Research: Solanezumab Successful in Slowing Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's
Friday August 24, 2012
Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical drug company, announced this morning that a new drug called solanezumab showed some success in treating Alzheimer's disease. The company has been conducting phase three clinical ... Read More
Study: Is Chocolate Good for Your Brain?
Tuesday August 14, 2012
Now here's some research news I love! Chocolate, specifically cocoa flavanols, was shown to boost brain power in older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.
A recent study in the journal ... Read More
Vascular Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease: What's the Difference?
Sunday August 12, 2012
Do you ever get confused about the different types of dementia you hear about? While Alzheimer's is the most common type, it's not the only one. Shortly after I was ... Read More
A Sign of Alzheimer's Disease: Poor Judgment
Sunday August 5, 2012
We often think of short term memory problems as one of the main signs of early Alzheimer's disease. For example, if your wife forgets that her brother stopped by earlier ... Read More