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.