alzheimer’s

Late: New Type of Dementia Discovered

According to a recent research, published in the journal Brain, millions of elderly people have a form of dementia that…

6 years ago

Parkinson’s Disease Test Could Help Diagnose Early Stages

According to a recent study, a test of how sticky a protein molecule is could help diagnose the early stages…

8 years ago

Arginine stops dementia in mice brains

A new study shows that tweaking the brain's immune system with an arginine supplement has prevented mice developing dementia. The…

10 years ago

Memory loss linked to sleep apnea

According to a study published in the journal Neurology, people who have difficulty breathing while asleep (sleep apnea) are more…

10 years ago

Brain has a weak spot for Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia, say researchers

British researchers have identified a weak spot in the brain which is responsible for developing Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. According…

10 years ago

Dementia study: Vitamin B12 and folic acid may not cut Alzheimer’s disease risk

According to Dutch researchers, taking vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements does not seem to cut the risk of developing…

10 years ago

Sleeping pills linked to Alzheimer’s disease

A new research suggests that long-term use of pills for anxiety and sleep problems may be linked to Alzheimer's disease.…

10 years ago

Vitamin D deficiency boosts dementia risk

A new study suggests that older people who have a severe vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of developing…

10 years ago

Study: One in three cases of Alzheimer’s disease worldwide is preventable

According to a recent research from the University of Cambridge, one in three cases of Alzheimer's disease worldwide is preventable.…

10 years ago

Study: More than 99% of drug trials for Alzheimer’s disease failed

According to a US study, more than 99% of drug trials for Alzheimer's disease during the past decade have failed.…

10 years ago

Citalopram could slow onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Citalopram, an anti-depressant drug, could be used to slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease, say scientists in the US. Research…

11 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi begins community service at nursing home

Silvio Berlusconi is due to start a year of community service at a care home near Milan. The former Italian…

11 years ago

Blood test can accurately predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease

US researchers have discovered that a blood test can accurately predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists at Georgetown University…

11 years ago

Obesity in later life can affect brain function

A Korean study has found that obesity in later life puts people at higher risk of brain decline. The study…

13 years ago

Damage to the retina linked to cognitive decline

US researchers have found that the examination of the back of the eye may offer an insight into the health…

13 years ago

Jimmy Ellis, Disco Inferno hit singer, died at 74

Jimmy Ellis, the lead singer of Philadelphia-based funk band The Trammps, which rose to fame with its top 10 hit…

13 years ago

Alzheimer sufferers on Aricept had a slower decline in their memory, says a new study

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that patients who stayed on the dementia drug…

13 years ago

Antipsychotics may increase risk of death in dementia patients

A US study found that some antipsychotic medication may increase the risk of death in patients with dementia more than…

13 years ago

Fasting on and off can make you live longer

US scientists found that starvation on alternate days can make people live longer by boosting brain power and shedding weight.…

13 years ago

Alzheimer’s brain destructive plaques have been cleared in mice tests

US scientists have discovered how to rapidly clear the destructive plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients while they…

13 years ago

A quick 21-question Alzheimer test can reveal if your loved one is at risk

A quick test that tells if your loved one is at risk of Alzheimer’s disease has been devised by Banner…

13 years ago

Alzheimer’s disease prevention: vitamins and fish protect the brain from ageing

A new research suggests that a diet rich in vitamins and fish may protect the brain from ageing while junk…

13 years ago

Andrew Embiricos, Rita Hayworth’s grandson, dies in an apparent suicide at 25

Andrew Ali Aga Khan Embiricos, Rita Hayworth’s grandson died after an apparent suicide in his Manhattan apartment on Sunday. Andrew…

13 years ago

Osteoporosis and a daily glass of wine

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that moderate consumption of wine can increase bone mineral…

13 years ago

Liliane Bettencourt, L’Oreal heiress is mentally unfit, a judge rules.

Liliane Bettencourt, L'Oreal heiress announced today she wants to emigrate after a judge ruled that she was “mentally unfit” to…

13 years ago