Cataract surgery improves mood, sleep in Alzheimer’s
Patients of mild Alzhiemer’s showed improved cognitive ability, mood and sleep patterns, especially after cataract surgery improved their vision
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Drinking water disinfection byproducts could up risk for Alzheimer’s
Drinking water disinfection byproducts suggests a possible connection to adverse health effects, including neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, a new study has warned
China, Canada to build Alzheimer’s research centre
A China-Canada joint research centre for child development and the study of Alzheimer’s disease will be built at a children’s hospital in southwest China
Speaking more than one language can help delay Alzheimer’s
For the first time, Toronto scientists have physical evidence that people who speak more than one language could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease than their monolingual counterparts
New drug target for Alzheimer’s, stroke discovered
Scientists at the University at Buffalo have discovered a promising new drug target for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases
Prolonged sleep deprivation may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have suggested a possible link between inadequate sleep and the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Older people’s memory complaints linked to possible cognitive problems
A new study has found that older individuals, who complain about memory lapses such as having trouble remembering recent events
Vitamin pill can help reverse memory loss
A daily vitamin pill could help reverse memory loss in old age and protect against Alzheimer’s disease
High cholesterol linked to Alzheimer’s
People with high cholesterol may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a study says
Soon, a 10-min iPad test to accurately diagnose onset of Alzheimer’s
Soon, doctors will be able to identify the initial symptoms of Alzheimer’s more quickly, simply and accurately – thanks to a new 10 minute, revolutionary iPad memory test