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New peer-reviewed research shows that light alcohol consumption, less than two drinks per day, may be linked to a lower risk of dementia. The same research shows that more than two drinks per day can lead to a higher risk of dementia.

Recently published research shows a strong relationship between lower Alzheimer's disease pathology and a green, leafy vegetable diet like found in the Mediterranean diet. There seems to be a growing body of evidence that the quality of a diet correlates with a reduction in the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

A new peer-reviewed study found that people who received at least one flu vaccine were 40% less like to develop Alzheimer's disease compared to non-vaccinated individuals. If this doesn't convince you to run down to your local pharmacy or your physician to get the flu vaccine, I do not know what else to convince you.

People are afraid of dementia and Alzheimer's disease since we really don't understand the diseases very well. But there's some good news — a recent paper stated that walking could reduce the risk of dementia — could it be that simple?

A new, large observational study published in a peer-reviewed journal shows that vitamin D supplements can reduce the risk of dementia. However, and there is always a however, the study had some crucial limitations that need to be discussed to appreciate whether there is a causal link.

The 100-year-old BCG vaccine, developed to prevent tuberculosis, may be useful in treating cancer, type 1 diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Its usefulness may be expanded beyond those diseases.

Columbia, South Carolina - The South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council is offering a workshop based on the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities & Dementia Practices (NTG) highly rated national model training curriculum on dementia capable care of adults with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the top neurodegenerative disease, characterized by progressive cognitive deterioration. It affects one person in the United States every 65 seconds. As the aging population keeps increasing owing to improved healthcare, there is a global need to identify risk factors for AD in the hope of lowering its prevalence with proper interventions.

Another peer-reviewed paper has been published that concludes that certain lifestyle choices can reduce memory decline. Memory decline is not always related to dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it can merely be senescent forgetfulness, which does not progress to a pathologic state.

Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior; currently, there is no cure.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab on Friday, 6 January 2023 for those who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or have mild cognitive impairment. It went through an accelerated process to "fill an unmet medical need" and companies are "required to conduct additional clinical trials that will confirm the benefits of their drugs." It will only cost a person around $25K a year. Sounds like it's a moneymaker, but it is too soon?

Potential side effects can include brain swelling and bleeding. It is imperative for anyone who suffers from a brain or memory disorder of any type, suspected or otherwise, to visit their doctor. No medical advice will be offered herein.

New study shares early indicators of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia from nightmares and the effective treatment for patients. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Academic Clinical Fellow in Neurology at the University of Birmingham in the United kingdom, Abidemi Otaiku, published his latest scientific and scholarly investigation, titled “Distressing Dreams, Cognitive Decline, and Risk of Dementia: A Prospective Study of Three Population-Based Cohorts'', in The Lancet eClinicalMedicine journal. The subject matter of Otaiku’s study is on mind, brain health, and the development of dementia from experiencing nightmarish dreams. The study revealed frequent and intense nightmares, especially distressing bad dreams that shock us awake, may increase our risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A person spends a third of their life asleep and a quarter of their life amounting to over six years of the average 73 year life span dreaming. Otaiku’s findings suggest experiencing persistent bad dreams is an early indicator and direct cause of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Drawing comparing a brain of an Alzheimer disease patient to a healthy brain.Photo by(via Wikimedia Commons) The path of life is a whirlwind, filled with the good, the bad and the ugly. But the memories you make along the way are what make you who you are. But somewhere down the road, you have lost that part of you, because the very memories that built your foundation have dissipated. This is the reality for more than 6 million Americans who have lost who they are and who they were to become due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Though not yet offered on a wide basis, several new tests are expected to be utilized in doctor’s offices in the near-future. Improved at-home consumer versions are also being developed.

A new Cambridge study discusses warning signs and early treatment options. It is imperative for anyone who suffers from a brain or memory disorder of any type, suspected or otherwise, to visit their doctor. No medical advice will be offered herein on the part of the author.

The technique has also been utilized to measurable success with low-functioning autistic children and adults. It is imperative for anyone who suffers from a brain or memory disorder of any type, suspected or otherwise, to visit their doctor. Though I had worked as a mental health professional for several years, I no longer practice. Therefore, no medical advice will be offered herein on my part.

With the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the Covid-19 virus, we now have an additional microbial threat to look out for, among many others. Initially thought of as purely a respiratory virus only, SARS-CoV-2 is now known to infect blood vessels and neurons as well. As a result, SARS-CoV-2 can cause various cardiovascular and neurological symptoms in both clinical Covid-19 and sub-clinical long-Covid syndrome.

On the infectious etiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) When I was a third-year undergraduate student, one of my neurobiology assignments was writing a literature review. As I scoured the literature for a compelling issue to write about, I came across the uncanny link between herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of neurodegenerative disease that involves memory loss.