Two proteins may be responsible for dementia in Alzheimer's patients ConsumerAffairs For a while now, scientists have suspected that dementia developed in Alzheimer's patients because of the presence of two proteins, called amyloid and tau, respectively. However, they were uncertain about which protein, if either, was the driving force ... |
Day: April 21, 2016
Alzheimer’s Society inspires dementia friendly communities across globe – Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society inspires dementia friendly communities across globe Alzheimer's Society A report launched today (21 April) at the 31st International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International 'ADI' in Budapest asserts Alzheimer's Society as a global leader in tackling dementia and calls for recognition of the human rights and dignity ... |
Alzheimer’s and dementia causing plaques affected by length and quality of sleep – Daily Mail
Daily Mail | Alzheimer's and dementia causing plaques affected by length and quality of sleep Daily Mail People who manage fewer than four hours a night or who wake regularly are more at risk of developing dementia. Poor quality sleep and restless nights are thought to trigger the formation of plaques on the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease (AD). |