Having this type of fat common in middle age could predict Alzheimer’s — and it shows up 20 years before early symptoms
New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease.
Belly fat could trigger Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms show, study suggests
Excessive belly fat may start causing Alzheimer’s disease 20 years before symptoms emerge, new research suggests.
Belly fat linked to brain decay and early signs of Alzheimer’s, study finds
Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, may contribute to brain atrophy and early markers of Alzheimer’s disease, new research found.
Deep belly fat could predict Alzheimer's disease decades ahead of symptoms
People who are obese and harbor deep belly fat are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease-specific proteins in the brain up to 20 years before the earliest dementia symptoms, a new study suggests.
Belly fat linked to signs of Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms begin, study says
As the size of a person's belly grows, the memory center of their brain shrinks and beta amyloid and tau may appear — all of this occurring as early as a person's 40s and 50s, well before any cognitive decline is apparent,
Hidden fat layers could predict Alzheimer’s disease onset 20 years early
Decades before the first signs of memory loss appear, a hidden type of body fat might be signaling the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have discovered a startling connection between visceral fat — the deep,
Dementia and Alzheimer's in Tennessee: What to know
An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. That's about 1 in 9 people in his ...
South Carolina ramps up help for Alzheimer’s caregivers
A new tool will soon be available in all parts of South Carolina to let residents know that help is out there.
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Alzheimer's breakthrough: Could be detected up to 20 years before dementia symptoms
Alzheimer's disease could be detected up to 20 years before dementia symptoms start to show following a major breakthrough by ...
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Alzheimer’s may not actually be a "brain disease"
New theories suggest Alzheimer's may involve autoimmunity, with beta-amyloid linked to immune response misfires.
A Signal of Future Alzheimer's Could Be Hidden in The Way You Speak
As the team already knew who had developed Alzheimer's, a machine learning approach could be used to find signs in their ...
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Alzheimer's: Caregivers shouldn't ignore signs of depression. Here are a few of them.
The prevalence of depression is 30% to 40% higher in dementia caregivers than other caregivers, especially around the ...
SC to increase access to Alzheimer’s, dementia specialists for residents in rural communities
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s isn’t just fatal – but can also be incredibly overwhelming to the person diagnosed and their loved ...
SC to expand access to specialists focused on Alzheimer’s, dementia care
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s isn’t just fatal but can also be incredibly overwhelming to the person diagnosed and their loved ...
Patients should have easier access to drugs that can slow Alzheimer’s Disease | PennLive letters
While we have made progress with FDA approval of two treatments that can slow cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer’s ...
60-year-old man with Alzheimer’s missing from Hillsboro home
A man suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia went missing in the Orenco area of Hillsboro on Sunday afternoon.