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Exercise especially important for older people with heart disease

A study on the effect of exercise on older adults in physical rehabilitation shows that those with the greatest impairment at baseline benefited the most. Source: NEW FEED

Existing blood thinner delays Alzheimer's disease in mice

New research in mice suggests that dabigatran, a blood thinning drug, may help delay the development of Alzheimer’s by maintaining normal brain blood flow. Source: NEW FEED

Fluctuating blood pressure may speed up cognitive decline in Alzheimer's

New evidence suggests that managing blood pressure may help slow down the progression of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Source: NEW FEED

Walking patterns may help differentiate types of dementia

A new study suggests that people with Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s have distinct walking patterns that may match cognitive and disease changes. Source: NEW FEED

How to care for someone with Alzheimer's disease

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be both challenging and rewarding. Learn about tips to make it easier, as well as when to seek professional help. Source: NEW FEED

Depression, Alzheimer's Share Home in Aging Brains

The analysis revealed a significant link between worsening depression symptoms and mental decline over two to seven years, and both of these trends seemed to be linked to a buildup of amyloid protein in brain tissue. Source: NEW FEED

Too Much Napping May Signal Alzheimer's

Areas of the brain that keep you awake during the day are damaged in the early stages of the memory-robbing  disease, which is why people with Alzheimer’s may nap excessively long before they start to struggle with forgetting things, the…

Blood Test May Spot Signs of Early Alzheimer's

The blood test may be even more sensitive than the current gold standard — a PET brain scan — at detecting early amyloid accumulation in the brain, according to the authors. Source: NEW FEED

Clues to Women’s Higher Odds for Alzheimer's

Rates of Alzheimer’s disease are higher in women than in men, and researchers now think they know why. Source: NEW FEED

Healthy Living Counteracts Alzheimer's Genetic Risk

Even if you are unlucky enough to carry genes that predispose you to Alzheimer’s disease, a healthy lifestyle can minimize that risk, new research shows. Source: NEW FEED