dementia

Researchers Question Whether Alzheimer’s Proteins Can Spread Through Donated Blood

Researchers Question Whether Alzheimer’s Proteins Can Spread Through Donated Blood

Few things in medicine are as routine, or as life-saving, as a blood transfusion. Patients receive them after accidents, during surgery, and through cancer treatment, and most never give it a second thought. Now a group of researchers is asking whether donated blood could carry more than blood. A new review in The Lancet examines whether proteins…

Vitamin D Linked to Better Cognitive Scores in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Poor Sleep
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Vitamin D Linked to Better Cognitive Scores in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Poor Sleep

Vitamin D is one of the most widely used supplements, and most people take it for their bones. A new study suggests it may also be tied to something else: how well people with early memory problems perform on a cognitive test. The finding is small, and it comes with a catch you should know…

A New Nanoparticle Drug Reversed Memory Loss in Mice With Alzheimer’s After Just Two Shots
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A New Nanoparticle Drug Reversed Memory Loss in Mice With Alzheimer’s After Just Two Shots

Alzheimer’s disease has resisted decades of research, so a study reporting improved memory and behavior after just two injections deserves a careful look. The results come from mice, not people, and that distinction matters. But the way this treatment works is unusual, and it raises a question researchers have debated for years. Here’s what the…

The Real Reason More Women Get Alzheimer’s: What New Research Reveals
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The Real Reason More Women Get Alzheimer’s: What New Research Reveals

The medical world brushed off a staggering statistic: nearly two-thirds of all Alzheimer’s patients are women. We were told it was simply because women live longer than men, but I have seen firsthand in my clinic that this outdated math does not add up. Today, groundbreaking science is finally exposing the real biological reasons behind…

MIT Scientists Use 40Hz Light and Sound to Trigger Brain Activity Linked to Clearing Alzheimer’s Plaques
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MIT Scientists Use 40Hz Light and Sound to Trigger Brain Activity Linked to Clearing Alzheimer’s Plaques

Alzheimer’s disease research has focused on medications designed to slow the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles—two proteins closely linked with the disease. While several drugs have shown promise, they often require infusions, can be expensive, and may not be appropriate for every patient. That has motivated researchers to investigate other approaches that might…

Tea and Coffee Drinkers May Have Lower Dementia Risk, New Study Finds
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Tea and Coffee Drinkers May Have Lower Dementia Risk, New Study Finds

For many people, the day starts with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. These beverages are cherished for their flavor, comfort, and ability to provide a welcome boost of energy. But what if your daily ritual is doing more than helping you wake up? New research suggests that moderate consumption of caffeinated tea and…

A New Era in Alzheimer’s Care: What an Oral Drug Could Mean for You

A New Era in Alzheimer’s Care: What an Oral Drug Could Mean for You

For years, Alzheimer’s treatment has come with a difficult reality: even when new therapies show promise, they often require frequent infusions, close monitoring, and significant lifestyle adjustments. That can be overwhelming for patients and families already navigating cognitive decline. Now, a new development is generating cautious optimism. An experimental oral medication from Anavex Life Sciences…

Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Its Link to Dementia-like Symptoms
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Its Link to Dementia-like Symptoms

Dementia is a growing concern globally, with estimated 55 million people affected in 2021, and this number is expected to rise to 82 million by 2030.  The progressive decline in cognitive function can be devastating, but what if some cases could be attributed to a simple vitamin deficiency?  The answer lies in the often-overlooked importance…