Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease
There are a number of things that can increase your chances of getting Alzheimer's disease. Many of them we can do something about to reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer's. A comprehensive guide to risk factors for Alzheimer's and Alzheimer's prevention
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Alzheimer's Risk increases with Diabetes
Results of a study published in the Archives of Neurology link sufferers of diabetes as having a 65% higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Results of a study published in the Archives of Neurology link sufferers of diabetes as having a 65% higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's in twins
Twin studies research shows that while genes provide some indication of the risk of Alzheimer's a more complex relationship exists between genes and the way we live.
Twin studies research shows that while genes provide some indication of the risk of Alzheimer's a more complex relationship exists between genes and the way we live.
Literature, linguistics and Early Signs of Alzheimer's
Iris Murdoch's last book 'Jackson's Dilemma', published in 1995, demonstrated her use of simpler sentences and words, revealed later as signs of Alzheimer's.
Iris Murdoch's last book 'Jackson's Dilemma', published in 1995, demonstrated her use of simpler sentences and words, revealed later as signs of Alzheimer's.
Prospective Memory Problems Linked to Gene
Carriers of the e-4 allele suffer prospective memory problems
Carriers of the e-4 allele suffer prospective memory problems
Obesity in Middle Age Increases Dementia Risk
Obesity in Middle Age Increases Dementia Risk
Obesity in Middle Age Increases Dementia Risk
Vascular Risk Factors & Alzheimer's Disease
Vascular Risk Factors & Alzheimer's Disease
Vascular Risk Factors & Alzheimer's Disease
Is Dementia Age Related?
Dementia is nearly always associated with old-age but the evidence suggests this is not so clear cut
Dementia is nearly always associated with old-age but the evidence suggests this is not so clear cut
Twin Study Confirms Strong Genetic Link for Alzheimer's
The largest sample research project to evaluate the genetic and environmental influences of Alzheimer's disease has found a strong genetic basis for the disease.
The largest sample research project to evaluate the genetic and environmental influences of Alzheimer's disease has found a strong genetic basis for the disease.
Dental Fillings and Dementia
So far, amalgam fillings have the green light but the recommendation is for continued monitoring and further research in relation to Alzheimer's disease.
So far, amalgam fillings have the green light but the recommendation is for continued monitoring and further research in relation to Alzheimer's disease.
Depression a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Disease
A study from the researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York believe their findings show that there is a link between people who have a lifetime history of major depressive disorder and Alzheimer's.
A study from the researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York believe their findings show that there is a link between people who have a lifetime history of major depressive disorder and Alzheimer's.
Water Contamination, Aluminum and Alzheimer's Disease
The debate over what role aluminium has as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease has another interesting incident to study. Water supplies to 20,000 people in and around Camelford, England were contaminated when aluminium sulphate went into the wrong treatment tank. The death of resident Carole Cross from a rare form of Alzheimer's disease is causing concern. Very high levels of aluminium were also found in the affected areas of her brain tissue.
The debate over what role aluminium has as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease has another interesting incident to study. Water supplies to 20,000 people in and around Camelford, England were contaminated when aluminium sulphate went into the wrong treatment tank. The death of resident Carole Cross from a rare form of Alzheimer's disease is causing concern. Very high levels of aluminium were also found in the affected areas of her brain tissue.
Growing Evidence About Connections between Alzheimer's and Diabetes
Growing evidence about connections between Alzheimer's and diabetes are being reported by researchers. The studies may have great implications for the future treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Growing evidence about connections between Alzheimer's and diabetes are being reported by researchers. The studies may have great implications for the future treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Poor Physical Function Predicts Alzheimer's
Higher levels of physical function may be associated with a delayed onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease says researchers from University of Washington
Higher levels of physical function may be associated with a delayed onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease says researchers from University of Washington
Reducing Alzheimer's risk with exercise
Swedish study from researchers Karolinska Institute have found that people who exercise at least twice a week were 60% less likely to get Alzheimer's disease.
Swedish study from researchers Karolinska Institute have found that people who exercise at least twice a week were 60% less likely to get Alzheimer's disease.
Use it or lose it
Attempts to measure mental decline are difficult because, in most people, there is nothing to compare measurements later in life with those conducted earlier. Various attempts have been made to identify the factors most likely to predict mental decline - including formal education.
Attempts to measure mental decline are difficult because, in most people, there is nothing to compare measurements later in life with those conducted earlier. Various attempts have been made to identify the factors most likely to predict mental decline - including formal education.
Alzheimer's Risk Factors
Are you at risk of Alzheimer's? Risk factors are things that increase your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Are you at risk of Alzheimer's? Risk factors are things that increase your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.