Tag: Alzheimer’s

Study links air pollution to dementia and cardiovascular disease

From the Karolinska Institutet press release: People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, according to a study… Read more »

Study suggests some personality traits may help protect against Alzheimer’s

From the University of Geneva press release: Alzheimer’s disease, the main cause of dementia in the elderly, is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the irreversible destruction of neuronal networks in… Read more »

Study suggests bilingualism may protect the brain even with early stages of dementia

From the York University press release: A study by York University psychology researchers provides new evidence that bilingualism can delay symptoms of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form… Read more »

Study suggests subtle decline in cognition predicts progression to Alzheimer’s pathology

From the University of California – San Diego press release: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is progressive, but slow to develop — or at least to reveal itself. In a new study,… Read more »

Study suggests variety and consistency are essential to keep the mind healthy

From the University of South Florida (USF Innovation) press release: For many adults, the mid-30’s is a busy time. There’s often career advancement, the start of a new family and… Read more »

Study suggests popular mobile games can be used to detect signs of cognitive decline

From the University of Kent press release: New research led by the University of Kent shows that popular mobile phone games could provide a new tool to help doctors spot… Read more »