Certain diets are believed to enhance specific nutrients that protect the brain through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties - and one has shown promise in the prevention of Alzheimer's

On International Women's Day, the Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia highlighted the significant impact of Alzheimer's disease on women. According to the association, nearly two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer's are women.

"Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks," Achrekar said. "It is the most common cause of dementia among older adults." Diagnoses of the memory-loss disease normally happens after the age of 60.

Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that will affect tens of thousands of Georgians living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Confirmed speakers for the purple lighting ceremony include: Secretary Michelle Branham, Florida Department of Elder Affairs Cari Eyre, Dementia Director, Florida Department of Elder Affairs Senator Danny Burgess, sponsor of SB 398 Awareness Program for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia-related Disorders

Researchers analyzed the brain of a woman with down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, and were shocked to discover that despite having all the “brain changes” of the disease, her cognitive functioning remained “intact.

In a 2020 analysis led by the National Institute on Aging, (NIA), scientists suggest that bacteria that cause gum disease are also associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, especially vascular dementia. The results were reported in the Journal of Alzheimer’s disease.

BYU professor Tim Jenkins and Ph.D. student Chad Pollard have found a way to detect markers for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, before symptoms present themselves.

MRI findings uncover an unexpected mismatch between Alzheimer’s pathology and cognitive function in a unique case study. Studies show that individuals with Down syndrome (DS) have a lifetime risk of over 90% for developing dementia due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) as they age.

Advocates for Alzheimer's patients say they expect the number of Floridians afflicted with the disease to increase significantly.

"Studies have shown that vulnerability to Alzheimer's-related changes in the brain increase in women from pre- to post-menopause. And so, while menopause broadly might be an important factor that underpins Alzheimer's disease risk in women, earlier age at menopause specifically seems to raise women's risk," Alexander noted.

As we prepare to set our clocks forward by an hour, the transition into Daylight Saving Time (DST) may bring more than just minor inconveniences. While many of us may feel groggy or disoriented for a few days,