New research points to the fact that some brain cells age at different rates than others. Now, the scientists behind this discovery are focusing on just why this is, and how that information can be used to ensure that people … [Read more...]
The Future of Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
Traditionally, there are two methods of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The first involves an analysis of cerebrospinal fluid. The second utilizes a PET scan of the brain. Analyzing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) involves a spinal … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Neurodegenerative Diseases
New research indicates that some diabetes medications are linked to a lower risk of the development of dementia in those that take these meds. The study focused on a specific medication, called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 … [Read more...]
Dopamine Treatment and Alzheimer’s
New research into Alzheimer’s disease indicates that the neurotransmitter dopamine might have a positive impact on those that are suffering from the disease. Dopamine has long been associated with Parkinson’s disease, another … [Read more...]
Is There a Link Between High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s?
Recently, I posted a blog about how cardiovascular disease remains the most deadly thing in the United States. More people die from this each year than anything else. And when it comes to seniors, they are impacted far more heavily. This … [Read more...]
A Potential Link Between Shingles and Dementia?
New information about elderly individuals that get the shingles vaccine points to the idea that there may be a positive correlation between those that get the vaccine and having a lower risk of developing dementia as they … [Read more...]
How Stress Physically Impacts Family Caregivers
Being a family caregiver is really stressful. If you have ever been in this role for any period of time, you likely already know this. But new research indicates that the stress that is accrued when acting as a family caregiver is a lot … [Read more...]
Integrating Senior Care and Health Care
In a perfect world, senior care providers and health care providers would have all of the same information about an individual that they were working with. They would be able to share that info and make sure that they were working together … [Read more...]
Prostate Meds Might Help Improve Treatment of Lewy Body Dementia
New research out of University of Iowa Health Care indicates that medications that were originally designed to help treat those with an enlarged prostate might also be helpful in the fight against Lewy body dementia. The … [Read more...]
Steps Forward in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
A team of researchers has been looking at the treatments available for Alzheimer’s disease, including past, present, and those that are in development. The team concluded that there are likely promising medications that will be able to help … [Read more...]
Are Brain Supplements Worthwhile?
Brain supplements, also called nootropics, receive a lot of buzz in the news and over various types of media. However, all of the commercials and promotions don’t answer a very important question: are these supplements worth … [Read more...]
New Methods of Combating Neurodegenerative Disease
New research into prions might help further research into the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. Prions are abnormal agents that can occur in cellular proteins. They are infectious and quickly spread. … [Read more...]
