Scientists show that even before symptoms of Alzheimer's disease begins, the disease can be predicted early, through various experiments.
Study's authors feel the protective effect can be attributed to anti-hypertensive drugs.
Researchers claimed that performance in memory and cognitive tests can show if a person will develop the disease 18 years later.
The research is being taken up following some important questions raised by top experts in the field last month.
The discovery is set to alter textbooks and help throw light on some of the less understood aspects of conditions like Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis.
Research on fruit flies has shown that sleep two or three extra hours a day could help repair memory loss.
The study showed that treatment with CPAP devices can delay onset.
Many doctors are still hesitant to disclose the full diagnosis to patients with Alzheimer's disease. The hesitatation is said to be caused by fear that the information might bring distress to patients and his/her family.
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The study advocates use of non-medicational approaches to managing behavioral symptoms.
As the ability to recall declines along with the brain's volume as age increases in both genders, men seem to exhibit weaker memories.
Renowned author, Sir Terry Pratchett, was found dead in his home on March 12 Thursday. His publishers said that he succumbed to a natural death caused by his long battle with Alzheimer's.
A new study has show ultrasound clearing brain plaques in mice studies and improve cognitive function.
Recent research shows that curcumin, which is part of the spice, turmeric, can be delivered through an atomizer, in order to make it a useful treatment for Alzheimer's.
New research in UCLA shows that long-term memories are not stored in synapses, so memories that are lost can be recovered.
