Tag: Alzheimer’s Disease
Poor Sleep May Increase Risk for Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that even a little sleep loss can increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia.
Death Rate from Alzheimer’s Disease Up 55%; Family and Caregivers Most Affected
Deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have risen by 55% over the past decade and a half, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Alzheimer’s Cure Within Reach After Successful Drug Trial
A drug that ‘switches off’ production of toxic proteins caused by Alzheimer’s disease is raising hopes that a cure could finally be within reach.