Archives: September 2016
Alzheimer’s Gene May Show Effects on Brain Starting in Childhood
People with the Epsilon(e)4 Variant of the Apolipoprotein-E Gene More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease A gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease and recovery after brain injury may show its effects on the brain and thinking skills as early as childhood, according to a study published in the online issue of...
Study Looks at Long-Term Implications of Youth Concussions
Athletes May Have White Matter Brain Changes Six Months After a Concussion New research finds white matter changes in the brains of athletes six months after a concussion. The study was presented at the 2016 Sports Concussion Conference in Chicago in July. The study involved 17 high school and college...
Teaching Meditation to Those with Dementia
Meditation for Seniors – Good for the Mind and Soul As doctors, researchers, and family members search for ways to improve the quality of life for people with dementia, the answer may lie in the quiet. Yoga and meditation has increasing been shown in research as a way to improve...
Busy Lifestyle Better Brain
Busy Lifestyle Even As You Age Better for Cognition Researchers Sara B. Festini, Ian M. McDonough and Denise C. Park have conducted a study that essentially shows that a busy lifestyle is better for our brain. They surmised that because sustained engagement in mentally challenging activities has been shown to...
Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease Detectable Even in Young Adults
Sooner Detection. Sooner Treatment. New research shows that a genetic risk score may detect those at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear—even possibly in healthy young adults, according to a study published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “The stage of Alzheimer’s...
Cancer May Drive Health Problems as People Age
Decreased Exercise, Stress are Culprits A new study indicates that cancer may have negative impacts on both the physical and mental health of individuals as they age. Published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study suggests that cancer increases the risk for certain health issues...
Guide to Palliative Care for Dementia Patients Released
Guide to Palliative Care CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving, has published a book, Palliative Care for Advanced Dementia, Training and Implementation. It describes what they have learned in assisting three New York City nursing homes as they implement dementia-capable palliative care. It offers guidance for other homes moving toward...