New and expanded risk factors for cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease

Detection of dementia at the earliest stages has become a worldwide scientific priority because drug treatments, prevention strategies and other interventions will likely be more effective very early in the disease process, before extensive brain damage has occurred.

By admin On 2 Aug 2017 Last updated 6 Oct 2022

Peter Sayer, Alison Bloomer, and Eve Batt report from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017 (AAIC). Research results provided clues about associations between cognitive status in older people and several behaviour and lifestyle factors, including verbal skill, hearing, and hospitalisation. “It is essential that we learn more about factors that indicate or impact risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, especially lifestyle factors that we can change or treat,” said Maria C. Carrillo, PhD, Alzheimer’s Association Chief Science Officer. “The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to advancing scientific research to identify simple and accessible ways to spot the signs of cognitive

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