Research Summaries

Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer Disease
03/23/2016
A recent study examined the effects of various levels of leisure time physical activity on the risk of cognitive decline in older adults.
03/23/2016
Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer Disease
03/14/2016
Results from 2 recent studies examined the effects of the “superfood” blueberries on cognition and memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
03/14/2016
Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer Disease
02/25/2016
New research explores the onset and severity of cognitive decline in those who are carriers for genetic Alzheimer disease.
02/25/2016
Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer Disease
02/18/2016
A new study suggests that approved anti-cancer drug bexarotene—if administered early enough—could postpone the onset of Alzheimer disease.
02/18/2016
Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer Disease
02/03/2016
A new study explores the connection between a commonly prescribed drug and the risk of rapid cognitive decline.
02/03/2016
Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer Disease
12/11/2015
A new study suggests a link between moderate alcohol consumption and a significantly lower death rate among people with early-stage Alzheimer disease.
12/11/2015
Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer Disease
12/09/2015
A recent study looked at a common treatment for prostate cancer and its long-term impact on developing Alzheimer disease.
12/09/2015
Alzheimer Diagnosis
Alzheimer Diagnosis
12/03/2015
A recent report explains how gait speed could predict Alzheimer disease risk in elderly people.
12/03/2015
Alzheimer Diagnosis
Alzheimer Diagnosis
12/03/2015
A recent report explains how gait speed could predict Alzheimer disease risk in elderly people.
12/03/2015
Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer Disease
11/19/2015
A new study finds a connection between a decreased sense of smell and the onset of some types of dementia.
11/19/2015