08/01/2022
Shingles may raise your risk of Alzheimer's, study warns
A study led by Oxford University found varicella zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox and shingles, can set off a chain reaction in the brain linked to dementia.
Source: Daily Mail
07/02/2022
Researchers say flu shot connected to 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
One of the many tragic turns the politicization of COVID-19 and our country’s response to it has been the deleterious effect it has had on public health consensus. With the rise in privatization, ...
Source: Dailykos.com
06/30/2022
Women who have gone through menopause have 'hyperintensities', raises risk of Alzheimer's
Researchers found that women who have already undergone menopause have more hyperintensities - a small lesion - on their brain.
Source: Daily Mail
06/27/2022
COVID-19 may increase risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke: study
A Danish study discovered that patients leaving the hospital after a COVID-19 infection were more likely to have a higher risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Source: Fox News
06/26/2022
Flu Vaccination Linked to 40% Reduced Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Older adults who received at least one flu vaccination were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease over the course of a four year follow up than their peers who did not receive a vaccine.
Source: Neurosciencenews.com
06/25/2022
Flu Vaccination Linked to 40% Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Over the course of four years, those who received at least one influenza vaccine were 40% less likely than their non-vaccinated peers to acquire Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Resea…
Source: SciTechDaily
06/24/2022
Study: Flu vaccination linked to 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
People who received at least one influenza vaccine were 40% less likely than their non-vaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer's disease over the course of four years, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.
Source: Medical Xpress
06/10/2022
High Omega-3 DHA Level in Blood Linked With 49% Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Simple dietary intervention could amount to billions in health care cost savings. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults and the 7th leading cause of death in the United States according to the National Institute on Aging. It…
Source: SciTechDaily
06/09/2022
People With a High Omega-3 DHA Level in Their Blood Are at 49% Lower Risk of Alzheimer's
People with higher levels of omega-3 DHA in their blood are 49% less likely to develop dementia than those with lower levels. Researchers say adding additional omega-3 DHA to the diet, especially in those with the Alzheimer's associated Apoe4 gene, could slow…
Source: Neurosciencenews.com
03/23/2022
Cholesterol and glucose levels at age 35 are linked to future risk of Alzheimer’s, Boston researchers find
Boston researchers found that lower HDL (high-density “good” cholesterol) and high triglyceride levels at age 35 are linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s. High blood glucose lev…
Source: The Mercury News
03/17/2022
Frequent daytime napping by older adults linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s, study says
“The vicious cycle we observed between daytime sleep and Alzheimer’s disease offers a basis for better understanding the role of sleep in the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults,” said Dr. Peng Li, a lead author of the study.
Source: The Boston Globe
03/01/2022
Daily walks may significantly reduce risk of Alzheimer's, new study says
A new study suggests that going walking for two-and-a-half hours a week can reduce the risk of developing dementia by a third.
Source: Fox News
02/17/2022
Bacteria in the Nose May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Chlamydia pneumoniae, a bacterium that is commonly present in the nose, can invade the brain via nerves in the nasal cavity. Once the bacterium is in the central nervous system, brain cells react within days, depositing Alzheimer's-associated amyloid-beta pep…
Source: Neurosciencenews.com
01/22/2022
Dementia: The 'afternoon snack' that may increase your risk of Alzheimer's - study warning
DEMENTIA is a destructive set of symptoms associated with progressive brain decline. According to research, an 'afternoon snack' can increase your risk of Alzheimer's disease - the most common cause of dementia.
Source: Express
12/23/2021
Dementia: The everyday food item that cuts the risk of Alzheimer's by 10-30% - BMJ report
DEMENTIA can seem inevitable but there are proven ways to protect your brain against decline. According to a BMJ report, an everyday food item can slash your risk of Alzheimer's disease by up to 30 percent.
Source: Express
12/21/2021
Dementia: Two spices that can cut down the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Foods To Fight Dementia: Every spice present in your pantry is loaded with nutrients and can be beneficial for health in one or more ways. When it comes particularly to Alzheimer's, researchers believe that cumin and cinnamon can slow or cut down the risk and…
Source: The Times of India
12/17/2021
Dementia: The popular drink linked to a threefold greater risk of Alzheimer's - study
DEMENTIA is set to become more burdensome in the coming decades, as populations across the world get older. Finding ways to mitigate the coming wave is of vital importance to families and healthcare systems alike. One study found a link between a popular type…
Source: Express
12/13/2021
Viagra associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
Findings of a new study support further investigation of sildenafil as a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Source: National Institutes of Health
12/12/2021
People who take Viagra have lower risk of Alzheimer's, study says
Viagra might help treat Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers who have been using the impotence drug to study the effects it has on the brain.
Source: Medical Xpress
12/08/2021
Drinking This Much Coffee Daily Lowers Your Risk of Alzheimer's — Best Life
New research suggests that drinking this many cups of coffee a day could help lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Source: Best Life
12/07/2021
People who take Viagra have lower risk of Alzheimer’s: study
New research provided encouraging findings about treating Alzheimer's, though doctors say more research is needed.
Source: New York Daily News
12/06/2021
Taking Viagra cuts the risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 69 percent
Scientists claim the love drug may help boost brain health and cut levels of toxic proteins that trigger dementia.
Source: New York Post
12/06/2021
Giant Study Finds Viagra Is Linked to Almost 70% Lower Risk of Alzheimer's
Usage of the medication sildenafil – better known to most as the brand-name drug Viagra – is associated with dramatically reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
Source: ScienceAlert
11/23/2021
Taking a daily power walk reduces risk of Alzheimer’s, mental decline
Researchers have found that physical activity dampens inflammation in the brain, protecting against mental decline.
Source: Study Finds
11/23/2021
New study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Good news for those of us who can't face the day without their morning flat white: a long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
Source: Medical Xpress
10/28/2021
Scientists pinpoint personality traits that increase risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study has offered more clues about the type of people who typically get Alzheimer’s.
Source: New York Post