Researchers based in the United States have discovered a possible link between the AB blood type and an increased risk of memory and thinking problems in later life.
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Alzheimer’s protein linked to increased brain activity in healthy older people
New research has shown that older adults with build-up of a hallmark Alzheimer’s protein have increased brain activity while performing memory tasks.
Commonly used anxiety drugs linked to Alzheimer’s risk
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.
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.