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  • Frequency of 'senior moments' linked to Alzheimer's disease
    Kathleen Blanchard RN
    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.

  • Simple eye exam could find Alzheimer's disease early
    Kathleen Blanchard RN
    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.

  • Alzheimer's, Down Syndrome and Atherosclerosis Share Link
    Deborah Mitchell
    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.

  • Nutrient Combination May Improve Memory in Alzheimer's
    Deborah Mitchell
    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.

  • Mice exposed to cell phone waves protected from Alzheimer's disease
    Kathleen Blanchard RN
    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.

  • NFL Players To be Encouraged to Donate Brains
    Deborah Mitchell
    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.

  • Methionine in Meat, Other Foods May Increase Alzheimer's Risk
    Deborah Mitchell
    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.

  • High Levels of Leptin May Decrease Alzheimer's Disease Risk
    Ramona Bates MD
    Dec 16th, 2009

    New JAMA study looks at association of high levels of leptin with decreased risk of Alzheimer's Disease.

  • Polyphenols May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
    Deborah Mitchell
    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.

  • Axona, A Medical Food for Alzheimer's Disease
    Deborah Mitchell
    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.

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