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A new Swedish study published in the journal Neurology shows that the risk of developing dementia may have declined over the past 20 years, in direct contrast to what many previously assumed. The result is based on data from SNAC-K, an ongoing study on aging and health that started in 1987. "We know that cardiovascular disease is an important risk factor for dementia. The suggested decrease in dementia risk coincides with the general reduction in cardiovascular disease over recent...

Dementia patients may benefit from a promising new treatment called Cerebrolysin, according to the results of a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The authors brought together the most up-to-date evidence on Cerebrolysin as a treatment for vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is a common form of dementia caused by damage to the network of blood vessels supplying the brain. Some of the symptoms are similar to those associated with Alzheimer's disease and stroke but in...

Rayshell Clapper for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Information released Monday, January 7, shows that there may be a connection between taking the blood pressure drugs beta blockers and a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. 774 elderly Japanese-American men participated in the Honolulu-Asia Aging Study. After the men died, autopsies were performed to check their heart and brain health and the connection therein. 610 of the 774 participants had high...

Higher levels of a certain fat in the blood called ceramides may increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the July 18, 2012, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Our study identifies this biomarker as a potential new target for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease," said study author Michelle M. Mielke, PhD, an epidemiologist with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Mielke was with...

- Phase 2b study of a new symptomatic drug - - One-year extension trial of a medical food - - 9-month trial of a dietary supplement - - 18-month study of a home-based care coordination intervention - VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Results from four clinical trials reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2012 (AAIC® 2012) demonstrate the wide variety of approaches being pursued to improve memory, thinking, quality...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New studies reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2012 (AAIC® 2012), July 14-19, in Vancouver cover the spectrum of Alzheimer's disease and dementia research, including causes, risk factors, detection and diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The Alzheimer's Association International Conference is the premier annual forum for presentation and discussion of the latest Alzheimer's and dementia...

Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Even though information on Alzheimer’s is relatively sparse, researchers are ramping up their projects to find out more about the disorder. In particular, representatives at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Vancouver recently stated that there’s a possible correlation between sleep quality and quantity with the risk of cognitive decline. Based on a number of studies, they concluded that naps could be linked...

In a recent Journal of Biological Chemistry "Paper of the Week," research led by Ayae Kinoshita at the Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan reveals the benefits of exercise in combating Alzheimer's disease. The most common cause of dementia, Alzheimer's disease results in the loss of cognitive faculty. In the majority of cases, Alzheimer's disease occurs after age 65, and factors such as diet and exercise appear to play a role in its development, with high-fat diets as a...

SOLON, Ohio, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Dr. Cameron J. Camp, internationally-recognized scholar, author and trainer has written a new book, called Hiding the Stranger in the Mirror: A Detective's Manual for Solving Problems Associated with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, scheduled for release on July 2, 2012. As the Baby Boom generation ages, growing numbers of people are impacted by dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related disorders. By the year...

Scientists from the University of South Florida and Fudan University in Shanghai found increases in brain volume and improvements on tests of memory and thinking in Chinese seniors who practiced Tai Chi three times a week, reports an article published today in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Findings were based on an 8-month randomized controlled trial comparing those who practiced Tai Chi to a group who received no intervention. The same trial showed increases in brain volume and more...