Alzheimer's disease: 9 most common risk factors, from obesity to depression: Medical Daily

Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco studied the similarities between Alzheimer’s patients in order to flag risk factors so others can lower their chances of disease. The findings, published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, reveal the top risk factors that are responsible for two-thirds of the world’s Alzheimer’s cases. The research team analyzed more than 300 studies that focused on Alzheimer’s disease-specific risk factors and narrowed it down to the nine they believed to be the most common:
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New Treatment Could Prevent, Reverse Alzheimer’s

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Insulin resistance increases risk for Alzheimer's disease, study finds

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Scientists find first drug that appears to slow Alzheimer's disease | Science | The Guardian: Scientists appear to have broken a decades-long deadlock in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease after announcing trial results for the first drug that appears to slow the pace of mental decline.

Study links Alzheimer’s disease, lack of sleep - KFOX - Breaking News, Weather, and Traffic#.Va6PZNHbKid#.Va6PZNHbKid#.Va6PZNHbKid

Study links Alzheimer’s disease, lack of sleep - KFOX - Breaking News, Weather, and Traffic#.Va6PZNHbKid#.Va6PZNHbKid#.Va6PZNHbKid: A new research study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference showed a decline in memory in people who sleep less or had interrupted sleep cycles.

Alzheimer's disease linked to sleep problems, studies find - CBS News

Alzheimer's disease linked to sleep problems, studies find - CBS News: Disrupted sleep may be one of the missing pieces in explaining how a hallmark of Alzheimer's, a sticky protein called beta-amyloid, starts its damage long before people have trouble with memory, researchers reported Monday at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.

Women And Memory Problems: Alzheimer's Study Suggests Women Deteriorate Faster : Health

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15-year-old schoolboy develops test for Alzheimer's disease - Telegraph

15-year-old schoolboy develops test for Alzheimer's disease - Telegraph: A 15-year-old British boy has developed a potential test for Alzheimer’s disease which could allow the condition to be diagnosed 10 years before the first symptoms appear.


Currently Alzheimer’s can only be detected through a series of cognitive tests or by looking at the brain after death.

Health of Alzheimer's disease caregivers takes serious toll, research shows | News - Home

Health of Alzheimer's disease caregivers takes serious toll, research shows | News - Home: That deterioration also affects caregivers, according to research from Johns Hopkins University, Duke University and Utah State University showing that caregivers of someone with dementia are six times more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's as well.

Enriched blood cells preserve cognition in mice with features of Alzheimer's disease

Enriched blood cells preserve cognition in mice with features of Alzheimer's disease: Cedars-Sinai researchers have successfully tested two new methods for preserving cognition in laboratory mice that exhibit features of Alzheimer's disease by using white blood cells from bone marrow and a drug for multiple sclerosis to control immune response in the brain.

Is Alzheimer's disease preventable? - CNN.com

Is Alzheimer's disease preventable? - CNN.com: That is why the Alzheimer's Association created a list of 10 things that are good for your brain and good for your health. It's possible these are also beneficial at slowing or preventing Alzheimer's or related dementia. Tips include getting enough sleep, eating healthy, exercising a few times a week and not smoking. They also encourage enrollment in a clinical trial. The association website can help direct and connect people with research going on in their area.

UC Berkeley researcher leads study linking poor sleep to Alzheimer's disease | The Daily Californian

UC Berkeley researcher leads study linking poor sleep to Alzheimer's disease | The Daily Californian: A team of scientists led by a UC Berkeley researcher has linked persistent poor sleep to the buildup of a toxic protein that can inhibit the ability to form long-term memory and, eventually, lead to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

A study published Monday by a group led by Bryce Mander, a postdoctoral fellow in the UC Berkeley psychology department, describes how low-quality, disturbed sleep leads to the buildup of the toxic protein beta-amyloid. The study was published online in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

Diabetes Speeds up Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease by up to 40 Percent : News : Headlines & Global News

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Scientists discover protective molecule against Alzheimer's Disease

Scientists discover protective molecule against Alzheimer's Disease: The research is part of a joint collaboration between groups of scientists led by Professor Xin-Fu Zhou from the University of South Australia and Professor Yanjiang Wang at China's Third Military University.

Earlier this month the research partnership discovered a drug used in the treatment of stroke victims could help stop the progression of the disease.

The scientists have made a discovery of one of the mechanisms of Alzheimer's Disease.

Arginine May Be A Cause and Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease in Mice Alzheimer's News Today

Arginine May Be A Cause and Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease in Mice Alzheimer's News Today: A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience revealed that specific immune cells and degradation of a nutrient called arginine might be linked to Alzheimer’s disease development. The study was performed by researchers at Duke University Medical Center, the West Virginia University School of Medicine and the University of Washington, and is entitled “Arginine Deprivation and Immune Suppression in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease.”

Alzheimer's disease cured in mice with ultrasound technology - GeekSnack

Alzheimer's disease cured in mice with ultrasound technology - GeekSnack: Alzheimer’s disease affects 50 million people worldwide. By definition it is the most common form of dementia, which causes memory loss, problems with thinking and behavior. Symptoms develop slowly and get worse as the patient gets older. Majority of people with Alzheimer’s are 65 and older, yet it can develop from the earlier age of 40s or 50s. In the initial stages people start losing their memory, and as it progresses individuals lose their ability to perform daily tasks, not being able to communicate or remember anything about their surroundings.

New MIND diet may significantly protect against Alzheimer's disease

New MIND diet may significantly protect against Alzheimer's disease: A new diet, appropriately known by the acronym MIND, could significantly lower a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, even if the diet is not meticulously followed, according to a paper published online for subscribers in March in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

Ultrasound therapies target brain cancers and Alzheimer’s disease | Science/AAAS | News

Ultrasound therapies target brain cancers and Alzheimer’s disease | Science/AAAS | News: From imaging babies to blasting apart kidney stones, ultrasound has proved to be a versatile tool for physicians. Now, several research teams aim to unleash the technology on some of the most feared brain diseases.

The blood-brain barrier, a tightly packed layer of cells that lines the brain's blood vessels, protects it from infections, toxins, and other threats but makes the organ frustratingly hard to treat. A strategy that combines ultrasound with microscopic blood-borne bubbles can briefly open the barrier, in theory giving drugs or the immune system access to the brain. In the clinic and the lab, that promise is being evaluated.

Nasal spray shows promise as treatment for Alzheimer's disease

Nasal spray shows promise as treatment for Alzheimer's disease | Fox News: Researchers say they’ve developed a nasal spray that could potentially improve memory and other mental capabilities for the more than 5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

In a pilot study at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, researchers studied 60 adults between the ages of 55 and 85 diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild to moderate Alzheimer's dementia (AD). Participants were nasally administered doses of man-made insulin called insulin detemir for 21 days.

What You Should Know About Early-Onset Alzheimer’s - Health News and Views - Health.com

What You Should Know About Early-Onset Alzheimer’s - Health News and Views - Health.com: Alzheimer’s disease is usually thought of as something senior citizens get. While that is often true, it’s not always the case: Up to 5% of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are under age 65—usually in their 40s or 50s—and are considered to have an “early onset” or “younger onset” of the disease.

Symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer’s are no different than symptoms of more traditional cases, says Mary Sano, PhD, professor of psychiatry and director of Alzheimer’s disease research at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in the Bronx, whom Moore consulted during her research for Still Alice. But because the condition is so rare in adults under 65, the signs may not be recognized as quickly by patients themselves, or by those around them.

“By the time people ask for help, something strange has probably been going on for at least six months,” says Sano. “And often, it’s family members and close friends who can provide a point of view that a change has occurred, which can allow that person to realize something is wrong.”