Twice the risk of a defective gene? A defective gene associated with dementia appears to double the risk of COVID-19 becoming severe. This also applies to people who do not have any form of dementia. A large-scale joint study by the University of Exeter Medical School and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine found … Read more
Relationship between dementia and migraines examined Migraines are a widespread complaint, the causes of which have not yet been fully clarified. However, it is known that in certain cases migraines can increase the risk of stroke and lead to changes in the brain tissue. A current study has now examined for the first time whether … Read more
Relationship between dementia and migraines examined Migraines are a widespread complaint, the causes of which have not yet been fully clarified. However, it is known that in certain cases migraines can increase the risk of stroke and lead to changes in the brain tissue. A current study has now examined for the first time whether … Read more
Thursday March 05, 2020 – For many years, Alzheimer’s could only be diagnosed beyond doubt after the patient’s death. Diagnostic methods currently used are complex or invasive. A new blood test gives hope for a simpler procedure in the future. Alzheimer’s develops gradually over the years. Early treatment is important to prevent the disease from … Read more
Do hearing aids help against natural cognitive decline? Using hearing aids in older people can delay cognitive decline and even improve brain function. This finding could help to stop natural cognitive decline in old age. The University of Melbourne’s recent investigation found that wearing a hearing aid can delay cognitive decline in older adults and … Read more
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, it is hard to come by. Both with the patient and with the loved ones. This is because the disease involves much more than just the memory membrane. Because the brain functions are slowly impaired, people can start to show very different behavior or suffer from depressive symptoms. How … Read more
Physical fitness and regular exercise prevent dementia For years it has been pointed out that the number of people with dementia continues to rise. A key risk factor in developing dementia is physical inactivity. Regular exercise and exercise, however, are effective against the neurodegenerative disease. Various scientific studies have indicated this. A new study now … Read more
Physical fitness and regular exercise prevent dementia For years it has been pointed out that the number of people with dementia continues to rise. A key risk factor in developing dementia is physical inactivity. Regular exercise and exercise, however, are effective against the neurodegenerative disease. Various scientific studies have indicated this. A new study now … Read more
Does physical fitness promote brain health? For years it has been pointed out that the number of people with dementia continues to rise. A key risk factor in developing dementia is physical inactivity. Regular exercise and exercise, however, are effective against the neurodegenerative disease. Various scientific studies have indicated this. A new study now also … Read more
Despite new findings and advances in Alzheimer’s research, the search for therapies that prevent the onset of incurable dementia or slow the progression has so far been unsuccessful. Photo series with 10 pictures – Several drug trials that were already in the clinical phase have been discontinued this and previous years. But the setbacks do … Read more