China approves world’s first Alzheimer’s drug in 20 years
The research began in 1997 thanks to a unique sugas in seaweed
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Healthy lifestyles can offset the genetic risk of dementia by 32%
Healthy body, healthy mind.
How to prevent dementia, according to new WHO guidelines
If you want to save your brain, here are the do’s and don’ts from the new WHO guidelines.
Poor sleep linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
The findings underline the importance of good sleep for preserving brain health.
Scientists develop new Alzheimer’s blood test for early signs
The new blood test uses the immunoprecipitation with mass spectrometry technique, which deploys antibodies to bind and identify proteins.
Bill Gates invests $100 million to study and defeat Alzheimer’s
Putting his money where his mouth is: Gates invests massively into addressing Alzheimer's disease.
Dolphins can also get Alzheimer’s, surprising new study finds
We really do have a lot in common with dolphins.
Scientists think they have a good drug target to prevent Alzheimer’s
It would be like taking drugs that lower cholesterol, researchers say.
An antibody that clears Alzheimer’s patients’ brains of plaque could be the treatment we’ve been waiting for
Clean brain, clean memories.
Study finds why men have a better sense of direction
What generates the different takes on the same problem between men and women? It's not the brain -- we know ...
Drug reverses Alzheimer’s effects in rats
There's no cure for Alzheimer's - the devastating neurodegenerative disease which causes progressive dementia in 5.3 million Americans - only ...
Ultrasound treatment restores memory in Alzheimer’s plagued mice
The most effective weapon against the dreadful Alzheimer's might not be a drug, but a breakthrough therapy based on ultrasounds ...
Anxiety can damage the brain and foster Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Baycrest Health Sciences’ Rotman Research Institute have found that patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who also show anxiety ...
Light/Moderate Alcohol Consumption associated with better Memory in Later Life
Alcohol is generally regarded as unhealthy, with a myriad of long-term negative effects and even short term negative effects. But ...
Chemical switch found in Alzheimer’s and stroke victims’ brains kills neurons
Effects of Alzheimer's. Image: healthbenefitstimes.com Researchers at the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) have found a chemical switch that both ...
Genetic variant explains why women are more prone to Alzheimer’s
Photo: e-manonline.com Like a sticking nail, Alzheimer's has been irritating neuroscientists for decades. After so many years and billions worth ...
For the first time, scientists show coffee works against Alzheimer’s disease
As part of a German-French research project, a team led by Dr. Christa E. Müller from the University of Bonn ...
Tweaking potassium in brain cells helps fight Huntington’s disease
Brain tissue from a mouse shows star-shaped astrocytes (green). Cells (blue) containing mutant protein (white) display lower levels of a ...
Improving the Quality of Life for People with Dementia
Photo: guardianlv.com Caring for a loved one who suffers from dementia is demanding. It often seems like a losing battle ...
Blood test for Alzheimer’s detects the disease with 90% accuracy
Considering population growth and increased life expectancy, experts estimate that by 2050 some 115 million people will be afflicted by Alzheimer's ...
