June 22, 2018 Clinical Research Excellent basic science study looks at certain viruses as a contributing factor to the development of Alheimer’s
June 15, 2018 Cardiovascular Diesase Study suggests that slightly elevated blood pressure in your 50’s if left untreated could lead to increased dementia risk but it cannot prove that this is true
July 20, 2017 Dementia Positive lifestyle changes may help reduce risk of certain types of dementia and will reduce other disease risks
September 1, 2016 Clinical Research Lack of evidence that painkillers like naproxen are helpful for treating Alzheimer’s disease
January 4, 2016 Dementia Violent behaviour amongst nursing home residents with dementia requires proper support systems before resorting to anti-psychotic medications
June 3, 2015 Dementia Lack of evidence has not stopped increased use of antipsychotic meds to calm agitated elderly
February 5, 2015 Dementia Very small electrical pacemaker brain stimulation study to treat Alzheimer memory damage is interesting but no conclusions can be drawn for now.
