These risk factors previously have been linked to higher odds of dementia, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, but it’s been unclear exactly how.
Tag: Alzheimer’s
Common Prostate Cancer Therapy Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
Men with prostate cancer being treated with a common hormone therapy may be doubling their risk of dementia, a recent study says.
Does Your Brain Shrink as You Get Older? (Video)
See if you can tell which video quiz contestant correctly answers this question from the Cleveland Clinic-Parade survey on aging. Then listen to what our brain health specialist says.
Which Diet Helps Protect Your Brain as You Age? (Video)
Six contestants try to guess the answer in a video quiz based on the Cleveland Clinic-Parade survey on aging. Can you predict who’s right, and what our wellness dietitian will say?
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What’s the Best Way to Limit Your Alzheimer’s Disease Risk? (Video)
Six contestants try to guess the answer in a video quiz based on the Cleveland Clinic-Parade survey on aging. See if you can predict what our brain health specialist will say.
How a Peanut Butter Test May Detect Alzheimer’s
Creamy or crunchy – and oh, so spreadable – peanut butter is not your first thought as a possible game-changer in Alzheimer’s disease research. But it has potential, according to researchers at the University of Florida. They conducted a peanut butter smell test hoping to find an inexpensive, noninvasive way to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s and track … Read More
Drug Shows Promise in Reducing Agitation Due to Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that a drug already on the market may help people with Alzheimer’s disease-related agitation. They found that people with moderate to severe agitation who took the drug saw a 60 percent reduction in symptoms compared to the control group.
Best Ways to Protect Your Mind Against Dementia
Most Americans fear getting dementia from Alzheimer’s disease more than any other disease, including cancer. However, a growing body of evidence supports ways people can act to help prevent this disease from getting a grip on their minds.
6 Ways to Maintain Your Brain Health (Infographic)
You ask a lot of your brain. It thinks 70,000 thoughts each day. To help preserve this amazing organ’s function, follow these 6 tips from our experts at Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
If You Have Sleep Apnea, Your Memory May Decline Earlier in Life
Sleep apnea — a sleep disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep — may be doing more than affecting the quality of your sleep and making you tired. A recent study finds a link between abnormal breathing patterns during sleep – like heavy snoring and apnea – and cognitive decline at an earlier … Read More