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Brain Gene Map: a Route to Alzheimer's Cure?
(Source: The Register) - Researchers at University College London and the University of Miami have created a new catalogue of genes, and the proteins they trigger in the brain.

Children with Alzheimer's Gene Show Reduced Cognitive Function
(Source: Oregon Health and Science University) - Scientists at OHSU report that children possessing the apoE4 gene, which increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, also show early signs of reduced cognitive function.

High Blood Pressure/Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Alzheimer's Progression
(Source: Johns Hopkins) - Results of a John Hopkins study indicate that Alzheimer's disease may progress more rapidly in people with high blood pressure or a form of irregular heartbeat. However, treatment can lessen related memory loss.

Signs That Independent Living Is No Longer Safe
(Source: Post-Bulletin) - A Mayo Clinic reader asked, "How do I know when it's time to suggest that my parents shouldn't be living on their own anymore?"

Statins and Cognitive Decline More Complex than Thought
(Source: Indiana University) - Studies investigating a link between statins, a cholesterol lowering medication, and cognitive decline have produced inconsistent results. New research reveals that the relationship between statin use and cognitive decline appears even more complex than had been thought.

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