FeaturedNeurology·September 11, 2015·5 min readResveratrol Appears to Stabilize Alzheimer’s Disease BiomarkerA new study reports high doses of resveratrol taken long term in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease appears to impact a biomarker that usually declines as the disease progresses.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 10, 2015·5 min readHuman Transmission of Alzheimer’s Protein May Have Occurred as Result of Medical ProceduresA new study provides evidence that a protein synonymous with Alzheimer's disease, amyloid beta, may have passed to a small group of people who were given human derived growth hormone treatments prior to the mid 1980's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 2, 2015·3 min readTau and Diabetes May Be Linked Independently of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, type 2 diabetes may be linked to the build up of tau in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 25, 2015·4 min readLighting Up the Dark Secrets of Alzheimer’s DiseaseRaman spectroscopy techniques allows researchers to take a closer look at the elusive amyloid beta.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 25, 2015·6 min readOmega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study ReportsA new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2015·4 min readProteins Produced by Activated Neurons Could Protect Against NeurodegenerationResearchers have discovered a key molecule that helps protect the brain against some neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 19, 2015·3 min readCould the Immune System Hold the Key for New Alzheimer’s Treatments?Researchers explore the interplay between the brain and immune system to find new potential targets for treating Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 18, 2015·4 min readMolecular Feedback Process May Protect the Brain Against Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified a new pathway that can dampen the production of amyloid beta.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 7, 2015·4 min readAbility to Remove Alzheimer’s Disease Protein From the Brain Slows With AgeAccording to researchers, as we age, it takes a lot longer to clear amyloid beta from the brain, thus leading to a build up of the toxic protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 5, 2015·5 min readCould Your Sleep Position Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?According to a new study, sleeping on your side helps the clear the brain of some neurotoxins, like amyloid beta, and could potentially reduce risk for developing some neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 29, 2015·4 min readProtein Fragment Produced in the Brain Inhibits Enzyme Implicated in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports a naturally occurring protein fragment produced in the brain can inhibit a key enzyme implicated in the onset of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 23, 2015·9 min readEarly Detection of Alzheimer’s May be Possible With Saliva Test and Other New TestsResearchers suggest a number of new tests for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, including a saliva test.Read More