Elevated brain amyloid level associated with increased likelihood of cognitive decline Among a group of cognitively normal individuals, those who had elevated levels in the brain of the protein amyloid were more likely to experience cognitive decline in the following years, according to a study. Elevated brain amyloid level associated with increased likelihood of cognitive…
Alzheimer’s disease patients with psychosis more likely to be misdiagnosed, study suggests People with Alzheimer’s disease who experience psychosis — including delusions and hallucinations — are five times more likely to be misdiagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies compared to patients who do not, new research suggests. Alzheimer’s disease patients with psychosis more likely to…
Whole-body vibration training improves balance control and sit-to-stand performance among middle-aged and older adults: a pilot randomized controlled trial Aging is associated with decreased balance, which increases falling risk. The objective of the current study was to determine the feasibility and effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) training on knee extensor… Whole-body vibration training improves balance…
Gut bacteria might one day help slow down aging process Slowing down the aging process might be possible one day with supplements derived from gut bacteria. Gut bacteria might one day help slow down aging process Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
More amyloid in the brain, more cognitive decline The amount of amyloid plaques in a person’s brain predicts the rate at which his or her cognition will decline in the next four years, outlines new research. More amyloid in the brain, more cognitive decline Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
Gap in health care for Alzheimer’s disease patients who live alone 46% of patients who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in Sweden live alone in their homes, in particular older women, researchers report. Gap in health care for Alzheimer’s disease patients who live alone Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
19-year-olds as sedentary as 60-year-olds, study suggests Physical activity among children and teens is lower than previously thought, and, in another surprise finding, young adults after the age of 20 show the only increases in activity over the lifespan. 19-year-olds as sedentary as 60-year-olds, study suggests Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
Good nutrition, physical training and mental exercises can reverse physical frailty in the elderly Physical frailty is common among the elderly and is strongly associated with cognitive impairment, dementia and adverse health outcomes such as disability, hospitalisation, and mortality. A four-year study showed that a combination of nutritional, physical and cognitive interventions can reverse physical…
Gene variant protecting against Alzheimer’s disease decreases plasma beta-amyloid levels The APP gene variant protecting against Alzheimer’s disease significantly decreases plasma beta-amyloid levels in a population cohort. This is a very significant discovery, as many on-going drug trials in the field of Alzheimer’s disease focus on decreasing beta-amyloid levels in the brain tissue. According to…
African plant extract offers new hope for Alzheimer’s A plant extract used for centuries in traditional medicine in Nigeria could form the basis of a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have found. African plant extract offers new hope for Alzheimer’s Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging