Memory skills

Alzheimer’s disease in women: Mental deterioration faster than men, memory skills may mask early signs

In Alzheimer’s disease, mental deterioration in women is faster, compared to men. The researchers found that women performed significantly worse on cognitive tests, compared to men with Alzheimer’s disease. The most significant differences were seen in verbal skills between female and male patients with Alzheimer’s. Lead researcher Keith Laws said, “Unlike mental decline associated with ...click here to read more

Lewy body dementia: Stem cell therapy reduces related cognitive impairment

Researchers have found that stem cell therapy may reduce related cognitive impairment related to Lewy body dementia (LBD). Stem cell therapy is a growing area of research and the latest findings were conducted by researchers at the University of California, Irvine. The researchers transplanted neural stem cells into genetically modified mice to exhibit Lewy body ...click here to read more