Extra weight making you crazy? That’s truer than you think: Reuters
Carrying around extra pounds during middle age was associated with a higher risk of dementia later in life in a new study that followed twins in Sweden for 30 years. This wasn’t a subtle effect either. Being overweight increased the likelihood of later life dementia by about 80%. Dr. Weili Xu,...
Don’t Forget To Remember The New Alzheimers Definitions: CNN
3 stages of Alzheimer’s disease introduced: CNN Alzheimer’s disease begins long before family and friends notice differences in the patient’s memory and behavior, doctors who treat the condition said Monday. By the time an official diagnosis is made, the person’s function is usually significantly impaired and treatment rarely helps....
Alzheimers Research: Pills? No; Mediterranean Diet? Yes.
Alzheimer’s research is continuing — that’s one bright side we can take from the mixed Alzheimer’s news this week. But the negative news was truly disheartening. A commonly prescribed drug to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s was found ineffective for mild cases. Memantine, brand name Namenda, doesn’t appear to slow memory loss any better than a...