By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter
SUNDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) — Sleep apnea, the condition that robs sufferers of deep sleep by endlessly and subconsciously waking them up, becomes more common as people age. Now, a small new study raises the possibility that it may somehow cause — or be caused by — Alzheimer’s disease.
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Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer’s in Study
May 19, 2013
Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
May 16, 2013
THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Patients with heart failure or a heart attack appear to be at high risk of death or readmission to the hospital for at least one month after being discharged, researchers say.
And the period of increased risk for these patients may be even longer after they leave the hospital. [...]
Some Types of Skin Cancer Linked to Lower Chances of Alzheimer’s
May 15, 2013
By Barbara Bronson GrayHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) — There’s some good news for people who have had certain kinds of skin cancer: A new study suggests that their odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease may be significantly lower than it is for others.
People who had non-melanoma skin cancer were nearly 80 percent less likely [...]
Experimental Drug Seems to Aid Memory in Mice With Alzheimer’s
May 14, 2013
TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) — An experimental drug improved the memory and brain function in older mice with advanced symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
Researchers from the Salk Institute in San Diego found that the drug, known as J147, increased levels of proteins that form the connections responsible for learning [...]
How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts
May 13, 2013
MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) — Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arms or legs on one side of the body, confusion and trouble speaking are among the signs that someone is having a stroke. The sooner a stroke is recognized and treated, the greater the chance of recovery, experts say.
“When someone [...]
Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence: CDC
May 9, 2013
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) — About 13 percent of Americans 60 and older say they have increasing problems with thinking and memory and that they suffer growing confusion, a new report released Thursday shows.
One-third of these people add that the confusion or memory loss caused problems at work or with social [...]
High Blood Sugar May Add to Alzheimer’s Risk: Study
May 8, 2013
WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) — Elevated blood sugar levels may increase a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
Previous research has suggested that diabetes may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, but University of Arizona researchers wanted to examine if high blood sugar levels in people without diabetes may also increase [...]
Living Long May Protect Against Early Alzheimer’s, Study Finds
May 6, 2013
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) — Families with exceptional longevity also appear to have later onset of dementia, a new study suggests.
Ultimately, the same percentage of people in families surviving to 90 and beyond are prey to Alzheimer’s disease as others, but the progressive brain disorder tends to develop later in life, [...]
Centenarians a Happy Lot, Survey Says
May 3, 2013
Centenarians are more likely to be content with their lives than aging baby boomers are, and these oldest Americans tend to put more stock in healthy eating habits and exercise as keys to happiness, a new survey finds.
Playing a Video Game May Keep Your Aging Brain Sharp
May 2, 2013
Keeping the brain nimble in older adulthood may be as simple as playing a video game, according to researchers who compared the thought-process benefits of crossword puzzles with a computer program that increased users’ mental speed and agility. An expert not involved with the new study called it “interesting and exciting.”
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