Menopause and Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's disease is most common in people over age 65. We also know that Alzheimer's disease is more common in women than men. Researchers already know that the hormone changes...reactionscomments
Diuretics and Cognitive Health: Delaying Alzheimer's Disease?Many different things can contribute to Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Old age is the most well-known. But other factors include: Researchers looking to address dementia in older people have recently...reactions3comments
What Words Can Say: Writing Test to Predict Alzheimer'sI enjoy writing. (She said, as if that’s not obvious to someone who is currently reading something I wrote.) Not only do I enjoy writing these pieces for you or...reactionscomments
What is the Connection Between Gut Health and Alzheimer's Disease?Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia worldwide. However, there are few treatments for it. Scientists believe that Alzheimer's is caused by clumps of a protein called amyloid-beta...reactions1comment
Research for Alzheimer's Drug, Solanezumab, Not Moving Forward After Failed ResultsDrugmaker Eli Lilly and clinical researchers recently stopped a nationwide clinical trial that was testing the drug solanezumab, a medicine that had shown some promise against Alzheimer’s disease. After analyzing...reactionscomments
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Alzheimer's DiseaseThe number of people being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is growing. More than 6 million Americans age 65 and older are living with the disease. But there are disparities (differences)...reactionscomments
Reducing Blood Pressure to Prevent Alzheimer’s: Results From a Recent StudyBlood pressure and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia have been linked together before. Recently there have been new research breakthroughs that may open up...reactionscomments
Who Are You? (Part Two)It is so painful to watch your loved one leave you. Even more so when you have been married for over 60 years. Mom endured that pain for a number...reactionscomments
Can a Blood Test Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias?Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis is a challenge for patients, physicians, and researchers. There is no single accurate test to diagnose AD. People cannot be diagnosed until they begin to exhibit...reactionscomments
