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Divorce & Other Life Stressors Linked with DementiaCommon life stressors — such as divorce, widowhood or losing a job — may increase the risk of dementia later in life, a new study of women in Sweden suggests.
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Alzheimer's Disease & Cancer: Each May Lower Risk of the OtherAlzheimer's disease and cancer are both diseases of aging, but interestingly, having one of these conditions lowers the risk of developing the other.
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Common Virus Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Study SuggestsA virus called cytomegalovirus might be linked with the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.
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High-Fat Diet May Increase Alzheimer's RiskEating a high fat diet may increase levels of a protein called amyloid-beta, which is linked to Alzheimer's disease.
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Unsteady Heartbeat Could Spell Early DementiaPeople with the heart condition atrial fibrillation may develop dementia earlier than people without the condition.
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Why Women Are More Likely to Have Alzheimer's DiseaseChanges in the brain that occur after menopause may make women vulnerable to Alzheimer's, recent research suggests.
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Evidence Mounts for Link Between Alzheimer's, SmokingA group of chemicals found in cigarette smoke and car exhaust may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or accelerate its onset, according to a group of researchers.
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Blood Test Shows Promise in Detecting Alzheimer's -
A Mom with Alzheimer's Increases Your Risk of the Disease
Having a mom with Alzheimer's doubles your chance of gray matter shrinkage.
