Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in 2 distinct phases …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers have found that Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in two distinct phases: a silent one, and a more aggressive later stage. Pictured, crane lifting the most powerful magnetic resonance tomograph in Europe. Image credit: Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/picture alliance via Getty … Read more
Seizure drug shows promise in those without genetic risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA once-a-day pill used to treat seizures could also help treat Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. Image credit: Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images.For many people, mild cognitive impairment can be the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from AgeneBio and Johns … Read more
How does the brain clear ‘waste’ to protect itself? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers are mapping out the human brain’s ‘waste-disposal’ system for the first time. Image credit: bawanch/Getty Images.Alzheimer’s disease currently affects about 32 million people globally and has no cure. One of the leading theories behind Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation … Read more
Experimental drug may stop toxic protein accumulation …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAn experimental drug has slowed down neurodegeneration in fruit flies, suggesting it may be promising in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Image credit: Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy.Scientists have developed a new drug that targets two key regions of the tau protein, a major contributor to … Read more
Flavonoid-rich foods could help lower dementia risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestFlavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, and beverages, such as green tea, could help lower a person’s risk of dementia. Image credit: danm/Getty Images.Flavonoids are potent antioxidants found in plant-based foods, providing various health benefits. A recent study suggests that consuming higher levels … Read more
Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of … Read more
Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of … Read more
No amount of alcohol is safe for brain health …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAny amount of alcohol raises dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olga Shumytskaya/Getty Images.There is no level of alcohol consumption that does not increase the risk of dementia among drinkers, according to a new study.Using statistical methods based … Read more
How is their development going? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has relied on cognitive symptoms until recently. While brain imaging scans and cerebrospinal fluid assays can be used for Alzheimer’s diagnosis, these methods are expensive, invasive, or not easily accessible. Technological advances have finally led to the development of ultra-sensitive blood-based biomarkers … Read more
Potassium biomarker may aid early diagnosis …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA newly identified biomarker may eventually help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease sooner. Image credit: Yoss Sabalet/Getty Images.There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are focused on finding new ways to diagnose this type of dementia early. Scientists from the University of … Read more