Stanford Scientists Discover That Adding a Particular Seafood to Your Diet Can Reverse Signs of Aging
Supplementing your diet with the sea organisms Ascidiacea, also known as sea squirts, reverses some of the main signs of aging, according to a new…
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Neuroscientists Discover Brain Mechanism Tied to Age-Related Memory Loss
As the brain ages, a region in the hippocampus becomes imbalanced, causing forgetfulness. Researchers say understanding this region of the brain and its function may…
“Reverse Engineering” Brain Tissue Reveals Sugar-Studded Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
In a bit of “reverse engineering” research using brain tissues from five people who died with Alzheimer’s disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have…
Seven Simple Habits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia – Even in Those With High Genetic Risk
Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a significant role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according…
A High-Fiber Diet May Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan, find that higher levels of dietary fiber, particularly soluble fiber, are associated with a lower risk of…
Alzheimer’s Disease and Daytime Napping Linked in New Research
Longer and more frequent napping was correlated with worse cognition. Could there be a connection between cognitive decline and excessive daytime napping? New research from…
Volume of Choroid Plexus in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Increased volume of an important structure in the brain called the choroid plexus is linked to greater cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…
Higher Antioxidant Levels Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Risk
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to research published in the May 4, 2022,…
Daytime Napping in Seniors May Signal Dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease
Daytime sleep duration triples after Alzheimer’s diagnosis, UCSF-Harvard led study shows. Daytime napping in the elderly is a normal part of aging, but it may…
Eating Blueberries Regularly May Reduce Risk of Dementia
University of Cincinnati studies effects of blueberry supplementation in at-risk, middle-aged population. The old adage says that an apple a day keeps the doctor away,…
Warning About Brain-Boosting Supplements After Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Discovery
Elevated levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood of older adults could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and a study…
Stress Can Be Good – New Clues to Eliminating Build-Up of Toxic Proteins in Dementia
It’s commonly claimed that a little stress can be beneficial for you. Scientists have now demonstrated that the same may be true for cells, uncovering…
Men and Women Are Not Created Equal When It Comes to Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Richard Isaacson, M.D., leads first study to define sex differences in outcomes of tailored Alzheimer’s disease clinical interventions. After increasing age, the most significant risk…
Scientists Discover New Electrical Function Performed by Nearly Half of Brain Cells
Surprising research findings in mice could lead to new insights and treatments for a wide range of brain and neurological diseases, from epilepsy to Alzheimer’s….
The FDA Approved a New Drug To Treat Alzheimer’s, but Medicare Won’t Always Pay for It – A Doctor Explains Biogen’s Aduhelm
On April 8, 2022, Medicare finalized its decision to restrict its coverage of Aduhelm, Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s disease treatment. The decision means that only patients…
Errors in DNA Inside Brain Cells May Build Up at a Faster Rate in People With Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers found that changes accumulated in the brain cells of patients with Alzheimer’s disease at a faster rate, potentially explaining why brain cells die and…
Five Different Diseases Attack Language Areas in Brain
Each condition causes a different type of language impairment in primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Word comprehension is lost for some patients, others lose grammar Most…
Small HDL “Good Cholesterol” Particles May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
First-ever study to measure high-density lipoprotein particle numbers in spinal fluid led by Keck School of Medicine of USC. Keck School of Medicine of USC…
