Alzheimer’s Disease – Page 6

Study highlights wide-ranging health benefits of using CPAP machines

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

They can be challenging devices to wear, but new research shows CPAP machines address more than just sleep apnea

While effective in treating sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are not the easiest to adapt to, which is why around 50% of those with sleep apnea give up on the life-saving devices. But there’s some good news for those who stick with it, with health benefits stretching further than treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its associated elevated risks of heart disease and stroke. Recent research has also linked OSA with a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Sleep monitors, Apnea, Snorers, Alzheimer’s Disease, Strokes, Heart Disease, Breathing

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Eye scan may detect Parkinson’s up to 7 years before it’s diagnosed

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Retina scans may be able to reveal more than just the state of your vision

For the first time, scientists have identified a marker in the retina that may lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease, and it may be detected years prior to diagnosis.

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Tags: University College London, Eye, Retina, Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson, Alzheimer’s Disease, Strokes, Heart Disease, Schizophrenia, 3D Scanning, Optogenetics

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Intermittent fasting alleviates debilitating Alzheimer’s symptoms

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

This confocal microscopy image shows amyloid plaques (blue and red) in the brain of a mouse – the accumulation of amyloid plaques is so far the most well-documented biochemical hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease

Six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, with numbers expected to jump to around 13 million by 2050. This doesn’t take into account the many more millions of loved ones whose lives are also upended by the progressive neurodegenerative disease.

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Tags: university-of-california-san-diego, Alzheimer’s Disease, Circadian Rhythms, Insomnia, Neurological, Dementia, Protein, Brain, Diet

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Routine vaccines reduce Alzheimer’s risk by up to 30% in over 65s

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Paul McClure

New research found that the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in people aged 65 and over is significantly reduced if they've received routine vaccinations

New research has found that people aged 65 and over who’ve received routine vaccinations are significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the importance of vaccination not only in protecting against infectious diseases but in providing a degree of protection against dementia.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Vaccines, University of Texas, Dementia

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Growing evidence linking wildfire air pollution to dementia

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

It's not news that wildfire smoke is hazardous, but the growing link with age-related dementia is concerning scientists across the globe

It’s well established that any air pollution is likely to be bad for your health, with it claiming some 6.5 million lives around the world each year. But one type of emission is being increasingly linked to age-related dementia, and it’s also surging due to wildfires.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: University of Michigan, Wildfires, Air quality, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Bushfires, Pollution

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Hydrangea compound inhibits buildup of Alzheimer’s-associated protein

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Paul McClure

Researchers have found that a substance found in hydrangea leaves may be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease

A new study has found that a substance extracted from the leaves of the hydrangea plant could be an effective treatment against the protein plaques that are thought to contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Blood-brain barrier, Plants, Dementia

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Espresso delivers smackdown to Alzheimer’s proteins in lab tests

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Michael Franco

Could this little cup hold a key to fighting Alzheimer's disease?

A nice strong cup of espresso is great for clearing the cobwebs out of the brain first thing in the morning. It might also be good for clearing Alzheimer’s-causing protein tangles away too if lab tests hold up in further research.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Dementia, Coffee, ESPRESSO, American Chemical Society

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