Alzheimers Disease
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Blood Levels of Magnesium May Predict Dementia Risk
By Sara G. Miller published
The levels of magnesium in your blood may be linked to your risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from the Netherlands finds.
AI Could Predict Alzheimer's Disease Two Years in Advance
By Tracy Staedter published
People Who Get Less REM Sleep May Be at Greater Risk of Dementia
By Christopher Wanjek published
Consider it another strike against not getting enough sleep...
Glen Campbell's Death: How Does Alzheimer's Kill?
By Rachael Rettner published
Country music legend Glen Campbell has died at age 81 following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family announced today.
1 in 3 Cases of Dementia Could Be Prevented by Healthier Lifestyles
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Strategies aimed at helping people to be healthy could help to decrease the global numbers of dementia cases.
People with Alzheimer's May Have More Bacteria in Their Brains
By Rachael Rettner published
People with Alzheimer's disease may have higher levels of bacteria in their brains compared to people without the condition, a small new study suggests.
Adults with ADHD May Face Higher Risk of Dementia
By Sara G. Miller published
Adults with ADHD may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from Taiwan finds.
Deaths from Alzheimer's Increase 50 Percent
By Rachael Rettner published
Deaths from Alzheimer's disease are on the rise in the United States.
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