Health News - New findings contradict dominant theory in Alzheimer’s disease

Health News - New findings contradict dominant theory in Alzheimer’s disease: The theory describes how an increase in secreted beta-amyloid peptides leads to the formation of plaques, toxic clusters of damaged proteins between cells, which eventually result in neurodegeneration. Scientists at Lund University, Sweden, have now presented a study that turns this premise on its head. The research group’s data offers an opposite hypothesis, suggesting that it is in fact the neurons’ inability to secrete beta-amyloid that is at the heart of pathogenesis in Alzheimer’s disease.

Drug Shows Promise In Early Alzheimer's | Fox News

Drug Shows Promise In Early Alzheimer's Fox News: An experimental drug being developed by Roche Holding AG removed amyloid plaques from the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients in a small early-stage study, according to data published in the Archives of Neurology, the Swiss drugmaker said on Monday.

Scientists Find Alzheimer's Disease Could Be Transmissible

Scientists Find Alzheimer's Disease Could Be Transmissible: Alzheimer's Disease in some case could be caused by a brain infection, scientist have found.
A new study by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston suggests that Alzheimer's Disease can be added to the list of transmissible infections.

Antidepressants Show Signs Of Countering Alzheimer’s - Science News

Antidepressants Show Signs Of Countering Alzheimer’s - Science News: Widely used antidepressants may reduce the ominous brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study in mice and humans finds.
Brain scans of people who have taken antidepressants reveal fewer clumps of the protein amyloid-beta, a target of Alzheimer’s prevention strategies, when compared with people who have not taken the drugs.

15-Minute Test For Alzheimer's, Dementia Test Online : NewsTime : Health

15-Minute Test For Alzheimer's, Dementia Test Online : NewsTime : Health: "According to Professor David Smith, of Oxford University : 'Alzheimer's is a preventable disease, not an inevitable part of the aging process. Rather than leaving it until too late, the trick is to identify any decline in memory function as early as possible and take the necessary prevention steps."

Ten signs of Alzheimer’s | Iowa City Press Citizen | press-citizen.com

Ten signs of Alzheimer’s Iowa City Press Citizen press-citizen.com: "Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, see a doctor."

New styles mean swimwear for every body | timesfreepress.com

New styles mean swimwear for every body timesfreepress.com: "Professional kayaker Haley Popp is wearing a purple one-piece suit by La Blanca, $119. The cover-up, by Becca, is $58. She is shown at the new Hampton Inns and Suites in downtown Chattanooga. Fashions courtesy of Dillard's. Staff photo by Dan Henry/Chattanooga Times Free Press"

New styles mean swimwear for every body | timesfreepress.com

New styles mean swimwear for every body timesfreepress.com: "Dreading swimsuit season? There’s no need, said Denise Betts, swimsuit specialist at Dillard’s, Hamilton Place.
“If you wear sizes 0 to 24, I can put you in a suit you’ll like,” she said.
Betts said today’s swimwear designers have formulated patterns that will accommodate every body type."

Inability to Detect Sarcasm May Herald Dementia - FoxNews.com

Inability to Detect Sarcasm May Herald Dementia - FoxNews.com: "People in the early stages of dementia may not be able to tell the truth from lies and sarcasm from sincerity, a new study finds.
The findings could help doctors diagnose dementia, such as Alzheimer's, earlier, study researchers said."

Weight loss improves memory - Times Of India

Weight loss improves memory - Times Of India: "Kent State University's researchers have discovered that weight loss help improve memory and concentration.
Their study has shown that bariatric surgery patients exhibited improved memory function 12 weeks after their operations."