October 26, 2020, 9:00 am New approach slows or reverses age-related mental decline ‘These findings represent real hope that we can stop, and even reverse, the deterioration that until now we considered an inevitable part of aging.’ By Brian Blum
June 30, 2019, 10:49 am Antidepressants raise risk of dementia in people over 60 Results of international study led by University of Haifa should be considered carefully by clinicians, caregivers and patients, says researcher. By ISRAEL21c Staff
June 29, 2017, 7:15 am Israeli doctors find link between Alzheimer’s and bedsores Abnormal cell density in the skin of dementia patients is the likely reason that they are more susceptible to wounds such as pressure ulcers. By Abigail Klein Leichman
March 15, 2016, 2:24 pm Daily vitamin drink could slow progression of Alzheimer’s Israel is one of 19 partners in breakthrough clinical trial showing nutritional cocktail may improve memory and reduce brain shrinkage. By Viva Sarah Press
September 17, 2015, 7:00 am Diagnostic apps for ADHD, dementia? IBM Research Lab in Haifa is working on technology to develop mobile apps for the diagnosis of two very common brain disorders. By Abigail Klein Leichman
June 4, 2013, 12:00 am Virtual museum tours perk up people with dementia Israeli-made ‘In the Armchair with Picasso’ art kit is getting interest from geriatric professionals around the world. By Karin Kloosterman
February 4, 2013, 10:25 am Blood test for Alzheimer’s An Israeli company’s experimental blood test can detect dementia while the disease is still mild enough to treat more effectively. By Abigail Klein Leichman
