Inherited Alzheimer’s Detectable 20 Years Before Dementia

Inherited forms of Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable as many as 20 years before problems with memory and thinking develop, scientists reported July 20, 2011, at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Alzheimer’s...

Increased Funding for Dementia Research in the UK

More money and expertise will be ploughed in to dementia research in the hope of moving closer to finding a cure or better treatment for the millions of families affected by this devastating condition, Care Services Minister Paul Burstow has announced.

New Biomarker May Help with Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new biomarker may help identify which people with mild memory deficits will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in the June 22, 2011, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of...

Cancer Drug Holds Promise As First Treatment for Common, Inherited Dementia

A drug already approved for people with cancer shows early potential as a therapy for a common form of dementia, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. “Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA) holds promise as a first-generation drug...

Being Overweight Or Obese During Middle Age May Increase the Risk of Certain Dementias

According to a new study, being overweight or obese during middle age may increase the risk of certain dementias. The research is published in the May 3, 2011, print issue of Neurology® the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Psychologists Ask How Well — Or Badly — We Remember Together

Several years ago, Suparna Rajaram noticed a strange sort of contagion in a couple she was close to. One partner acquired dementia—and the other lost the nourishing pleasures of joint reminiscence. “When the other person cannot validate shared...

Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline

If you want to keep your brain healthy, it turns out that visiting friends, attending parties, and even going to church might be just as good for you as crossword puzzles. According to research conducted at Rush University Medical Center, frequent social...

Irregular Heartbeat in Stroke Survivors May Increase Risk of Dementia

Stroke survivors who have an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation may be at higher risk of developing dementia than stroke survivors who do not have the heart condition, according to research published in the March 8, 2011, print issue of Neurology®,...

Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease May be Reduced With B12

A new study shows that vitamin B12 may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, adding more evidence to the scientific debate about whether the vitamin is effective in reducing the risk of memory loss. The research will be published in the October 19, 2010,...