Alcohol and dementia

Alcohol and dementia – Many people are not aware that alcohol consumption can be a potential risk factor for dementia. How can alcohol influence our risk for dementia? Is this a risk we need to be aware of when consuming alcohol? Let’s find out. Alcohol Alcohol is the most common accepted societal drug. Most of … Continue reading Alcohol and dementia

Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease – Are they becoming a reality?

A blood test for Alzheimer’s disease has been the ‘holy grail’ for dementia diagnostics for many years, if not decades. Not only would a simple blood test confirm a diagnosis much quicker but it would also allow better and earlier treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. However, only recently these blood tests coming into reality. Why did … Continue reading Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease – Are they becoming a reality?

Sleep medication in dementia and its hidden risks

Changes in sleep patterns are very common in dementia. Once the disease advances these changes can develop into more severe sleep disturbances, with people having either problem falling asleep, waking up multiple times in the night or having increased daytime sleepiness. Sleep medication is often prescribed by clinicians in those cases, however, recent evidence suggests … Continue reading Sleep medication in dementia and its hidden risks

Battle of the sexes – Are women at higher risk of developing dementia than men?

There has been for many decades a discussion as to whether women might be at a higher risk to develop dementia compared to men. The original notion for this idea came with the insight that more women than men were diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Epidemiologist [scientists specialised in health on a population level], … Continue reading Battle of the sexes – Are women at higher risk of developing dementia than men?