A study found tau accumulated at more than twice the rate in early-onset Alzheimer’s, offering clues to disease progression and treatment research.
Tau Spreads More Rapidly In Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease
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Novel Treatment Clears Dementia-linked Proteins From The Waking Brain
A small study found a combined treatment was associated with increased blood levels of brain-derived proteins in healthy adults, suggesting greater clearance.
Good Sleep Protects Brain Health In People With Cardiometabolic Disease
A UK Biobank study links healthier sleep with better cognitive test scores and larger brain volumes among people with cardiometabolic disease.
Memory Problems May Matter More Than Slower Thinking For Dementia Risk In Frail Adults
An English ageing study found dementia risk differed across cognitive-frailty profiles, with memory impairment distinguishing the groups examined.
New Dementia Risk Tool Designed For The Countries That Need It Most
A five-factor dementia risk score was developed and tested with more than 11,000 older adults across seven sites in Latin America and China.
Scientists May Have Underestimated How Much Genes Contribute To Alzheimer’s Risk
A study using data from nearly 2.8 million people identified 48 new Alzheimer’s risk loci and found that existing methods may miss part of inherited risk.
Simple Conversational Tool Identifies Dementia Risk In Developing Countries
A Northumbria-led team tested a conversational dementia risk score using data from more than 11,000 older adults across seven countries.
The Quiet Fear Of Losing Independence: How To Stay In Charge Of Your Life After 60
A Sixty and Me essay explores how accepting practical help, adapting a home and planning ahead can preserve control over daily life after 60.
Could A Few Days Of Annual Extreme Heat Raise Dementia Risk?
A 20-year study linked some levels of extreme heat exposure with higher dementia incidence, but the findings do not prove heat causes dementia.
Limited App Use Adds A Twist To A Nurse-led Dementia Risk Trial
A 31-clinic Australian trial found modest improvement in estimated dementia risk scores, despite participants making limited use of its smartphone app.
