Are These Pricey New Alzheimer’s Drugs Worth It?
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Breakthrough new drugs that clear amyloid beta plaques from the brain are shaking up the field of Alzheimer’s disease research.The fact that patients’ mental deterioration slows when they’re on anti-amyloid dr…
Learn MoreOlive Oil a Powerful Prescription Against Dementia
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests.The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health professionals, found that olive oil lov…
Learn MoreOlive Oil a Powerful Prescription Against Dementia
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests.The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health professionals, found that olive oil lov…
Learn MoreObservan un vínculo entre la inflamación y el Alzheimer
JUEVES, 20 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Investigadores de todo el mundo trabajan para desentrañar los mecanismos subyacentes de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras formas de demencia. Ahora, un nuevo estudio apunta a lo que se conoce como infla…
Learn MoreEl ejercicio y el entrenamiento cognitivo frenan el deterioro del pensamiento. La vitamina D quizá no tanto
JUEVES, 20 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — A medida que las personas mayores comienzan a perder algunas de sus capacidades mentales, el ejercicio regular podría ralentizar la progresión a la demencia, indica un nuevo estudio. Con cinco meses de a…
Learn MoreComposite Inflammatory Biomarker Linked to Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher levels of a composite inflammatory biomarker are associated with an increased subsequent risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 in PLOS ONE.Krisztina Mekli, Ph.D., from the Cat…
Learn MoreComposite Inflammatory Biomarker Linked to Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher levels of a composite inflammatory biomarker are associated with an increased subsequent risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 in PLOS ONE.Krisztina Mekli, Ph.D., from the Cat…
Learn MoreEight in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most older adults think that screening for dementia is a good idea, but few actually take that step. Only about 20 percent of those aged 65 to 80 years had a screening test in the past year to see if their m…
Learn MoreScientists Spot 32 Proteins That Hint at Alzheimer’s Risk
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s difficult to fully predict who will develop Alzheimer’s disease in advance. Now, a new study suggests that certain markers in the blood may occur 10 to 20 years before the start of symptoms and could he…
Learn MoreEl estreñimiento podría ser un marcador del riesgo de demencia
MIÉRCOLES, 19 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El estreñimiento crónico podría no solo ser un indicador de la salud intestinal, sino también una señal de advertencia potencial de los declives en el pensamiento, sugiere un estudio preliminar. Los i…
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