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Alarming Alzheimer sleep study reveals new risk
Groundbreaking study uncovers the crucial link between REM sleep patterns and Alzheimer's disease, providing new insights for early detection and prevention.
Delayed REM Sleep May Increase Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease, New Study Finds
However, some research suggests that poor sleep could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s. A study published in November found that 35 percent of people who were considered poor sleepers (and felt excessively tired during the day as a result) went on to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), which is considered a precursor to dementia.
Delays in dreaming may be linked to Alzheimer's risk
Delays in dreaming might be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. People who take significantly longer to enter the rapid eye movement phase of sleep could be experiencing an early symptom of Alzheimer's, researchers reported Monday in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia .
One exercise can slash Alzheimer's disease risk by 76% says doctor
Alzheimer's is a progressive disorder that gradually impairs multiple brain functions over several years - but a new study has found a simple wato reduce your risk
Delayed REM Sleep Could Be The First Sign Of Alzheimer’s You Can't Ignore
Taking longer to get to deep sleep or REM sleep can disrupt memory consolidation and emotional processing, affecting overall rest and cognitive health. And now a recent study makes a shocking link between delayed REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease.
Taking longer to get to REM sleep could indicate Alzheimer's disease
A delay in getting to the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep may be linked to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, a new study indicates.
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CMU researchers awarded $3 million NIH grant to tackle Alzheimer’s disease and beyond
A major boost in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders is underway, thanks to a $3,027,155 NIH grant awarded to a team of researchers at Central Michigan ...
It’s not just forgetfulness: 8 early warning signs of dementia
One of the most common early signs of dementia is short-term memory loss—as is forgetting important dates or events, repeating questions over and over, and an increasing need to rely on reminder notes ...
Bathroom warning as skipping one common routine could raise dementia risk
Study participants with a type of bacteria associated with gum disease were more likely to suffer some form of cognitive impairment.
Ozempic May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
One recent analysis found that, over the course of three years, people taking semaglutide (the compound in Ozempic and the weight loss drug Wegovy) were about 40 to 70 percent less likely to be ...
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The gut-brain connection in Alzheimer’s unveiled with X-rays
Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...
Alzheimer's Scientists Reveal New Early Warning Sign
Taking too long to enter the phase of sleep in which we dream may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. This is the ...
What steps to take if you are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
SaveHealth provides an overview of Alzheimer's disease, including treatment and coping mechanisms for those with the disease ...
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Alzheimer's News
Jan. 22, 2025 — New guidelines will help doctors identify patients with a common memory-loss syndrome that is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The diagnostic criteria ...
High school seniors invited to apply for AFA's Teen Alzheimer's Awareness Scholarship
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to college-bound high school seniors affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementia-related illnesses as part of ...