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Previously linked to a higher risk of stroke and heart attack, popular acid reflux medicines have now been connected to an increased likelihood of developing age-related dementia.
Tags: Neurological, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Strokes, Heart attack, Age-Related
Continue reading New link between acid reflux medicines and dementia
While aging remains an unavoidable part of life, scientists are getting ever closer to developing therapies that could significantly improve the experience. Following on from earlier studies that saw hydrogen sulfide donor molecule AP39 revive aging cell health, researchers at the University of Exeter have had more promising results out of their animal trials.
Tags: University of Exeter, anti-aging, Age-Related, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Cells, Health
Continue reading Good signs for new therapy that promotes healthy aging
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.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Blood-brain barrier, Plants, Dementia
Continue reading Hydrangea compound inhibits buildup of Alzheimer’s-associated protein
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
Continue reading Espresso delivers smackdown to Alzheimer’s proteins in lab tests
The first Alzheimer’s disease medication shown in trials to slow progression of the disease has been given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), paving the way for its costly price tag to be covered by Medicare.
Tags: FDA, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, Neuroscience
Continue reading FDA approves very first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s disease
Physical activity at any age has a broad range of health benefits. However, if you’re not getting enough sleep in middle age, exercise may not be providing enough to offset cognitive decline.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Dementia, Sleep, University College London, Neuroscience, Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory, Age-Related, Aging, Seniors
Continue reading Not enough sleep may cancel the benefits of exercise on brain health
There’s a growing body of evidence that links muscle makeup to cognitive function, particularly in that it may be key to prolonging brain health as you age.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, University of Sao Paulo, Dementia, Exercise, Weight, Brain, Neuroscience, Aging
Continue reading More signs that resistance training protects brain from Alzheimer’s
A large new study has suggested there may be a link between women’s use of hormone replacement therapy used to treat the symptoms of menopause and the risk of developing dementia.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Hormone, Treatment
Continue reading Menopause treatment linked to increased risk of dementia
Being the control center of the body, your brain needs strong security against circulating pathogens or toxins. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) performs this vital function, but it can become “leaky.” Now, scientists at Stanford have identified therapeutic molecules that could help patch it up, to potentially prevent neurological diseases.
Tags: Brain, Blood-brain barrier, Blood, blood vessel, Neurological, Neuroscience, Stanford University, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain cancer
Continue reading Molecule patches leaks in blood-brain barrier to prevent MS or Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed a self-administered smartphone app to screen for neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment by analyzing speech patterns. With subtle speech disturbances being an early indicator of these conditions, this may be an easy way to obtain a diagnosis quicker.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Speech, Machine Learning, University of Tsukuba
Continue reading Self-administered smartphone speech app may spot Alzheimer’s early on