine how alcohol use disorder affects the pathophysiology of the illness. Alcohol consumption linked to …

The SIX MINUTE daily exercise that might be enough to ward off Alzheimer’s
2 years, 2 months ago

The SIX MINUTE daily exercise that might be enough to ward off Alzheimer’s

Daily Mail  

Just six minutes of high-intensity exercise per day could help delay the onset of Alzheimer's, new research suggests. Results of the study, published in The Journal of Physiology, revealed brief but vigorous exercise was the most efficient way to increase BDNF, as it increased as much as five-fold compared to those who fasted or did light exercise This protein is …

Vitamin D May Lower Chances Of Preventing Dementia And Alzhiemer’s: Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Vitamin D May Lower Chances Of Preventing Dementia And Alzhiemer’s: Study

News 18  

Scientists have found that supplementation of Vitamin D can significantly lower the chance of developing the onset of neurological diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study published in the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association found that higher concentrations of Vitamin D in the brain reduce the chances of the onset of dementia or other cognitive impairments. The scientists …

Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Vitamin D could prevent dementia, new research reveals
2 years, 3 months ago

Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Vitamin D could prevent dementia, new research reveals

The Independent  

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Drug slows Alzheimer’s but can it make a real difference?
2 years, 3 months ago

Drug slows Alzheimer’s but can it make a real difference?

Associated Press  

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug modestly slowed the brain disease’s inevitable worsening — but the anxiously awaited new data leaves unclear how much difference that might make in people’s lives. But Dr. Ron Petersen, an Alzheimer’s expert at the Mayo Clinic, said the drug’s effect was “a modest one but I think it’s clinically meaningful” -- because even a few months’ …

These 5 Lifestyle Changes Can Possibly Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
2 years, 4 months ago

These 5 Lifestyle Changes Can Possibly Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

News 18  

Unhealthy lifestyle habits and leading a stressful life may lead to Alzheimer’s or dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and thinking skills along with impacting other brain functions. If a person is at risk with Alzheimer’s, there are high chances of him developing severe memory impairment and even losing the ability to carry out everyday tasks. …

Alzheimer’s disease: 5 daily habits that increase risk of dementia
2 years, 4 months ago

Alzheimer’s disease: 5 daily habits that increase risk of dementia

Hindustan Times  

Are you using it or losing it? A mind that doesn't 'exercise' can shrink which could lead to cognitive decline and also increase risk of Alzheimer's disease. Amyloid, a protein forms plaques around brain cells, while another protein tau could form tangles within brain cells. Dr. Mazhar Abbas Turabi, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Masina Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai tells HT Digital about harmful …

What causes Alzheimer's? Study puts leading theory to 'ultimate test'
2 years, 4 months ago

What causes Alzheimer's? Study puts leading theory to 'ultimate test'

NPR  

Study puts leading theory to 'ultimate test' Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP An idea that has propelled Alzheimer's research for more than 30 years is approaching its day of reckoning. The study comes after several experimental drugs have failed to prevent declines in memory and thinking even though they succeeded in removing amyloid from the brains …

Do healthy diets really reduce the risk of dementia?
2 years, 5 months ago

Do healthy diets really reduce the risk of dementia?

Live Mint  

Several studies suggest that a person's risk of dementia can be reduced by eating a healthy diet, but the findings of a new study suggest that two diets, including the Mediterranean diet, are not linked to a reduced risk of dementia. "Previous studies on the effects of diet on dementia risk have had mixed results," said study author Isabelle Glans, …

Alzheimer's disease is caused by decline in levels of amyloid-beta: Research
2 years, 5 months ago

Alzheimer's disease is caused by decline in levels of amyloid-beta: Research

Hindustan Times  

New research supports the hypothesis that Alzheimer's disease is caused by a decline in levels of a protein called amyloid-beta. "The paradox is that so many of us accrue plaques in our brains as we age, and yet so few of us with plaques go on to develop dementia," said Espay, professor of neurology in the UC College of Medicine, …

Alzheimer's management at home for elderly
2 years, 5 months ago

Alzheimer's management at home for elderly

Hindustan Times  

When an elderly family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a majority of families choose to care for them in the comfort of their own homes but as the disease progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to care for an Alzheimer's patient at home. Alzheimer's management at home for elderly Alzheimer's disease caregivers' frequently develop individualised plans to address their loved …

Cognition in older adults can be improved by daily supplements: Study
2 years, 6 months ago

Cognition in older adults can be improved by daily supplements: Study

Hindustan Times  

New research shows that taking a daily supplement may improve cognition in older adults. "There's an urgent need for safe and affordable interventions to protect cognition against decline in older adults," said Laura D. Baker, Ph.D., professor of gerontology and geriatric medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and co-principal investigator of the trial, along with Mark Espeland, Ph.D., …

Lifestyle Alterations To Prevent Dementia
2 years, 8 months ago

Lifestyle Alterations To Prevent Dementia

News 18  

Dementia is a syndrome that causes loss in cognitive function. Typically chronic or progressive in character, this mental illness impairs the memory, reasoning, and social skills of a person and significantly interferes with day-to-day functioning. Aim for a healthy weight and be physically active:Engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week can help you maintain a healthy …

Will we ever cure cruel Alzheimer's?
2 years, 8 months ago

Will we ever cure cruel Alzheimer's?

Daily Mail  

It was officially described 115 years ago. MailOnline looks at some of the potential breakthroughs that could one day lead to curing or reversing Alzheimer's: Vaccines and antibodies, brain zapping helmets, oxygen therapy and stem cells are just some of the areas experts are exploring in the hunt for a cure for Alzheimer's A study by researchers at the University …

Physical inactivity and midlife obesity are both tied to increased risk of developing Alzheimer's
2 years, 10 months ago

Physical inactivity and midlife obesity are both tied to increased risk of developing Alzheimer's

Daily Mail  

America's obesity problem may translate into larger issues down the line, as a new study finds that being overweight and living a sedentary lifestyle can put someone at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles and UC San Francisco found that a person who suffers from midlife obesity is at an 18 percent …

Study explores how to prevent cognitive decline in people with dementia
3 years, 2 months ago

Study explores how to prevent cognitive decline in people with dementia

Hindustan Times  

Dementia has been defined as the chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury. Study explores how to prevent cognitive decline in people with dementia An international team of researchers led by Universite de Montreal psychology professor Sylvie Belleville determined how many of those intervention sessions were needed to prevent cognitive decline in people …

Alzheimer's has no cure but you can help. A probe into neurological disorder, risk factors and FAQs
3 years, 6 months ago

Alzheimer's has no cure but you can help. A probe into neurological disorder, risk factors and FAQs

India TV News  

Everyone has moments of forgetfulness some time or the other, especially when life gets busy. Is memory loss such as misplacing car keys, calling wrong names the first symptom of Alzheimer's? According to research, exposure to noise from traffic on roads and railways over a long period is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease. Age …

Brain Diet: Foods to keep Alzheimer's disease at bay
3 years, 6 months ago

Brain Diet: Foods to keep Alzheimer's disease at bay

Hindustan Times  

Alzheimer's disease, a neurological disorder, can make your brain shrink or brain cells die over the period of time. Diet for Alzheimer’s Disease Mediterranean and DASH a combination of two diets is believed to prevent or slow brain decline. Dr. Bhargava & Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine and Founder of YouCare - All about YOU …

Lack of exercise and poor nutrition could directly increase risk of diseases like dementia, study shows
3 years, 7 months ago

Lack of exercise and poor nutrition could directly increase risk of diseases like dementia, study shows

The Independent  

An unhealthy lifestyle can increase the risk of diseases such as dementia by slowing the rate by which new brain cells are produced, according to a new study. Both poor diet and lack of exercise can influence the risk of cognitive decline and dementia by potentially influencing hippocampal neurogenesis long before the onset of the diseases, researchers found at the …

Some diabetic drugs can reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study
3 years, 7 months ago

Some diabetic drugs can reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study

Hindustan Times  

A new study has found that people taking certain drugs to lower blood sugar for type 2 diabetes had less amyloid in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer's disease. The study also found people taking these drugs, called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, showed slower cognitive decline than people in the other two groups. "People with diabetes have been shown to have …

Exercise training may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, says study
3 years, 9 months ago

Exercise training may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, says study

Hindustan Times  

A recent study shows a memory biomarker, myokine Cathepsin B, increased in older adults following a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training. Exercise training may prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, says study The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, showed that the positive association between CTSB and cognition, and the substantial modulation of lipid metabolites implicated in dementia, …

US Approves First New Alzheimer's Drug in Almost Two Decades
3 years, 9 months ago

US Approves First New Alzheimer's Drug in Almost Two Decades

News 18  

The United States on Monday approved a drug called Aduhelm to treat patients with Alzheimer’s, the first new medicine against the disease in almost two decades and the first to address cognitive decline linked to the condition. The decision was highly anticipated but also contentious, because an independent expert panel convened by the regulatory Food and Drug Administration last November …

Healthy diet helps preserve cognitive functions and delay dementia: RIVM
3 years, 10 months ago

Healthy diet helps preserve cognitive functions and delay dementia: RIVM

NL Times  

A healthy and balanced diet can help preserve cognitive functions, delaying the onset of dementia, according to a study conducted by the RIVM. On average, the cognitive functions of a person with an unhealthy diet deteriorated two years earlier compared to someone with a more balanced diet. The general cognitive functions of participants that ate healthily declined on average seven …

Here's how aerobic exercise can benefit older adults with Alzheimer's dementia
4 years, 1 month ago

Here's how aerobic exercise can benefit older adults with Alzheimer's dementia

Hindustan Times  

Exercising regularly has many health benefits, but did you know aerobic exercise could also benefit older adults living with Alzheimer's dementia? Here's how aerobic exercise can benefit older adults with Alzheimer's dementia According to a new research, aerobic exercise may help in slowing memory loss for older adults living with Alzheimer's dementia. "Our primary finding indicates that a six-month aerobic …

World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Ailment
4 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Ailment

News 18  

September 21 is observed as World Alzheimer’s day every year. Here’s everything you need to know about the disease: Symptoms and effects With a global number as high as 44 million, the accounted number of Alzheimer’s patients in India is about 4 million, according to alz.org. It’s mostly associated with short term memory; the patient would still identify their belongings …

Aerobics may protect against Alzheimer's disease
5 years, 1 month ago

Aerobics may protect against Alzheimer's disease

India TV News  

Researchers have found that regular aerobic exercise not only improves physical health but also improves cognitive functioning, which might protect against Alzheimer's disease. They underwent a battery of assessments, including cardiorespiratory fitness testing, measurement of daily physical activity, brain glucose metabolism imaging, and cognitive function tests. Compared to the participants maintaining their usual level of physical activity, individuals assigned to …

Keto diet may fight against Alzheimer's disease, says study
5 years, 3 months ago

Keto diet may fight against Alzheimer's disease, says study

India TV News  

Eating low-carb and high-fat diet can help you fight against Alzheimer's disease, by protecting neurons from death during the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research in mice. Because interneurons require more energy compared to other neurons, they may be more susceptible to dying when they encounter the Alzheimer's disease protein amyloid beta. Mice with low levels of SIRT3 …

Healthy lifestyle behaviours play an important role in slowing development of memory problems
5 years, 4 months ago

Healthy lifestyle behaviours play an important role in slowing development of memory problems

Hindustan Times  

Healthy lifestyle behaviours including regular exercise and a heart-healthy diet may slow the development of a condition that affects one’s memory, says a recent study. Signs of mild cognitive impairment may include frequently losing things, forgetting to go to events and appointments, and having more trouble coming up with words than other people of your age. According to the U.S. …

Biogen reanalyzes studies, presses ahead on Alzheimer’s drug
5 years, 5 months ago

Biogen reanalyzes studies, presses ahead on Alzheimer’s drug

Associated Press  

Biogen Inc. said Tuesday it will seek federal approval for a medicine to treat early Alzheimer’s disease, a landmark step toward finding a treatment that can alter the course of the most common form of dementia. The two studies tested aducanumab, given as monthly infusions, in more than 3,000 patients with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s. …

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