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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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How Books, Puzzles Might Help Ward Off Alzheimer'sCognitive stimulation such as reading a book may reduce the accumulation of beta-amyloid in the brain.
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Alzheimer's Gene Causes Brain Blood Vessels to LeakA new study indicates a specific gene makes people more prone to developing Alzheimer's.
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Alzheimer's Vs. Normal Aging: How to Tell the Difference
There definitely is a distinction between signs of Alzheimer's disease and normal aging.
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Alzheimer's Often Misdiagnosed Until Later On
More than half of people who develop the disease early are diagnosed with other kinds of dementia.
