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SmartSocks designed to help keep dementia under control

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Ben Coxworth

A pair of the SmartSocks, which could also be used to monitor people with non-verbal autism

People suffering from dementia not only get confused, they can also become highly anxious and even aggressive. In order to catch such behaviors before they escalate out of control, a British scientist has developed a pair of sensor-packin’ socks.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: University of Bristol, wearable electronics, Seniors, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Footwear, Monitoring

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Chronic stress linked to two-fold risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Chronic stress is also linked to serious health conditions such as obesity and cardiovascular disease

Chronic stress can take a sizeable toll on the body, including higher risks of obesity, graying hair, hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. And it appears it may be just as damaging to our brains.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Stress, Chronic, Depression, Brain

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Chronic stress linked to two-fold risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Chronic stress is also linked to serious health conditions such as obesity and cardiovascular disease

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Stress, Chronic, Depression, Brain

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Drug that mimics exercise triggers weight loss and builds lean muscle

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

As a new age of weight-loss therapeutics dawns, heralded by the likes of semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), scientists are one step closer to creating a drug that can coax muscles into behaving as if they’ve just been put through a vigorous workout. Known … Continue reading Drug that mimics exercise triggers weight loss and builds lean muscle→

Simple test predicts Alzheimer’s risk, 20 years before symptoms show

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Researcher Shankar Dutt with a new diagnostic tool that can isolate proteins from other biomolecules in the blood to search for signs of early neurodegeneration

Australian National University (ANU) physicists have combined nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and molecular biology to design a novel method that looks for Alzheimer’s disease protein markers in blood. These markers are tell-tale signs of early neurodegeneration, and early detection is so far the best defense we have in order to effectively intervene in Alzheimer’s progression. While there’s no cure for the disease, a 20-year jump on symptoms first appearing has the potential to significantly change health outcomes.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Australian National University, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Neuroscience, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Nano, Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

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Untreated high blood pressure in over-60s increases dementia risk by 42%

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Paul McClure

A new study has found that people over 60 with untreated high blood pressure have a greatly increased risk of developing dementia compared to those who take blood pressure medication. The findings suggest that maintaining treatment for high blood press… Continue reading Untreated high blood pressure in over-60s increases dementia risk by 42%→

Turmeric as effective for acid reflux as pharmacy drugs, trial shows

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

The spice that can instantly stain an amateur chef’s kitchen benches, hands and clothes bright yellow has again shown it may be punching above its weight in other ways, with a clinical trial showing it can curb acid reflux as well as common medications… Continue reading Turmeric as effective for acid reflux as pharmacy drugs, trial shows→

Scientists uncover new pathway of Alzheimer’s disease progression

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Scientists have found that within the brain's white matter, which is made up of myelinated axons, a specific kind of cell death can accelerate cognitive decline

Scientists have discovered how a unique kind of cell death, due to iron toxicity, creates a snowball effect that advances cognitive decline. With this finding, a whole new approach to treatment could be developed.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Oregon Health and Science University, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, Cells, Nerves, Neurological, Neuroscience

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