Having this type of fat common in middle age could predict Alzheimer’s — and it shows up 20 years before early symptoms
New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s ...
Belly fat linked to signs of Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms begin, study says
Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, may contribute to brain atrophy and early markers of Alzheimer’s disease, new research ...
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Some Cases of Dementia Can Be Cured, Researchers Say, Because They’re Caused by Fungus and Bacteria in Brain
A new research consortium has found not only that brain fungi or bacteria cause some dementia cases, but also that in some ...
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Doctors Explain How Dementia and Alzheimer's Differ, Plus Signs To Watch For
What you need to know. Dementia and Alzheimer's are often discussed together, especially when it comes to reducing our risk ...
Dementia and Alzheimer's in Tennessee: What to know
An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. That's about 1 in 9 people in his ...
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Hidden body fat predicts Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms
Researchers have uncovered a connection between a specific type of body fat and the abnormal brain proteins associated with ...
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Lifestyle choices and cognitive health linked to future dementia risk
The risk of developing dementia later in life is strongly predicted by a person's cognitive ability, functional limitations ...
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Unexpected symptom that could actually be an early warning sign of dementia
Along with memory problems, losing your sense of smell could be an early indicator of dementia. According to a report in ...
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Study declaring Alzheimer's to be a "brain disease" proven to be fabricated
New theories suggest Alzheimer's may involve autoimmunity, with beta-amyloid linked to immune response misfires.
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Alzheimer's breakthrough: Could be detected up to 20 years before dementia symptoms
Alzheimer's disease could be detected up to 20 years before dementia symptoms start to show following a major breakthrough by ...
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Alzheimer’s Association offers holiday gift guide for people living with dementia and their caregivers
Holiday shopping and gift-giving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia.
SC to increase access to Alzheimer’s, dementia specialists for residents in rural communities
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s isn’t just fatal – but can also be incredibly overwhelming to the person diagnosed and their loved ...