“Clevermind” Is an iPad App for People with Dementia

“Clevermind” Is an iPad App for People with Dementia

App offers easy-to-use tools to surf the web, play games, socialize

Elevated Blood Sugar Levels Up Dementia Risk

Elevated Blood Sugar Levels Up Dementia Risk

Non-diabetic people who have elevated blood sugar levels also risk developing dementia

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 6th, 2013
Breastfeeding Slashes Alzheimer’s Risk, Cambridge Researchers Find

Breastfeeding Slashes Alzheimer’s Risk, Cambridge Researchers Find

The longer a mother breastfeeds, the less likely she is to develop Alzheimer’s

Exercising the Brain Might Help Lower Dementia, Memory Loss Risk

Exercising the Brain Might Help Lower Dementia, Memory Loss Risk

It all comes down to “use it or lose it,” researchers say

Dementia Cases Are on the Rise, Specialists Warn

Dementia Cases Are on the Rise, Specialists Warn

Technology, food additives and pollution are the most likely culprits

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 27th, 2013
Cough Syrup Might Help Down Syndrome Patients, Researchers Say

Cough Syrup Might Help Down Syndrome Patients, Researchers Say

Ingredient found in cough syrup was at one point used to treat dementia

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 22nd, 2013
Men Who Act Out Dreams Are More Likely to Develop Dementia, Study Finds

Men Who Act Out Dreams Are More Likely to Develop Dementia, Study Finds

80% of the men diagnosed with REM sleep disorder eventually develop dementia

Chronic Stress Can Cause People to Develop Alzheimer's

Chronic Stress Can Cause People to Develop Alzheimer's

Study links stressful jobs to impaired memory and learning abilities

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 14th, 2013
Sleeping Pills Might Help Improve People's Memory, Study Finds

Sleeping Pills Might Help Improve People's Memory, Study Finds

Certain sleeping pills contain a chemical compound that helps the brain create memories

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 14th, 2013
Souvenaid: Brain-Boosting, Anti-Alzheimer's Milkshake Starts Selling in the UK

Souvenaid: Brain-Boosting, Anti-Alzheimer's Milkshake Starts Selling in the UK

Makers claim it can tackle the early symptoms of dementia, most doctors are reluctant

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2013
Dementia Can Be Fought Off by Beta Blockers

Dementia Can Be Fought Off by Beta Blockers

These drugs are used to control blood pressure, could help people with Alzheimer's

Dead Space 3 Developer Explains Dementia Mechanics

Dead Space 3 Developer Explains Dementia Mechanics

Gamers will have to decide what constitutes reality

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • December 28th, 2012
Dead Space 3 Benefits from Limited Kinect Integration

Dead Space 3 Benefits from Limited Kinect Integration

Gamers will have the option of tricking their partners

  • Health
  • By Cristina Macari
  • November 27th, 2012
Smoking Decomposes the Brain, Scientists Reveal

Smoking Decomposes the Brain, Scientists Reveal

Smoking has an influence on heart attacks and dementia, study shows

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 25th, 2012
Memory Loss Characterizing Alzheimer's Disease Reversed in Mice

Memory Loss Characterizing Alzheimer's Disease Reversed in Mice

The technique holds great promise, if it can be translated to humans

Junk Food May Up Risk of Alzheimer's

Junk Food May Up Risk of Alzheimer's

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Enzyme Critical to Stopping Alzheimer's Found

Enzyme Critical to Stopping Alzheimer's Found

A new therapy has recently been demonstrated on lab mice

 
Want more? Browse: