Neuron regeneration may help sufferers of brain injury, Alzheimer's disease | Penn State University

Neuron regeneration may help sufferers of brain injury, Alzheimer's disease | Penn State University: Researchers at Penn State have developed an innovative technology to regenerate functional neurons after brain injury and also in model systems used for research on Alzheimer's disease. The scientists have used supporting cells of the central nervous system, glial cells, to regenerate healthy, functional neurons, which are critical for transmitting signals in the brain.

Concussions Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Study – WebMD

Concussions Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Study – WebMD: Older adults with memory problems and a history of concussion have more buildup of Alzheimer's disease-associated plaques in the brain than those who also had concussions but don't have memory problems, according to a new study.

Three foods can help prevent Alzheimer's disease

Three foods can help prevent Alzheimer's disease: The number of Americans with Alzheimer's is projected to triple by 2050. While there isn't a cure for Alzheimer's, certain lifestyle changes can help prevent cognitive decline.

MySilverAge.com recommends three foods that can help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's by enhancing brain function and keeping the mind sharp.

Neuron regeneration may help sufferers of brain injury, Alzheimer's disease | Penn State University

Neuron regeneration may help sufferers of brain injury, Alzheimer's disease | Penn State University: Researchers at Penn State have developed an innovative technology to regenerate functional neurons after brain injury and also in model systems used for research on Alzheimer's disease. The scientists have used supporting cells of the central nervous system, glial cells, to regenerate healthy, functional neurons, which are critical for transmitting signals in the brain.

Exercise may Improve Cognitive Skills in Dementia Patients

Exercise may Improve Cognitive Skills in Dementia Patients: In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that older adults receive 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) every week, as well as muscle strengthening activities on two or more days a week that work a major muscle group.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: Six Key Tactics of Prevention

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: Six Key Tactics of Prevention: While dementia is a component of Alzheimer’s disease, it can also be a result of infection, concussion or stroke. Often as the patient heals, they will regain memory skills once again. Although dementia is not always preventable due to variable causes, its association with Alzheimer’s Disease may well be able to be slowed down.

Omega-3s cross blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients - Medical News Today

Omega-3s cross blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients - Medical News Today: The blood-brain barrier protects the brain from harmful chemicals in the blood, but it also blocks drugs from reaching it. However, researchers have suggested that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can cross this barrier in Alzheimer's patients, influencing markers for the disease and inflammation.

Alzheimer's Disease - Can Having Skin Cancer Provide ...

Alzheimer's Disease - Can Having Skin Cancer Provide ...: There is little reason to rejoice, if you have skin cancer. However, a study performed at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York did find that study participants who had been diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer were 80 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

Singing show tunes helps fight off dementia, Alzheimer's disease: study - NY Daily News

Singing show tunes helps fight off dementia, Alzheimer's disease: study  - NY Daily News: A recent research study found that those suffering from moderate to severe dementia did particularly well singing show tunes from movies and musicals such as 'The Wizard of Oz,' 'The Sound of Music' and 'Oklahoma!' in group settings and had a marked improvement in their remembering skills versus those who simply listened during the sing-alongs.

Alzheimer's: What is the Diabetes Connection?

Alzheimer's Disease - Alzheimer's Disease: What is the ...: According to an April 3, 2013 article on Mayoclinic.com, people with diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, have a greater chance of having dementia including Alzheimer's disease. Conversely, managing or avoiding diabetes may also protect you from Alzheimers.

It is known that type 2 diabetes causes damage to the brain and body relative to sugar and the insulin response. Mild cognitive dysfunction can also be a result of type 2 diabetes. Is this a path to Alzheimer's disease?

Omega 3 fat, alpha lipoic acid help Alzheimer's disease

foodconsumer.org - Mental health news: Omega 3 fat, alpha lipoic acid help Alzheimer's disease

Can Lasers Cure Alzheimer’s Disease? (photonics.com | Nov 2013 | Research & Technology)

Can Lasers Cure Alzheimer’s Disease? (photonics.com | Nov 2013 | Research & Technology): The malfunctioning protein structures that cause diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s can be found using just laser light, a team in Sweden and Poland has discovered.

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and colleagues at the Polish Wroclaw University of Technology discovered the method of distinguishing between aggregations of certain proteins, believed to cause the diseases, from well-functioning ones. When amyloid beta proteins gather in large numbers, they begin to inhibit normal cellular processes.

High protein diets 'could cause Alzheimer's' - Telegraph

High protein diets 'could cause Alzheimer's' - Telegraph: Researchers found that mice fed meals similar to those of the original Atkin's Diet had brains five per cent lighter than all the others.


They also found that the hippocampus part of the brain, which is responsible for memory, were less developed in those rodents on the high protein diet.


Scientists say the findings, published in the journal Molecular Neurodegeneration, suggest the ravages of dementia "might be slowed or avoided through healthy eating".

Peanut Butter Sniff Test May Help Detect Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease

Peanut Butter Sniff Test May Help Detect Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease: A tablespoon of peanut butter and a simple ruler may provide an excellent diagnostic test for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, in a low-tech approach to measuring cognitive decline.

Blood pressure drugs decrease risk of Alzheimer's disease

Blood pressure drugs decrease risk of Alzheimer's disease: "Identifying new pharmacological treatments to prevent or delay the onset of AD dementia is critical given the dearth of effective interventions to date," says the author, Sevil Yasar, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "Our study was able to replicate previous findings, however, we were also able to show that the beneficial effect of these blood pressure medications are maybe in addition to blood pressure control, and could help clinicians in selecting an antihypertensive medication based not only on blood pressure control, but also on additional benefits."

New Test Predicts Alzheimer's With Biomarker In Spinal Fluid

New Test Predicts Alzheimer's With Biomarker In Spinal Fluid: In the study, Albert and her colleagues used cerebrospinal fluid collected from healthy participants in a study of dementia risk between 1995 and 2005. Among that study group, approximately three-quarters reported a close family member with Alzheimer’s disease, indicating a higher than average risk for developing the disorder. During those years of the study and again beginning in 2009, researchers tested those participants with a battery of neuropsychological tests and a physical exam.

Fasting at Least Twice a Week Seen as Alzheimer’s Hedge - Bloomberg

Fasting at Least Twice a Week Seen as Alzheimer’s Hedge - Bloomberg: Because there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, which afflicts more than 35 million people, any possibility of prevention holds huge potential. Adams was inspired to try the diet last year after the BBC documentary called “Eat, Fast & Live Longer” cited a study in mice that suggested intermittent fasting could delay the onset of cognitive disorders.

New Alzheimer’s discovery could hold key to preventative treatments for high-risk patients | Fox News

New Alzheimer’s discovery could hold key to preventative treatments for high-risk patients | Fox News: Researchers from The Buck Institute for Research on Aging, an independent research association based in Novato, Calif., have long been interested in discovering why ApoE4 is associated with such a high risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Sleep 'Detoxes' The Brain, New Research Suggests - Forbes

Sleep 'Detoxes' The Brain, New Research Suggests - Forbes: When you sleep, your brain undergoes a mop-up process that removes waste products linked to Alzheimer’s and dementia, according to new research published yesterday in the online version of Science.

Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to Sleep Deprivation

Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to Sleep Deprivation: Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation, a recent study has found, is linked to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The body needs adequate amounts of sleep, during which our brains get cleansed of the daily toxins they have accumulated, Without sufficient sleep, these toxins can build up, and destroy brain cells, according to researchers.

Scientists stop brain cells in mice from dying in potential Alzheimer's treatment breakthrough | Fox News

Scientists stop brain cells in mice from dying in potential Alzheimer's treatment breakthrough | Fox News: In a study published Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the team said that it had halted brain cell death in mice by using a drug-like compound that was injected into the animals' stomachs through a mouth tube.

Stressful Middle Age Tied to Higher Alzheimer's Risk in Women - Alzheimer's Disease Center - EverydayHealth.com

Stressful Middle Age Tied to Higher Alzheimer's Risk in Women - Alzheimer's Disease Center - EverydayHealth.com: Womenwho deal with a lot of day-to-day stressors in middle-age may have asomewhat higherrisk of developing Alzheimer's later inlife, a new study suggests.

Eating right can prevent Alzheimer's disease, physician says | Appleton Post-Crescent | postcrescent.com

Eating right can prevent Alzheimer's disease, physician says | Appleton Post-Crescent | postcrescent.com: Healthy diet changes alone could prevent Alzheimer’s disease by 70 to 80 percent, according to Dr. Neal Barnard, who spoke Thursday to about 145 Fox Valley physicians and health care professionals at ThedaCare’s “Lifestyle Medicine Summit for Providers by Providers.”

Certain diets allegedly linked to Alzheimer’s Disease - Lexology

Certain diets allegedly linked to Alzheimer’s Disease - Lexology: A recent study has reportedly claimed that diets high in calories and animal fat are associated with increased rates of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in Japan and eight other countries. William Grant, "Trends in Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease During the Nutrition Transition in Japan and Developing Counties," Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, September 2013. Using nutrition data supplied by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, Sunlight, Nutrition and Health Research Center Director William Grant compared AD trends in Japan with changes in national dietary supply factors, alcohol consumption and lung cancer mortality rates over 25 years, in addition to comparing AD trends in eight developing countries with changes in national dietary supply factors over the same time period.

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Cure for Alzheimer's Disease? Renowned Inventor and Entrepreneur, Eric Knight, Unveils Alzheimer's Treatment System in Conjunction with World Alzheimer's Month. - MarketWatch

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Cure for Alzheimer's Disease? Renowned Inventor and Entrepreneur, Eric Knight, Unveils Alzheimer's Treatment System in Conjunction with World Alzheimer's Month. - MarketWatch: Knight continued, "Three-and-a-half years ago, I began working on an invention that appears to have the potential to remove from the brain the beta-amyloid 'plaque' associated with Alzheimer's disease. I completed my first prototype in 2010, and continued my research and development to the point where I could patent the device. My therapeutic system applies simple radio waves in a particular method via aerospace-inspired technology. So, in effect, I've applied 'rocket science' in a new and novel way to create this Alzheimer's treatment technique."

Poor Dental Health and Eating Red Meat Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Poor Dental Health and Eating Red Meat Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease: The Research team led by Professor Stjohn Crean and Dr. Sim Singhrao at the University of Central Lancashire (United Kingdom) School of Medicine and Dentistry recently found that there is a connection between dental health and Alzheimer’s disease. They published their findings in the May 2013 Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease titled “Determining the Presence of Periodontopathic Virulence Factors in Short-Term Postmortem Alzheimer’s Disease Brain Tissue.” Ten patients with dementia were compared to ten patients without dementia. All ten of the subjects with Alzheimer’s showed the presence of products from Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria in the brain, which were absent in those with dementia.

Diabetes drug shows promise in Alzheimer's Disease | wzzm13.com

Diabetes drug shows promise in Alzheimer's Disease | wzzm13.com: Kalamazoo (WZZM) - Researchers at Metabolic Solutions in Kalamazoo announced the results of a phase two clinical trial.

The drug being studied was originally developed to treat diabetes, but showed potential as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

The study looked at the decline in brain glucose metabolism and its link to Alzheimer's.

The drug maintained metabolism levels in key regions of the brain affected by mental decline.

a cancer drug that rapidly removed the damaging protein implicated in the progression of the illness

a cancer drug that rapidly removed the damaging protein implicated in the progression of the illness

Alzheimer's Disease Slowed In Mice After Receiving Novel Drug - Health News - redOrbit

Alzheimer's Disease Slowed In Mice After Receiving Novel Drug - Health News - redOrbit: According to their report in the journal Alzheimer´s Research and Therapy, the Salk team has developed a novel drug candidate currently referred to as J147.

“J147 is an exciting new compound because it really has strong potential to be an Alzheimer’s disease therapeutic by slowing disease progression and reversing memory deficits following short-term treatment,” lead author Marguerite Prior, a researcher at Salk’s Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory, said in a statement.

Promising New Tactic Found in Battle Against Alzheimer’s Disease | TIME.com

Promising New Tactic Found in Battle Against Alzheimer’s Disease | TIME.com: Reporting in the journal Neuron, Dr. Stephen Strittmatter, professor of neurology at Yale University School of Medicine, describes a missing link in the Alzheimer’s disease process that could lead the way to new drug-based treatments. Alzheimer’s is characterized by the presence of sticky deposits of a protein called amyloid, which the human body makes naturally, but tends to accumulate in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. As the plaques grow, they starve nerve cells, cutting off their ability to communicate with other cells via synapses, leading to their death and to the symptoms of memory loss, dementia and impaired thinking that are signs of advanced disease.

How Down syndrome may help unravel Alzheimer's puzzle - NBC News.com

How Down syndrome may help unravel Alzheimer's puzzle - NBC News.com: Scientists have known for decades that people with Down syndrome were at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but they didn’t know why. Some researchers now believe that understanding the connection between the two conditions might help us unravel the Alzheimer’s puzzle and point towards therapies that might slow, or even halt, the dreaded disease.

Staying mentally sharp as you age and Alzheimer's disease | Ocala.com

Staying mentally sharp as you age and Alzheimer's disease | Ocala.com: Worried about Alzheimer's disease? You're in the majority. A national survey says it's North America's most feared disease. While nothing, so far, can guarantee you'll prevent or reverse the plaques, tangles and nerve-cell death that characterize Alzheimer's, it turns out keeping the blood vessels in your brain healthy may cut your risk of brain dysfunction by a lot. There's more and more evidence from academic and scientific brain centers around the world that a few simple steps can protect your cognitive powers and slash your risk for Alzheimer's.

Age-related Memory Lapses May be Reversible, A Study Finds : News : Headlines & Global News

Age-related Memory Lapses May be Reversible, A Study Finds : News : Headlines & Global News: Kandel’s team observed the genes active in each structure and noticed that the 17 genes present in the dentate gyrus decrease as the brain age increase. Most significant gene they found was RbAp48 which distinctly dropped to 50 percent of its original number as a person age. They looked at 10 more human brains with ages between 41 to 89, as well as old mice, to verify their conclusion. The result remained the same.

7 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease - ABC News

7 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease - ABC News: "You may be able to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease by a whopping 70 to 80 percent," says Dr. Neal Barnard, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, the non-profit organizations that sponsored the first annual International Conference on Nutrition and the Brain in Washington DC.

Study: Deficiency of protein causes age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's disease

Study: Deficiency of protein causes age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's disease: The study, conducted in postmortem human brain cells and in mice, also offers the strongest causal evidence that age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's disease are distinct conditions. The findings were published today in the online edition of Science Translational Medicine.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease: Italian researchers from the University of Florence have found that extra virgin olive oil polyphenols may prevent or delay the appearance of Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer's Research Takes a New Turn – WebMD

Alzheimer's Research Takes a New Turn – WebMD: The protein, known as C1q, accumulates on the brain's synapses as people age, potentially gumming up the works, said Dr. Ben Barres, professor and chair of neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine and senior author of the study, published Aug. 14 in the Journal of Neuroscience.

Why don’t we all get Alzheimer's disease?

Why don’t we all get Alzheimer's disease?: 85


For researchers like Subhojit Roy, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Departments of Pathology and Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, these facts produce a singular question: Why don't we all get Alzheimer's disease?

In a paper published in the August 7 issue of the journal Neuron, Roy and colleagues offer an explanation -- a trick of nature that, in most people, maintains critical separation between a protein and an enzyme that, when combined, trigger the progressive cell degeneration and death characteristic of AD.

Iron is the Flame That Ignites Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease | Las Vegas Guardian Express

Iron is the Flame That Ignites Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease | Las Vegas Guardian Express: There may come a day soon when doctors warn patients who are middle-aged and older to stay away from vitamins containing iron unless they are deficient in iron. Iron is looking more and more to be the catalyst, or the flame, that ignites the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to recent research.

Sniffing Out New Strategies in the Fight against Alzheimer’s Disease: Scientific American

Sniffing Out New Strategies in the Fight against Alzheimer’s Disease: Scientific American: The newest chemical under investigation for managing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is actually not new at all. Insulin, the therapeutic hormone all-too familiar to individuals with diabetes, has been around for decades. In fact December will mark 90 years since its discoverers earned the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the extraction of insulin for clinical use. Yet to say that insulin has been under our noses all these years wouldn’t exactly be correct. Because if it had been under our noses, we might have sensed its neurologic benefits sooner.

Iron accumulation linked to Alzheimer’s disease | National Monitor

Iron accumulation linked to Alzheimer’s disease | National Monitor: Alzheimer’s has notoriously been one of the most difficult diseases to battle. Aging increases the risk of developing the disorder and there is no way to stop the aging process.

The majority of researchers believe two proteins are responsible for the Alzheimer’s disease: tau and beta-amyloid. It is believed that as the aging process takes place, these two proteins disrupt signaling between neurons or kill them altogether. However, a new study from UCLA suggest a new possibility for the cause: accumulation of iron.

Red meat consumption linked to Alzheimer's | Fox News

Red meat consumption linked to Alzheimer's | Fox News: Red meat consumption, which can lead to a buildup of iron in the body, may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease, Counsel and Heal reported.

Food For Life: Coconut Oil May Help Halt Alzheimer's Disease - Atlanta Black Star

Food For Life: Coconut Oil May Help Halt Alzheimer's Disease - Atlanta Black Star: A Florida doctor has reported that consuming just four teaspoons of coconut oil per day reversed her husband’s dementia.

Mary Newport is the medical director of the neonatal intensive care unit of Spring Hill Regional Hospital in Florida. In 2003, her husband Steve began showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Copper identified as culprit in Alzheimer's disease

Copper identified as culprit in Alzheimer's disease: Copper appears to be one of the main environmental factors that trigger the onset and enhance the progression of Alzheimer's disease by preventing the clearance and accelerating the accumulation of toxic proteins in the brain. That is the conclusion of a study appearing today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

"It is clear that, over time, copper's cumulative effect is to impair the systems by which amyloid beta is removed from the brain," said Rashid Deane, Ph.D., a research professor in the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Department of Neurosurgery, member of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine, and lead author of the study. "This impairment is one of the key factors that cause the protein to accumulate in the brain and form the plaques that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease."

Depression in Diabetes Patients Linked to Dementia, Study Finds - US News and World Report

Depression in Diabetes Patients Linked to Dementia, Study Finds - US News and World Report: Patients with depression showed greater mental declines over the course of the study. The effect of depression on risk of mental decline was not affected by factors such as heart disease; age; treatments to control blood pressure, cholesterol or insulin levels; or intensive versus standard treatments to lower blood sugar, the investigators wrote.

A potential cure for Alzheimer’s? Scientists discover new culprit behind brain-wasting disease | Fox News

A potential cure for Alzheimer’s? Scientists discover new culprit behind brain-wasting disease | Fox News: In a groundbreaking study from Stanford University School of Medicine, researchers detailed the significance of a protein called C1q, which was previously known as the initiator of the immune system response. After analyzing brain tissue in mice of varying ages, as well as postmortem samples of a 2-month-old infant and an elderly person, they discovered that C1q exponentially increases in the aging brain – creating as much as a 300-fold buildup. Comparatively, most age-associated increases of proteins in the brain are only three- or four-fold.

Bacteria in Brains Suggest Alzheimer’s-Gum Disease Link - Bloomberg

Bacteria in Brains Suggest Alzheimer’s-Gum Disease Link - Bloomberg: The findings support a theory that bacteria in the mouth enter the bloodstream through chewing or tooth removal and end up in other parts of the body including the brain, StJohn Crean, the lead researcher, said in a telephone interview. Over time, the chemicals produced by the bacteria could build up and contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s, according to the theory.

Exercise may be the best medicine for Alzheimer's disease | e! Science News

Exercise may be the best medicine for Alzheimer's disease | e! Science News: New research out of the University of Maryland School of Public Health shows that exercise may improve cognitive function in those at risk for Alzheimer's by improving the efficiency of brain activity associated with memory. Memory loss leading to Alzheimer's disease is one of the greatest fears among older Americans. While some memory loss is normal and to be expected as we age, a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, signals more substantial memory loss and a greater risk for Alzheimer's, for which there currently is no cure. The study, led by Dr. J. Carson Smith, assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, provides new hope for those diagnosed with MCI. It is the first to show that an exercise intervention with older adults with mild cognitive impairment (average age 78) improved not only memory recall, but also brain function, as measured by functional neuroimaging (via fMRI). The findings are published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

New finding may slow spread of Alzheimer's disease | MSUToday | Michigan State University

New finding may slow spread of Alzheimer's disease | MSUToday | Michigan State University: In what could be a step toward slowing the spread of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain, a team of researchers from Michigan State University found that a particular substance, when injected into mice, lowers levels of a peptide linked to the disease.

The scientists found that when a compound known as L-cylcoserine was injected into mice that were genetically altered to have the disease pathology, it significantly lowered their levels of a peptide that creates plaques in the brain – a hallmark of Alzheimer’s.

What's In Chocolate, Cocoa That Might Benefit Brain Health? - Forbes

What's In Chocolate, Cocoa That Might Benefit Brain Health? - Forbes: There’s nothing much more alluring than a headline touting the health benefits of chocolate – and if they have to do with protecting the brain, most of us are sold. There’s been a lot of research in this area, with some studies strongly suggesting that compounds in cocoa may reduce the risk for age-related cognitive decline, or, possibly, even reverse it once it occurs.

Anemia may put people at higher risk for dementia | Fox News

Anemia may put people at higher risk for dementia | Fox News: People who have been diagnosed with anemia have a nearly 41 percent higher risk for developing dementia than those who are not anemic, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology.

Study Finds Gum Disease Bacteria In Brains Of Alzheimer's Patients, But Does This Nececssarily Mean Oral Health Is Related To The Disease? : Science/Tech : Medical Daily

Study Finds Gum Disease Bacteria In Brains Of Alzheimer's Patients, But Does This Nececssarily Mean Oral Health Is Related To The Disease? : Science/Tech : Medical Daily: A recent study by the University of Central Lancashire in England, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, shows that bacteria typically associated with gum disease, or gingivitis, has been found in those who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. The media is now publishing articles like this with titles such as "Brushing your teeth can reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease, claim dentistry boffins" and "Poor dental health and gum disease may cause Alzheimer's." But, could these be completely sensationalized and far from the facts of the paper?

Breast-feeding may lower mom's risk of Alzheimer's disease - CBS News

Breast-feeding may lower mom's risk of Alzheimer's disease - CBS News: Breast-feeding has been shown to offer many protections against disease for both the mother and the baby. Now, research is showing breast-feeding may lower a mom's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

Exercise may be the best medicine for Alzheimer's disease | e! Science News

Exercise may be the best medicine for Alzheimer's disease | e! Science News: New research out of the University of Maryland School of Public Health shows that exercise may improve cognitive function in those at risk for Alzheimer's by improving the efficiency of brain activity associated with memory. Memory loss leading to Alzheimer's disease is one of the greatest fears among older Americans.

Alzheimer's May Protect From Cancer And Vice Versa

Alzheimer's May Protect From Cancer And Vice Versa: Patients with Alzheimer's disease have a lower risk of developing cancer, while seniors with cancer have lower rates of Alzheimer's disease compared to cancer-free people of the same age, researchers from the National Research Council of Italy, Milan reported in the journal Neurology.

Omega-3 supplements 'could raise prostate cancer risk' - Telegraph

Omega-3 supplements 'could raise prostate cancer risk' - Telegraph: Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found naturally in oily fish, are widely hailed for their anti-inflammatory properties which are thought to protect against a raft of maladies including heart attacks and strokes, arthritis and various cancers.
But a study found that men with high levels of omega-3 in their blood were at 43 per cent greater risk of prostate cancer than those with low concentrations, while less common aggressive “high-grade” tumours were 71 per cent more likely than in those not taking supplements.

DailyTech - Brain Waste Removal System May Lead to Better Alzheimer's Disease Treatments

DailyTech - Brain Waste Removal System May Lead to Better Alzheimer's Disease Treatments: Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) -- led by Maiken Nedergaard, M.D., D.M.Sc., co-director of the URMC Center for Translational Neuromedicine -- detailed a recently discovered waste removal system in the brain, and believes it could hold the key to understanding and treating diseases like Alzheimer's.

It's been long understood that the lymphatic system, which is a circulatory network of vessels and organs, is responsible for waste removal throughout the body. However, it doesn't perform this task in the brain. Last August, URMC researchers discovered the glymphatic system, which filled in the missing piece as the brain's own "garbage truck."

Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Reduces Depression and Suicide Risk

Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Reduces Depression and Suicide Risk: A survey performed by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and published in the Journal Biological Psychiatry finds: "Depression is one of the most frequent comorbidities of Alzheimer's disease, affecting up to 50% of AD patients." There is now substantial and accumulating basic science and clinical evidence linking neuro-inflammation with severe depression. In a landmark study published in the Journal Neuropsychopharmacology, Susana G. Torres-Platas analyzed the brains of suicide victims and concludes: "The presence of hypertrophic astrocytes in BA24 white matter is consistent with reports suggesting white matter alterations in depression, and provides further support to the neuroinflammatory theory of depression." **

Brain stimulation at any age may slow memory decline

Brain stimulation at any age may slow memory decline: Reading, writing and participating in other brain-stimulating activities at any age may protect your memory later in life, according to the research. The study, which tracked 294 individuals, is published online in the July 3 issue of Neurology.

"Our study suggests that exercising your brain by taking part in activities such as these across a person's lifetime, from childhood through old age, is important for brain health in old age," said the study's lead author, Robert Wilson.

8 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease - ABC News

8 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease - ABC News: It's never too late to make smart lifestyle changes that will protect your health in years to come. Boost brainpower and keep your mind fit for a lifetime with research-backed tips from the book, The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription

New drug reverses loss of brain connections in Alzheimer's

New drug reverses loss of brain connections in Alzheimer's: The first experimental drug to boost brain synapses lost in Alzheimer's disease has been developed by researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute. The drug, called NitroMemantine, combines two FDA-approved medicines to stop the destructive cascade of changes in the brain that destroys the connections between neurons, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline.

Olive oil helps protect brain from Alzheimer's and related dementias: study - NY Daily News

Olive oil helps protect brain from Alzheimer's and related dementias: study - NY Daily News: Want to keep Alzheimer’s disease at bay? A new study suggests upping your intake of olive oil.

While the Mediterranean liquid gold has long been touted for its multiple health benefits, a team of scientists from the University of Louisiana identified a specific component in olive oil that they say protects nerve cells from damage brought on by Alzheimer’s disease.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Protects Against Alzheimer's Disease - Study

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Protects Against Alzheimer's Disease - Study: Consumption of extra virgin olive oil has been linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and its benefit may lie in one component of olive oil that helps shuttle the abnormal AD proteins out of the brain.

Balancing mitochondrial dynamics in Alzheimer's disease

Balancing mitochondrial dynamics in Alzheimer's disease: Many diseases are multifactorial and can not be understood by simple molecular associations alone. Alzheimer's disease (AD)is associated with toxic transformations in two classes of protein,amyloid beta and tau, but they do not explain the full underlying pathology. On the cellular scale, much of the real-time morphological changes in neurons can be attributed to their underlying mitochondrial dynamics—namely fission, fusion, and the motions between these events. Last year, researchers from Harvard Medical School made the intriguing discovery that alterations in tau could lead to a doubling in the length of mitochondria. This week, they published a review article in Trends in Neuroscience, in which they seek to explain the primary features of AD in terms of mitochondrial dynamics.

7NEWS - Couple inspire study of coconut oil, Alzheimer's disease - Staying Healthy Story

7NEWS - Couple inspire study of coconut oil, Alzheimer's disease - Staying Healthy Story: Taking coconut oil is a scientifically untested and unproven treatment for Alzheimer's, dismissed by much of the scientific community. But Dr. Newport's collection of positive anecdotes about nearly 275 patients who used coconut oil intrigued researchers at the University of South Florida's Byrd Alzheimer's Institute.

Byrd researchers recently received a $250,000 grant from a private foundation to conduct what is thought to be the first clinical trial of the effects of coconut oil on mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer's disease.

"There are people who, when I tell them we're running a coconut-oil study, they chuckle," said David Morgan, the chief executive officer of Byrd. "But there's a rational basis for it."

Commonly prescribed drugs may influence the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease

Commonly prescribed drugs may influence the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease: Multiple drug classes commonly prescribed for common medical conditions are capable of influencing the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. The findings are published online in the journal PLoS One.

Can cinnamon prevent Alzheimer's?

Can cinnamon prevent Alzheimer's?: The paper, as summarized in a research note, examines two compounds found in cinnamon: cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin. Based on experiments, these two compounds have been shown to prevent the development of the filamentous "tangles" found in the brain cells that characterize Alzheimer's. This means that the compounds prevent the breakdown of certain proteins, seen critical to the onset of the disease.

Yummy foods that also help your brain

Yummy foods that also help your brain: 8. Spices. Some spices are loaded with antioxidants and can be an easy way to improve diet without much effort. Oregano, cinnamon, curry, ginger, turmeric and black pepper are your best options.

Remember that at the end of the day, a healthy diet combined with weight control and exercise are the best things you can do to shield and protect your brain as you age.

Cinnamon Might Just Be the Spice of Life | Care2 Healthy Living

Cinnamon Might Just Be the Spice of Life | Care2 Healthy Living: For years medical reports have shown that certain types (and dosages) of cinnamon can help in the lowering of blood sugar levels for diabetics. Additionally, other studies have found that cinnamon may reduce inflammation, have antioxidant effects, and even fight bacteria. Now comes news published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease that cinnamon could help ward off Alzheimer’s disease.

7 ways to cut your diabetes risk | Fox News

7 ways to cut your diabetes risk | Fox News: Cinnamon may be an ace at lowering blood sugar levels, research in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine said. Rich in nutrients called polyphenols, the sweet spice may help insulin do its job more effectively. Sprinkle some into your morning joe or mix it into an oatmeal snack.

So maybe coconut oil isn't so great after-all? | The Border Mail

So maybe coconut oil isn't so great after-all? | The Border Mail: “My research review confirms oily fish or fish supplements are important for heart health and should be a regular part of our weekly diet,” Associate Professor Colquhoun said.

According to the Heart Foundation, healthy adults should consume two to three serves of oily fish a week and if not, should take fish oil supplements.

USF Battles Alzheimer’s With Coconut Oil | News Talk Florida | Florida's Leader In News

USF Battles Alzheimer’s With Coconut Oil | News Talk Florida | Florida's Leader In News: Taking coconut oil is a scientifically untested and unproven treatment for Alzheimer’s, dismissed by much of the scientific community. But Dr. Newport’s collection of positive anecdotes about nearly 275 patients who used coconut oil intrigued researchers at the University of South Florida’s Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute.

Byrd researchers recently received a $250,000 grant from a private foundation to conduct what is thought to be the first clinical trial of the effects of coconut oil on mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease.

A Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Diabetes Risk - NewsFix.ca

A Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Diabetes Risk - NewsFix.ca: The Mediterranean diet is based on a high intake of legumes, nuts, fish, olive oil and vegetables. It also includes a relatively low consumption of meat and dairy products and moderate intake of alcohol. Previous studies have suggested that a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart attack and heart-related death. In a study investigators from University of Navarra, Spain reported that people who eat a Mediterranean-style are less likely to develop diabetes.

Coconut & Krill Oil's Benefits Debunked | Stuff.co.nz

Coconut & Krill Oil's Benefits Debunked | Stuff.co.nz: A leading heart health expert has backed oily fish or fish supplements as vital while dismissing claims about the health benefits of coconut and krill oil.

Associate Professor David Colquhoun, a cardiologist at the University of Queensland School of Medicine along with Wesley and Greenslopes Private Hospitals, said the value of fish oil and its health benefits have recently been questioned.

Coconut Oil for Alzheimer’s Disease?

Coconut Oil for Alzheimer’s Disease?: A comprehensive literature review found only two studies examining the impact of coconut oil in humans though neither study dealt with ADRD. Research on dementia leading to diminishing cerebral glucose metabolism has reported on the benefit of ketone food. More controlled research is needed about the value of ketone foods, such as the varieties of coconut oil and MCT Oil. Though well researched the FDA-regulated (2009) ketone-medical-food Axona® which contains some coconut oil ingredients has shown evidence of cognitive improvements in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease but more research is needed to clarify individual sensitivities, side effects, and health risks such as acidosis or hypocalcemia, possible with long-term use by people with ADRD.

Progress in Lipid Research - Fish, docosahexaenoic acid and Alzheimer’s disease

ScienceDirect.com - Progress in Lipid Research - Fish, docosahexaenoic acid and Alzheimer’s disease: Cognitive decline in the elderly, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is a major socio-economic and healthcare concern. We review here the literature on one specific aspect of diet affecting AD, that of the ω3 fatty acids, particularly the brain’s principle ω3 fatty acid – docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA has deservedly received wide attention as a nutrient supporting both optimal brain development and for cardiovascular health. Our aim here is to critically assess the quality of the present literature as well as the potential of ω3 fatty acids to treat or delay the onset of AD

Anti-Cancer Drug Reverses Alzheimer's disease | Medical News and Health Information

Anti-Cancer Drug Reverses Alzheimer's disease | Medical News and Health Information: Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health have found that an anti-cancer drug is effective in reversing the memory deficits in an Alzheimer's disease mouse model.

Researchers were able to verify that bexarotene, a drug most commonly used to fight lymphoma, does significantly improve cognitive deficits in mice expressing gene mutations linked to human Alzheimer's disease.

Signs of Alzheimer's Disease: 10 Things You Should Know | PBS NewsHour

Signs of Alzheimer's Disease: 10 Things You Should Know | PBS NewsHour: In the meantime, the New York-based Alzheimer's Foundation of America has compiled a list of "10 Things You Should Know About Alzheimer's Disease" -- how to recognize it early and steps every family impacted should take to plan for the future.

Vitamin B may protect against Alzheimer's disease | abc7.com

Vitamin B may protect against Alzheimer's disease | abc7.com: Researchers looked at data from a 2010 clinical trial and found that B vitamins could cut brain shrinkage in half for older people with memory problems.

The rates of total brain shrinkage were slower in patients taking vitamin B who had high levels of the amino acid homocysteine in their blood.

Alzheimer's Disease Protection From Compounds In Cinnamon - Health News - redOrbit

Alzheimer's Disease Protection From Compounds In Cinnamon - Health News - redOrbit: Two compounds found in cinnamon could play a role in delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, and could even prevent the neurodegenerative condition, according to new research published online in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease on Thursday.

Skin cancer may be linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's disease

Skin cancer may be linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's disease: People who have skin cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to new research published in the May 15, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The link does not apply to melanoma, a less common but more aggressive type of skin cancer.

The potential link between language & Alzheimer's Disease | firstcoastnews.com

The potential link between language & Alzheimer's Disease | firstcoastnews.com: "There is actually a huge amount of research that shows us that people who speak two or more languages tend to decline less rapidly than those who don't," tells Dr. Tannahill Glen, a Neuropsychologist with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center.

Research: Cinnamon extract fights Alzheimer's disease

Research: Cinnamon extract fights Alzheimer's disease: A new study shows that two compounds in cinnamon extract have the ability to prevent the aggregation of a protein and its formation of neurofibrillary tangles that is characteristic in Alzheimer’s Disease(AD) . Roshni C. George, John Lew, and Donald J. Graves of the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, at the University of California, showed that cinnamaldehyde has the ability to inhibit tau aggregation. Another compound in cinnamon extract, the oxidized form of epicatechin, also inhibited tau aggregation. The two compounds also prevented tau oxidation and the formation of products which can cause tangle formation. The in vitro (“test tube”) study was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Research.

Cholesterol increases risk of Alzheimer's and heart disease

Cholesterol increases risk of Alzheimer's and heart disease: Researchers at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome and the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found that a single mechanism may underlie the damaging effect of cholesterol on the brain and on blood vessels.

Novel Drug Treatment Quickly Reverses Alzheimer’s Disease Resulting in a Significant Reduction in Assisted Living Expenses

Novel Drug Treatment Quickly Reverses Alzheimer’s Disease Resulting in a Significant Reduction in Assisted Living Expenses: Implementing the treatment detailed in Perispinal etanercept: a new therapeutic paradigm in neurology by Dr. Tobinick can enable a severely impaired person needing full time assisted living care who is unable to recognize their own children or even count to ten to, after a single dose, recognize their children and count to ten with ease.**

Approach things like this with great caution and do research on pros and cons before spending your money or attempting.

Change Your Diet to Boost Your Brain and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease : Living Green Magazine

Change Your Diet to Boost Your Brain and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease : Living Green Magazine: Alzheimer’s disease causes loss of brain function. Like other organs of the body, the brain too requires a supply of nutrients to maintain optimum health.

The ideal diet that is good for both brain and heart should include 40% proteins, 40% complex carbohydrates and 20% beneficial fats.

Here is a list of food items that are good for your brain health.

Explaining how extra virgin olive oil protects against Alzheimer's disease

Explaining how extra virgin olive oil protects against Alzheimer's disease: They describe tracking the effects of oleocanthal in the brains and cultured brain cells of laboratory mice used as stand-ins for humans in such research. In both instances, oleocanthal showed a consistent pattern in which it boosted production of two proteins and key enzymes believed to be critical in removing Aβ from the brain. "Extra-virgin olive oil-derived oleocanthal associated with the consumption of Mediterranean diet has the potential to reduce the risk of AD or related neurodegenerative dementias," the report concludes.

Research illuminates why stimulating environment may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Research illuminates why stimulating environment may protect against Alzheimer's disease: Now, a new study led by Dennis Selkoe, MD, co-director of the Center for Neurologic Diseases in the BWH Department of Neurology, provides specific pre-clinical scientific evidence supporting the concept that prolonged and intensive stimulation by an enriched environment, especially regular exposure to new activities, may have beneficial effects in delaying one of the key negative factors in Alzheimer's disease.

Vitamin D, omega-3 may help prevent Alzheimer's disease - UPI.com

Vitamin D, omega-3 may help prevent Alzheimer's disease - UPI.com: Study author Dr. Milan Fiala, at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and colleagues identified key genes and signaling networks regulated by vitamin D3 and the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid that may help control inflammation and improve plaque clearance.

Previous laboratory work by the team helped clarify key mechanisms involved in helping vitamin D3 clear amyloid-beta, the abnormal protein found in the plaque.

Novel Add-on Drug Shows Promise in Alzheimer's Disease

Novel Add-on Drug Shows Promise in Alzheimer's Disease: Adding the selective α-2C adrenoceptor antagonist ORM-12741 to a cholinesterase inhibitor yielded "significant positive" effects on episodic memory in patients with Alzheimer's disease in a phase 2a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Insulin taken as Nasal spray can treat Alzheimer disease: Research

Insulin taken as Nasal spray can treat Alzheimer disease: Research: Scientists from Northern Ireland, Sweden and the US have carried out a research that shows that some diabetes drugs or insulin if taken as in a simple nasal spray could have a remarkable effect on Alzheimer's disease.

The Alzheimer's-diabetes link: A fast-growing health threat | Washington Times Communities

The Alzheimer's-diabetes link: A fast-growing health threat | Washington Times Communities: In 1997, immuno-geneticist Dr. H. Hugh Fudenberg, MD, cited a ten year study conducted in the 1980’s which demonstrated that those who have had five or more consecutive flu shots have a ten-fold chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who have had only one or two flu shots.

Carnosine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Carnosine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Carnosine (beta-alanyl-L-histidine) is a dipeptide of the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine. It is highly concentrated in muscle and brain tissues.

Carnosine and carnitine were discovered by Russian chemist V.Gulevich.[2] Researchers in Britain,[3] South Korea,[4] Russia[5][6] and other countries[7][8][9] have shown that carnosine has a number of antioxidant properties that may be beneficial. Carnosine has been proven to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) as well as alpha-beta unsaturated aldehydes formed from peroxidation of cell membrane fatty acids during oxidative stress.

Anti-age pill may prevent Alzheimer’s disease and cancer | Health | News | Daily Express

Anti-age pill may prevent Alzheimer’s disease and cancer | Health | News | Daily Express: The powerful daily antioxidant tablet could offer hope to millions struck down by the devastating illnesses.

It could even protect against Parkinson’s and prevent complications of Type 2 diabetes. Carnosine, which is taken as a dietary supplement, is already used in anti-ageing products and by athletes to delay muscle fatigue.

Nicotine may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease | MuslimVillage.com

Nicotine may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease | MuslimVillage.com: Now, a new study suggests cigarette smoking may trigger or hasten the development of dementia. The research only involved mice, but the findings offer human tobacco smokers another compelling reason to kick the habit.

Novel herbal compound offers potential to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease

Novel herbal compound offers potential to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease: Administration of the active compound tetrahydroxystilbene glucoside (TSG) derived from the Chinese herbal medicine Polygonum multiflorum Thunb, reversed both overexpression of α-synuclein, a small protein found in the brain, and its accumulation using a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. These results, which may shed light on the neuropathology of AD and open up new avenues of treatment, are available in the current issue of Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience.

Aberrant accumulation of α-synuclein can form insoluble aggregates that have been implicated in several neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Researchers have now found that overexpression of α-synuclein increases with age and have demonstrated that α-synuclein aggregates in the hippocampus of older mice compared to normal controls.

White Matter Hyperintensities Linked to Alzheimer's Disease

White Matter Hyperintensities Linked to Alzheimer's Disease: A new study adds to a growing body of evidence pointing to small-vessel cerebrovascular disease as an important contributor to Alzheimer's disease (AD).

The study shows that increased total white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) as seen on MRI independently predicted AD diagnosis, as did the brain amyloid tracer Pittsburgh compound B (PIB) measured by positron emission tomography (PET).

Could a low protein diet help humans with Alzheimer's disease?

Could a low protein diet help humans with Alzheimer's disease?: Researchers have been trying to find dietary interventions that could prevent and even treat Alzheimer's disease. One nutritional approach might be a combination of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, found in a recent study. A new finding highlights potential treatment from a low-protein diet that was found to halt progression of the disease in mice.

Treatment to prevent Alzheimer's disease moves a step closer

Treatment to prevent Alzheimer's disease moves a step closer: Professor David Allsop and Dr Mark Taylor at Lancaster University have successfully created a new drug which can reduce the number of senile plaques by a third, as well as more than doubling the number of new nerve cells in a particular region of the brain associated with memory. It also markedly reduced the amount of brain inflammation and oxidative damage associated with the disease.

Alzheimer's Disease and 8 Potential Natural Treatments

Alzheimer's Disease and 8 Potential Natural Treatments: What’s new in natural treatments for Alzheimer’s?
Although scientists have not yet uncovered a cure or an effective way to prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease, every research endeavor reveals something investigators can use to help them reach their goal. A case in point is new research from the University of Leeds (UL), in which scientists identified the process by which two chemicals found in two natural substances—red wine and green tea—may interfere with the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Testing brain pacemakers to zap away Alzheimer’s disease damage - Your Houston News: News

Testing brain pacemakers to zap away Alzheimer’s disease damage - Your Houston News: News: A dramatic shift is beginning in the disappointing struggle to find something to slow the damage of this epidemic: The first U.S. experiments with “brain pacemakers” for Alzheimer’s are getting under way. Scientists are looking beyond drugs to implants in the hunt for much-needed new treatments.

Pig proteins may help dementia patients, study finds | Fox News

Pig proteins may help dementia patients, study finds | Fox News: A drug containing purified brain proteins derived from pigs may yield modest improvements in patients whose dementia is caused by a lack of blood flow to parts of the brain, according to a new analysis.

New drug target identified for multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease

New drug target identified for multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease: Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) led by Carmela Abraham, PhD, professor of biochemistry, along with Cidi Chen, PhD, and other collaborators, report that the protein Klotho plays an important role in the health of myelin, the insulating material allowing for the rapid communication between nerve cells. These findings, which appear online in Journal of Neuroscience, may lead to new therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease (AD), in which white matter abnormalities are also common but have been largely ignored.

Brain Boosting Tips to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease | fox4kc.com – Kansas City news & weather from WDAF TV – FOX 4

Brain Boosting Tips to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease | fox4kc.com – Kansas City news & weather from WDAF TV – FOX 4: The four main components for Dr. Small’s program are:
1) Physical exercise
2) Healthy diet
3) Mental workouts
4) Reduce your stress

MPL Vaccine Could Treat, Prevent Alzheimer's Disease in Humans

DailyTech - MPL Vaccine Could Treat, Prevent Alzheimer's Disease in Humans: Canadian researchers have come one giant step closer to finding treatment for those with Alzheimer's disease, and even a preventative vaccine.

Exercise and Weight Loss Give Brain a Boost, Study Finds - US News and World Report

Exercise and Weight Loss Give Brain a Boost, Study Finds - US News and World Report: follow-up testing showed that the participants' brain function had also improved, and that the increases were proportional to the improvements in exercise capacity and body weight. Simply put, the more they could exercise and the more weight they had lost, the greater their improvement in thinking skills, the investigators found.

Miracle Molecule Reverses Alzheimer's and Restores Memory in Mice : Science/Tech : Medical Daily

Miracle Molecule Reverses Alzheimer's and Restores Memory in Mice : Science/Tech : Medical Daily: One group of mice was injected with TFP5, while the other was injected with a saline placebo. After receiving the injection of TFP5, the mice's symptoms drastically reduced by 70 to 80 percent and they exhibited improved memory. The injection also did not appear to cause any adverse effects, like weight loss, anxiety or signs of toxicity. On the other hand, the mice that were injected with the placebo degenerated as usual.

Poor Semantic Processing Ability Could Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's Disease : Conditions : Medical Daily

Poor Semantic Processing Ability Could Be Early Sign of Alzheimer's Disease : Conditions : Medical Daily: According to the study authors, previous research on mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early sign of Alzheimer's diseases, focused mainly on short-term memory loss. However, people might begin losing the ability to recognize size and shapes - which requires some degree of knowledge - before memory related problems kick in.

NLRP3 is activated in Alzheimer/'s disease and contributes to pathology in APP/PS1 mice : Nature : Nature Publishing Group

NLRP3 is activated in Alzheimer/'s disease and contributes to pathology in APP/PS1 mice : Nature : Nature Publishing Group: Deposition of amyloid-β peptide drives cerebral neuroinflammation by activating microglia1, 2. Indeed, amyloid-β activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in microglia is fundamental for interleukin-1β maturation and subsequent inflammatory events3. However, it remains unknown whether NLRP3 activation contributes to Alzheimer’s disease in vivo.

Alzheimer’s affects men, women differently, researcher finds – The Post and Courier

Alzheimer’s affects men, women differently, researcher finds – The Post and Courier: The study found that in the year leading up to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis women had significantly more brain atrophy, or wasting away. It also discovered that the shrinkage happened in different areas of the brain for men and women.

Statins Against Alzheimer’s Disease | Brain Blogger

Statins Against Alzheimer’s Disease | Brain Blogger: Taking into account the association between high plasma cholesterol and AD, Tramontine and colleagues recently conducted a study to explore the role of statins — a class of lipid-lowering drugs — in the protection against the disease. Although the positive effects of statins on cardiovascular diseases are well known, their potential neuroprotective effects demand further characterization.

Alzheimer's Disease Early Cognitive Problems Identified

Alzheimer's Disease Early Cognitive Problems Identified: The study is the first of its kind to review mild cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with Alzheimer's disease in a systematic way and reveal the early indicators, signs and symptoms. Terry Goldberg, PhD, director of neurocognition at the Litwin Zucker Center for Research in Alzheimer's Disease, and his colleagues developed a test to identify any problems with a person's ability to process semantic or knowledge based information.

Elderly Depression Linked To Dementia Risk And Mild Cognitive Impairment

Elderly Depression Linked To Dementia Risk And Mild Cognitive Impairment: According to the researchers, studies have indicated that from 3% to 63% of patients with MCI have depressive symptoms. Other studies have demonstrated that people with a history of depression have a higher risk of dementia during their later years. A study published in Archives of Neurology in May 2011 revealed that mild cognitive impairment and dementia are much more common among very old women.

7 foods destroying your good mood | Fox News

7 foods destroying your good mood | Fox News: A delightfully toasted sesame seed bagel. Crispy, crunchy potato chips. An effervescent fountain of sweet soda. These all sound like comforting foods that can wrap you in a sensation of coziness. However, while they may taste so good, these foods are not always so good for you or your mood.