These common sleep habits can substantially increase dementia risk
The study found that "cognitive function should be monitored in older adults who report prolonged time in bed and advanced sleep timing.
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Joseph Shavit
- Mar 13
Scientists discover the cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Yale researchers have found, however, that swelling caused by a byproduct of these plaques may be the true cause of alzheimer's disease
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 2
Vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds
Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale international study in Canada and the UK.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 1
These basic sleep habits can substantially increase dementia risk
According to a new study from China, Sweden and UK, how long people sleep and when they go to bed could influence their risk of dementia.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 17
Life-altering discovery can reduce Alzheimer’s disease effects by 80%
A novel, disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s disease may involve the whole exchange of blood according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 13
ChatGPT can accurately detect early signs of dementia
OpenAI’s GPT-3 program can identify clues from spontaneous speech that are 80% accurate in predicting the early stages of dementia.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 13
Scientists discover the true cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Drugs designed to reduce accumulations of amyloid plaques have so far yielded, at best, mixed results in clinical trials.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 12
Scientists discover major new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
A pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 2
These sleep habits can substantially increase dementia risk
The study found that "cognitive function should be monitored in older adults who report prolonged time in bed and advanced sleep timing.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 1
Scientists identify sleep habits that substantially increase dementia risk
The link between sleep problems and dementia has, however, been found to be inconsistent in population-based studies, the researchers said.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 18
Managing emotions better can prevent ageing, study finds
Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 15
Daily walks can cut the risk of developing dementia by over 50%
New research suggests that walking each day is not only good for your heart and lungs but surprisingly your brain as well.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 15
Researchers find connection between diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimers and dementia
A new twin study suggests that the same genes may be behind the risk of both cardiometabolic diseases and dementia.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 8
Groundbreaking study challenges previous ideas regarding Alzheimer’s disease
New study challenges existing ideas of how buildup of a protein called amyloid beta (Aβ) in the brain is related to Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 6
Green Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce dangerous fat around internal organs
Reducing visceral fat is considered the true goal of weight loss as it is a more important indicator than a person's weight.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 2
Scientists identify sleep habits that substantially increase dementia risk
According to a new study, how long people sleep and when they go to bed could influence their risk of dementia.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 1
Novel blood test provides early detection for Alzheimers Disease
Researchers from UPitt developed a test to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer’s disease neurodegeneration in a blood sample.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 27, 2022
ChatGPT can detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease with 80% accuracy
OpenAI’s GPT-3 program can identify clues from spontaneous speech that are 80% accurate in predicting the early stages of dementia.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 24, 2022
Eating more fruits and vegetables can slow memory decline, study finds
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 19, 2022
Researchers identify the link between Alzheimers and gut health
A world-first study has confirmed the link between the two, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
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