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Sleeplessness Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease
When people have trouble sleeping in the night, they might just be thinking that it would only lead to a sleepy day ahead, lower productivity and not much else. But researchers are discovering other things that might make some people more concerned about their lack of sleep and similar problems. One study suggests that poor [...]
Study: Thinner Brains A Sign Of Alzheimer’s
A new study indicates that older people with signs of developing Alzheimer’s disease show thinner measurements of the outer edges of their brain. The recent finding can help researchers to test out certain medications for the said disease by giving them the means to track its progression. The study findings are published in the December [...]
Boosters for People with Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer’s disease can be very frustrating. People suffering from this illness have difficulty remembering things, making decisions, and finding their way around the way they used to. Below are some tips to make things feel more normal again:Coping with memory problemsThere are many things you can do to cope with your memory problems. One of the most important tips is to keep a notebook with you all the time and record important information like names, addresses, phone numbers, appointments, di…
New Screening Test for Dementia
Grandpa seldom forgets where he puts the house keys. Check. He can still tell you his World War II experience with sharp details. Check. He buys the exact items you asked him to buy without giving him a list. Check. He always knows where he puts his eye glasses, and might even tell you where your wallet is. Check.Answering questions that track your grandpa’s ability to perform daily tasks may help physicians detect the early stages of dementia. Until now, however, systems to assess daily functio…
Understanding Shy-Drager Syndrome
Shy-Drager syndrome is a type of degenerative neurological disorder that affects middle-aged adults. This disorder usually develops during adulthood and starts to show up in people aged 50 years and above. The disorder affects parts of the brain and the central nervous system.Causes of shy-drager syndromeShy-Drager syndrome is closely associated with the shrinkage and deterioration of some parts of the brain, notably the basal ganglia, cerebellum and the brain stem. These are the parts of the br…
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