Alzheimer’s and dementia patients find therapy in ping pong

Ping pong = mental health. At least, that’s the theory.
Check out this interesting article about a program at the Arthur Gilbert Table Tennis Center… [Full Story]


Heavy Smoking Linked to Alzheimer’s

Heavy smoking in midlife more than doubles your odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reported. It is the first study to examine the… [Full Story]


Vitamin B supplements could delay onset of Alzheimer’s

Taking daily supplements of B vitamins may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a new study.
The Oxford University trial saw the neurological decline… [Full Story]


New Alzheimer’s Guidelines

New Alzheimer’s Guidelines have been recently announced, where new thinking in the field of Alzheimer’s study holds out the hope that literally millions of Baby… [Full Story]


Insulin Nasal Spray May Help Treat Alzheimer’s

A new treatment shows early promise for boosting memory in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
In the study, the patients with Alzheimer’s who were treated with… [Full Story]


‘Beer belly’ linked to Alzheimer’s disease

People who carry a lot of weight around their middle are at increased risk of developing dementia, say researchers. A US study of more than… [Full Story]


Emotions and Alzheimer’s

For anyone who has a loved one with Alzheimer’s, a study shows that while they may forget – your efforts to engage aren’t in vain.… [Full Story]


Some blood pressure drugs may cut risk of dementia

Medicines commonly used for high blood pressure and heart disease may cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Researchers from Boston found that older… [Full Story]


More Muscle Power Means Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

More ammo in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Older people with stronger muscles are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to their weaker peers,… [Full Story]


Lack of sleep may play role in Alzheimer’s

That’s it. I’m going to bed.
A study in mice suggests lack of sleep may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, U.S.… [Full Story]