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Raloxifene doesn't benefit cognition in women who have mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease

Raloxifene Does Not Appear to Boost Cognition in Alzheimer’s

Researchers find no cognitive benefits from raloxifene in women with mild to moderate dementia
A drug that combines dextromethorphan with quinidine might offer a safer option for calming the agitation that commonly affects people with Alzheimer's disease

Combo Drug May Calm Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients

Drug combines dextromethorphan with quinidine
Resveratrol and its major metabolites penetrate the blood-brain barrier to have central nervous system effects in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Resveratrol Impacts Central Nervous System Biomarkers

High-dose oral resveratrol safe and well tolerated in Alzheimer's disease patients
Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus may be more prone to developing the neuropathology associated with Alzheimer's disease

Type 2 Diabetes Linked to More Alzheimer’s Neuropathology

Effect may be driven by tau phosphorylation, researchers say
Among elderly adults with Alzheimer's disease

Higher Midlife BMI Tied to Earlier Alzheimer’s

Slimming down might delay dementia, research suggests
Up to two-thirds of Alzheimer's cases worldwide may stem from any of nine conditions that often result from lifestyle choices

Nine Modifiable Factors May Be Key in Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk

Evidence suggests benefit from addressing related potentially modifiable risk factors
Increasing age is associated with slowed amyloid-β turnover

Age Associated With Amyloid-β Kinetics

Significant correlation for slower turnover rates of Aβ with increasing age

Alzheimer’s Association, July 18-23

The Alzheimer's Association International Conference The annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference was held from July 18 to 23 in Washington, D.C., and attracted...
Regular exercise may be the best medicine for seniors facing the onset of dementia

AAIC: Exercise Can Treat Signs and Symptoms of Dementia

Regular physical activity benefits the aging brain, three studies show
A drug called solanezumab may slow Alzheimer's disease progression by about one-third

AAIC: Hints That New Drug May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

Initial findings need to be supported by additional studies