New research suggests that a good night's sleep may play an important role in helping protect the brain against memory decline associated with Alzheimer's. The study found that higher amounts of beta-amyloid were linked with poor sleep. Participants with the highest levels of beta-amyloid and the poorest quality of sleep also performed worst on memory tests that the researchers gave volunteers before and after sleep.
CHICAGO, May 29, 2015 – The Alzheimer's Association, GHR Foundation and Fidelity Biosciences Research Initiative today announced $10 million in new research funding to Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI), Phoenix, Arizona, to support a groundbreaking Alzheimer's disease prevention trial that will launch later this year.
This month's expert is Marilyn Albert, PhD, Johns Hopkins University, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience.
Dear Dr. Albert,
I'm a 50-something male and lately I'm having difficulty remembering things that used to be at the top of my head: when to pay bills, errands I need to run. My wife thinks it's just aging. She recommends that I get away from the office and exercise more regularly. How will a workout at the gym help my memory? Are there certain kinds of exercise I should focus on?
New studies, with articles in JAMA, support the central early role in Alzheimer's of beta amyloid. The findings also confirm that amyloid screening, by PET scan or cerebral spinal fluid test, can help identify people for clinical trials of drugs to prevent Alzheimer's.
Scientific American magazine shares the story of 26 extended families throughout the Colombian province of Antioquia who are at high risk for a rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s and how Banner Alzheimer's Institute has partnered with a neurologist in Colombia to form an innovative clinical trial in the search for treatment.
Jamie Tyrone, 54, found out six years ago that her genetic status puts her at the greatest risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Jamie is involved with research at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute.
New research suggests that a good night's sleep may play an important role in helping protect the brain against memory decline associated with Alzheimer's. The study found that higher amounts of beta-amyloid were linked with poor sleep. Participants with the highest levels of beta-amyloid and the poorest quality of sleep also performed worst on memory tests that the researchers gave volunteers before and after sleep.
This month's expert is Marilyn Albert, PhD, Johns Hopkins University, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience.
New studies, with articles in JAMA, support the central early role in Alzheimer's of beta amyloid. The findings also confirm that amyloid screening, by PET scan or cerebral spinal fluid test, can help identify people for clinical trials of drugs to prevent Alzheimer's.
Scientific American magazine shares the story of 26 extended families throughout the Colombian province of Antioquia who are at high risk for a rare genetic form of Alzheimer’s and how Banner Alzheimer's Institute has partnered with a neurologist in Colombia to form an innovative clinical trial in the search for treatment.
Three experts weigh in on the signs to look for in friends and family members who potentially have Alzheimer's.
Ronald Petersen, director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the Mayo Clinic, is developing a test to diagnose Alzheimer's.
New research is showing brain-plaque buildup has been identified in men and women as young as twenty years old.
Jamie Tyrone, 54, found out six years ago that her genetic status puts her at the greatest risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Jamie is involved with research at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute.