Latest about Alzheimers & Dementia
Self-Administered Test Helps Spot Early Alzheimer's
Opinion A simple pen-and-paper test is revealing Alzheimer's symptoms years early.
Quick Pen-and-Paper Test Can Spot Signs of Dementia
Results of a simple, handwritten test can alert older adults when they should be evaluated for dementia, according to a new study.
Clues to Alzheimer's Risk Seen in Babies' Brains
People who are genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's disease may have differences in their brains that can be detected as early as infancy, a new study suggests.
Worried About Dementia? Learn a Second Language
Bilingualism can strengthen the brain, a new study shows. People who spoke two languages developed dementia about 5 years later, on average, than people who spoke only one language.
Divorce & Other Life Stressors Linked with Dementia
Common 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.
Alzheimer's Disease & Cancer: Each May Lower Risk of the Other
Alzheimer's disease and cancer are both diseases of aging, but interestingly, having one of these conditions lowers the risk of developing the other.
Common Virus Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Study Suggests
A virus called cytomegalovirus might be linked with the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.
