Latest about Alzheimers & Dementia
Alzheimer's May Contribute to More Deaths Than Thought
Alzheimer's disease may be the third major cause of death in the U.S., after heart disease and cancer, according to a new study
Pesticide DDT Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
Exposure to the pesticide DDT, which was banned in the United States in the 1970s but is still found in the environment, may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new U.S. study suggests.
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.
