Alzheimers Disease

Flu vaccine can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 40 percent – study

Researchers in the US have found that getting a flu vaccine in the past four years lessens an individual’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. They caution that the underlying mechanisms behind this process will likely require further study.

Can this smart sock tech help people living with dementia?

Milbotix’s smart socks – that don’t need to be charged – can monitor wearers’ heart rates and anxiety levels, alerting caregivers before their distress escalates.

Researchers pinpoint blood biomarker that foretells dementia

Dementia, often manifesting in old age, can severely impact the quality of life of an individual. Now researchers have identified a blood protein that is linked to dementia later in life, with promising uses for screenings and clinical trials.

Physically active older adults may steer clear of Alzheimer’s disease

While there is no absolute ‘proof’ that exercise protects brain volume, researchers find an association between self-reported exercise and cardiovascular benefits, which “may result in greater structural brain integrity.”

Can Alzheimer’s be cured?

An unprecedented study could lead to a more precise diagnosis of Alzheimer's as well as new treatments for the disease.

Some people don’t need 8 hours of sleep, and it’s likely genetic

Researchers at UCSF have identified a few genes that allow ‘elite sleepers’ to thrive on four to six hours of sleep and stave off neurodegenerative diseases to boot.

US approves first new Alzheimer's drug in two decades

US Food and Drug Administration said that the drug developed by Biogen named Aducanumab, or Aduhelm, is the only one that can likely treat the underlying disease as independent advisers urge caution over the treatment.

Here's how Covid-19 can creep into the brain and permanently damage it

Strange symptoms emerging in recovered Covid-19 victims had no medical explanations until now, and the research on it tells a grim tale.

'Superagers' brains offer clues for sharp memory in old age

Why do some people have awesome memories in old age? A study hopes to reveal the secret of those who manage to keep memories equivalent to people many years younger

Blood test might show early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Japan and Australia have led a new study together saying a new blood test can detect a toxic protein known as amyloid beta, linked to Alzheimer's.

Your speech may help detect signs of Alzheimer's disease

A new study on Alzheimer's disease says that there is a way of screening people for early intervention and it all lies in the way we use words when we speak.