Alzheimer’s disease study links brain health, physical activity People at risk for Alzheimer’s disease who do more moderate-intensity physical activity, but not light-intensity physical activity, are more likely to have healthy patterns of glucose metabolism in their brain, according to a new study. Alzheimer’s disease study links brain health, physical activity Source: Science Daily Healthy…
Interventions to prevent cognitive decline, dementia Cognitive training, blood pressure management for people with hypertension, and increased physical activity all show modest but inconclusive evidence that they can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia, but there is insufficient evidence to support a public health campaign encouraging their adoption, says a new report. Interventions to prevent…
Anti-epilepsy drug restores normal brain activity in mild Alzheimer’s disease An anti-epileptic drug has been tested for its potential impact on the brain activity of patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease. The team documented changes in patients’ EEGs that suggest the drug could have a beneficial effect. Anti-epilepsy drug restores normal brain activity in mild Alzheimer’s…
Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music — these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses with Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a study. Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Proton pump inhibitors do not contribute to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease Noting that the prescription of proton pump inhibitors is on the rise among middle-aged and older adults, a team of researchers designed a new study to examine PPIs and the risk of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease. They published their study in…
Alzheimer’s disease risk linked to a network of genes associated with myeloid cells Researchers have found that a network of genes associated with myeloid cells is central to Alzheimer’s disease susceptibility. Alzheimer’s disease risk linked to a network of genes associated with myeloid cells Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Greater muscle strength, better cognitive function for older people Greater muscle strength is associated with better cognitive function in ageing men and women, according to a new study. The association of extensively measured upper and lower body muscle strength with cognitive function was observed, but handgrip strength was not associated with cognitive function. Greater muscle…
Alzheimer’s gene associated with failure to adapt to cognitive challenge in healthy adults Healthy adults carrying the gene APOE4 — the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) — may struggle to adapt their brain activity to increasing cognitive demands as they get older, according to a study. Alzheimer’s gene associated with failure…
Where are the new therapies for heart disease? Despite dramatic reductions in the death rate from cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, it remains the leading causes of death, and experts have expressed concern that the number of new therapies coming to market has lagged. Where are the new therapies for heart disease? …
Insomnia medication may wake up some patients from vegetative state A systematic review of zolpidem for noninsomnia neurological disorders, including movement disorders and disorders of consciousness, finds reason for additional research. Insomnia medication may wake up some patients from vegetative state Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain