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It’s a common experience for people of a certain age to wonder, after walking into a room, just what it was they’d gone in there for. Or to suddenly and inexplicably be unable to think of a common word when they need it. Or to realize that they don’t have their reading glasses with them and can’t imagine where they’ve left them. In such moments, it’s perfectly natural to entertain the terrifying thought, “Good God. Could these be early symptoms of Alzheimer’s?”

What are the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease – at least, in mice. There are two proteins implicated in Alzheimer’s: amyloid and tau. Most of the drugs – included those recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – focus on removing amyloid. To date, though, there has been little focus on removing tau “tangles”. However, the new nasal spray, developed by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, focuses on this protein.

Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer’s – new study

Sundowning—also known as sundowner's syndrome—occurs when dementia symptoms like confusion, agitation, distress, and confusion occur or worsen in the later afternoon or evening. While anyone with dementia can exhibit sundowning, it’s most often seen in the middle or late stages of the condition. What Does Sundowning in...

What Stage of Dementia Is Sundowning? (and How to Manage It)

Blood tests that can detect 90% of Alzheimer’s cases could revolutionize access to Alzheimer’s treatment, studies say.

Alzheimer’s blood test catches 90% of early dementia cases, study finds

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Recognize early signs of dementia, like frequent falling, trouble reading, saying inappropriate things, and unusual compulsions. Learn more to understand and seek help.

10 Surprising Early Signs of Dementia

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Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDMedically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDDementia is a broad term that describes the loss of cognitive abilities like thinking, remembering, using language, and making decisions. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one type of dementia, named after the scientist who discovered this variation. This type of dementia is thought to be caused by a buildup of a specific protein in the brain.  There are two types of LBD: dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). In general, both types of LBD are caused by the same accumulation of protein in the brain and...

Signs and Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia

The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Our latest study shows that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed. Our research was based...

Your Vision Can Predict Dementia 12 Years Before Diagnosis, Study Shows

Getting the Shingrix vaccine after the age of 50 can reduce your chances of developing the painful skin condition known as shingles. Vaccination also might help reduce your risk of dementia, according to a recent study. Those who received the two-dose shingles vaccine reduced their risk of dementia in the...

This Vaccine Is Tied to a 17% Lower Dementia Risk

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Dementia is a silent, yet devastating condition that slowly steals the essence of our loved ones. Watching my elderly parents grapple with dementia has been one of the most challenging experiences of my life. It’s not just about memory loss; it’s about losing pieces of who they are. This article delves into how dementia affects my elderly parents, providing a personal perspective on the emotional, physical, and psychological toll it takes on them and our family.

How dementia affects the elderly

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Many hold the belief that Alzheimer's disease, a disease that robs you of your memories, is reserved for your golden years. Think again. A staggering 3.9 million young adults, ranging from 30-64 years old, grapple with young-onset Alzheimer's, wherein symptoms make their debut before 65.

Alzheimer’s Disease Can Strike Earlier Than You Think: Warning Signs and Risks

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Researchers have defined new criteria for a memory loss condition in older adults that is often mistaken for Alzheimer's disease, which could help doctors better diagnose the syndrome.

New criteria defined for memory loss condition often mistaken for Alzheimer's

Aug. 12, 2024 – Researchers have identified two new ways that people can reduce their risk of getting dementia. The pair of risk factors play a role in as many as 9% of all dementia cases, with an estimated 7% of dementia cases linked to high cholesterol and 2% linked to untreated vision loss later in life, according to a panel of 27 experts who recently published their new report as part of the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.

Dementia Risk: Two Newly Identified Factors You Should Know

Factors that contribute to poor brain health also include high blood pressure, depression, and air pollution.

Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Delayed or Prevented by Addressing These 14 Risk Factors

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Li shocks Poppy by admitting the DNA tests were wrong. Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers from Celeb Dirty Laundry tease that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) will visit her sister Poppy Nozawa (Romy Park) in jail and drop a bombshell on her.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Li admits she faked Luna's DNA test results

Cats’ and dogs’ lifespans are relatively short, so most pet owners face the prospect of losing their beloved animals at some point. Sadly, owners whose pets have died often say their grief is devalued or ignored because many in our society regard pets as possessions whose loss you’re expected to move on from quickly. Moreover, mainstream American culture emphasizes happiness and positivity to such an extent that many of us feel completely unprepared when we or those close to us are faced with grief regardless of its cause.

Coping With the Loss of a Pet

Recent research in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease has found that an experimental treatment that increases gamma oscillations in the brain may help restore memory and other aspects of cognitive function.

Novel treatment may restore memory in Alzheimer's, mouse study suggests

From time to time, we all make money mistakes. In most cases, these are just boneheaded errors that — while painful — simply serve to remind us that we are human. But in some cases, money struggles reveal something more worrisome about the state of our health. Here...

4 Money Struggles That Might Actually Be Dementia Warning Signs

Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyDMedically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyDBipolar disorder and schizophrenia are both mental health conditions that significantly affect a person’s life and relationships. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes mood cycles of manic highs, depressive lows, and stable periods. Schizophrenia is a personality disorder that causes a person to lose touch with reality through psychosis, hallucinations, and delusions. Both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia affect how a person feels, acts, and perceives the world. However, treatment options and the overall outlook for each condition differ. Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder vs. Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia share some similar...

What's the Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia?

Dementia for people with Parkinson’s disease may occur less often, and when it does occur, may develop later, a new study suggests. Two new investigations have found that early understanding of dementia’s inevitability for Parkinson’s patients has been significantly overstated. One of the new investigations found that...

Do people with Parkinson’s always develop dementia?

Most midlife-aged women think about their bone health only when a friend or older family member is diagnosed with osteoporosis, a condition impacting more than 10 million women characterized by significantly decreased bone mineral quality and density…enough to predispose them to fractures, some of which end up being deadly. What they don’t realize: There’s a good chance they face a similar future themselves.

Osteopenia vs. Osteoporosis: What Is the Difference?

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What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

People often use the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably, as if they were the same thing. In fact, Alzheimer’s is just one form of dementia....

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

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