Shingles linked to subjective cognitive decline …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research links shingles with a higher risk of experiencing cognitive decline. Image credit: Axel Heimken/picture alliance via Getty Images.If a person has had shingles, they are at higher risk of subjective cognitive decline, which may lead to further cognitive issues, says a … Read more
New mechanism for toxic plaque formation uncovered …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestRecent research uncovers new mechanisms for plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease. Design by MNT; Photography by Richard Bailey/Getty Images & The Journal of Cell Biology, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.New research shows that glial cells play an important role in producing amyloid beta, a … Read more
Mouse study tests new approach to restoring memory …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCould an experimental new drug help restore memory in Alzheimer’s? Image credit: Chelsea Victoria/Stocksy.Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there is still no cure for the disease.New disease-modifying drugs have shown potential, but there are concerns about … Read more
Which factors can help predict cognitive decline? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestFactors including a history of irregular heart rhythms and struggles to participate in daily activities could help predict a person’s rate of cognitive decline. Image credit: FG Trade/Getty Images.A new study has revealed that older age, female gender, irregular heart rhythms and … Read more
Processed red meat increases risk by 14% …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestReplacing processed red meat with beans and nuts may help offset the risk of dementia. Image credit: Oleksandra Yagello/Getty Images.A recent study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 reveals that daily consumption of processed red meat, such as bacon and … Read more
14 modifiable factors may help prevent onset …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestThe Lancet Commission outlines 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia in their new updated report. Image credit: Branden Harvey Stories/Stocksy.Reducing the risks of dementia starting as early as childhood could reduce the number of people living with dementia by nearly half, a … Read more