The neurocognitive impact of long COVID
In July scientists presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference research on links between COVID-19 and longer-term cognitive issues, including biological signs of Alzheimer’s disease. “The brain is one of the regions where virus likes to hide,” said Mukesh Kumar, the lead study author and a researcher at Georgia State University. “Our thinking that [COVID-19 is] moreContinue reading “The neurocognitive impact of long COVID”
Diabetes and Alzheimer’s linked
Diabetes may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s. But blood sugar control, exercise and a healthy diet may help
End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia
Professors Drs. Nancy Hodgson and Laura Gitlin, from Johns Hopkins University, discuss the advantages of palliative care for patients with dementia.
Research looks for possible COVID tie to later Alzheimer’s
Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer “brain fog” and other problems, with new findings suggesting some worrisome overlaps with Alzheimer’s By Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer July 29, 2021, 3:49 PM Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer “brain fog” and other problems that can last for months,Continue reading “Research looks for possible COVID tie to later Alzheimer’s”
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