Alzheimer’s risk

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated With Alzheimer’s Risk, Long-term Study Reports

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Excessive daytime sleepiness or napping is associated with increased beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a major characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study that followed patients for more than ... Read more

September 13, 2017

Can Head Injuries Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

There has been much talk about whether or not head trauma can lead to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia later in life. According to the Mayo Clinic, research has found serious head injuries ... Read more

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

Study on Differing Brain Activity Levels in Men, Women Has Implications for Alzheimer’s Research

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A functional brain imaging study led by scientists at the Amen Clinics in Newport Beach, California, has qualified differences between women’s and men’s brains with relevant findings for Alzheimer’s disease research. The study, ... Read more

July 13, 2017

Can Vitamin D Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

According to the Mayo Clinic, people who are deficient in vitamin D are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia later in life. However, it’s not ... Read more

June 26, 2017

Can Head Injuries Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

There has been much talk about whether or not head trauma can lead to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia later in life. According to the Mayo Clinic, research has found ... Read more

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