‘White matter lesion’ mapping tool identifies early signs of dementia
Having a diagnostic tool which is able to detect brain changes in early stages of cognitive decline is instrumental in providing therapeutics early and pave the way of identifying etiology of dementia. A new tool for analyzing tissue damage seen on MRI brain scans can...
Hard physical work significantly increases the risk of dementia
The muscles and joints are not the only parts of the body to be worn down by physical work. The brain and heart suffer too. A new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that people doing hard physical work have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia than...Proximity to major roads may raise odds of neurological disorders
Researchers in Canada conducted a retrospective study which discovered living near a busy road may increase changes of developing dementia. The study extrapolated information from a health database of 678,000 residents ranging from 45-84 years old living in Vancouver....Brush Your Teeth and Enjoy a Yogurt as a Dementia Preventative Measure
Research into the microbiome is yielding some positive new potential treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease, according to George T. Grossberg, MD from St. Louis University. Early evidence suggests that the gut-brain axis can affect cognition. In an animal model...One Step Closer to a Diagnostic Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease
The high price tag of a PET scan as a diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease places clinicians in a bind. Often leaving them in the position to rely on subjective remarks from patients when making a formal dementia diagnosis. However, recent advancements have been...
