Research by scientists in France and Canada suggests that there may be a link between use of benzodiazepine drugs and increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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Electromagnetic brain stimulation improves memory
Researchers at Northwestern University in the US have discovered that using controlled electromagnetism to stimulate specific areas of the brain can help to improve memory
New dual-action compound explored as potential Alzheimer’s treatment
Researchers in France have designed a new drug that is being investigated as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Obesity in early or mid-life may increase dementia risk
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford has discovered that obesity in early to mid-life may increase risk of dementia in later life.
Toxic proteins implicated in frontotemporal dementia and motor neurone disease
Scientists at University College London (UCL) and the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, in Cologne, have discovered how a specific genetic mutation may damage nerve cells in frontotemporal dementia and motor neurone disease
Low vitamin D linked to increased dementia risk
A new study has shown that older people with low vitamin D levels may be more likely to develop dementia
Study in mice suggests potential future treatment for Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine in the US have discovered a new experimental drug which could potentially be investigated as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
High blood pressure in midlife linked to cognitive decline in later life
A new study has suggested that high blood pressure in midlife could predict cognitive decline in later life.
New insights into the link between depression and dementia
New research indicates that people with depressive symptoms in later life are more likely to develop dementia than those of a similar age without depression.
Arthritis drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s down
A drug that is commonly used for arthritis has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s