Alzheimer's: Amyloid Beta Protein Helps Understanding

[30/11/2009] While too much amyloid beta protein in the brain is linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, not enough of the protein in healthy brains can cause learning problems and forgetfulness, Saint Louis University scientists have found. Alzheimer's: Amyloid Beta Protein Helps Understanding - Read more

Blood Test Identifies Women at Risk from Alzheimer's

[20/11/2009] A thesis from Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden reveals that middle-aged women with high levels of a specific amino acid in their blood are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer's many years later.Blood Test Identifies Women at Risk from Alzheimer's - Read more

Alzheimer's: High Protein Diet Led to a Smaller Brain

[18/11/2009] Researchers, who tested the effects of several diets for their impacts on Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology in a mouse model of the disease, found that a high protein diet apparently shrinks the brain. Alzheimer's: High Protein Diet Led to a Smaller Brain - Read more

Most Support Alzheimer’s Research Based on Family Consent

[19/01/2009] By the time they have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, many patients’ decision-making ability is so impaired that they cannot give informed consent to participate in research studies.Most Support Alzheimer’s Research Based on Family Consent - Read more

Less Danger of Alzheimer's with a Partner

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[01/08/2008] Living with a spouse or a partner decreases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases, according to a new study.Less Danger of Alzheimer's with a Partner - Read more

Brain Changes Before Alzheimer Develops

[30/07/2008] Researchers have reported that children of Alzheimer's patients who are carriers of a genetic risk factor for the disease have neurological changes that are detectable long before clinical symptoms may appear.Brain Changes Before Alzheimer Develops - Read more

Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

[11/04/2008] Humour can play an essential role in the most serious healthcare settings, even when patients are receiving intensive or end of life care, according to research.Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease - Read more

New Drug to Delay Alzheimer

[20/08/2007] A new drug candidate dissolves plaques associated with Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases.New Drug to Delay Alzheimer - Read more

Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease

[09/03/2007] Cardiff University researchers have found evidence for new genes involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study tested more than 17,000 gene variants in 4,000 volunteers.Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease - Read more