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Jan 19th, 2010
Frequent 'senior moments' that might be laughingly dismissed among seniors and family members could mean an increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.
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Jan 16th, 2010
Researchers from University College London have found a way to detect Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders early by examining the retina during a simple eye exam.
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Jan 16th, 2010
What do Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, and atherosclerosis have in common? According to two recent studies, all three of these diseases, and possibly diabetes as well, share the same disease mechanism: protein beta amyloid, which is commonly associated with Alzheimer’s. Therefore, all of these diseases share a common link.
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Jan 7th, 2010
Would you take a nutrient combination that might improve your memory? Scientists as Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) believe they have found a combination of nutrients that stimulate the growth of new brain connections and thus may improve memory in Alzheimer’s patients.
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Jan 7th, 2010
Researchers from Florida, in a surprising study, found that mice exposed to cell phone signals had reversal of Alzheimer's disease. The scientists are now studying electromagnetic exposure for treating Alzheimer's disease in humans. Additional findings from the study showed that mice that were normal experienced a boost in memory from being around cell phone signals.
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Dec 21st, 2009
On the heels of increasing evidence of links between concussions, brain damage, and dementia among football players, the National Football League (NFL) is partnering with Boston University Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy, according to the Associated Press. The league plans to ask current and former NFL players to agree to donate their brains to the Center to facilitate their research.
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Dec 17th, 2009
A diet that is rich in methionine, an amino acid found in high levels in fish, red meat, and dairy products, may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers at Temple University.
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Dec 16th, 2009
New JAMA study looks at association of high levels of leptin with decreased risk of Alzheimer's Disease.
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Nov 29th, 2009
A diet rich in plant nutrients known as polyphenols, as well as polyunsaturated fatty acids, may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. A new animal study conducted in Spain shows that a diet based on polyphenols and fatty acids promotes brain cell growth in an area damaged in Alzheimer’s.
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Nov 12th, 2009
Can a prescription food help people who have Alzheimer's disease? Axona is a medical food designed to address certain nutritional and metabolic needs associated with the disease. According to the manufacturer, Accera, the goal of Axona therapy is to optimize a person’s cognitive function.