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 6, 2015·4 min readModern Living May Contribute to Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers report more people are dying from neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease now than twenty years ago. By contrast, the number of deaths from cancer and heart disease in the elderly has dropped.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 4, 2015·4 min readMIND Diet Decreases Alzheimer’s Risk and Slows Brain AgingA new study reports the MIND diet can help reduce risks for developing Alzheimer's disease and may also slow brain aging by almost eight years.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 4, 2015·3 min readIntranasal Insulin Could Treat Alzheimer’s Related Memory LossResearchers have made a promising discovery for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Insulin administered intranasally has lasting results for improving memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 3, 2015·4 min readCommonly Prescribed Dementia Drugs Could Cause Harmful Weight LossA new study reports some drugs commonly prescribed to help treat dementia patients can cause significant weight loss and increase mortality.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 28, 2015·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Could be Predicted by Specific Cardiovascular Risk FactorsResearchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2015·5 min readResistance to Insulin Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports people with insulin resistance, a feature common in type 2 diabetes, can increase the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 24, 2015·2 min readRegular Exercise Could Help Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s PatientsReduced levels of tau protein measured in spinal fluid of older people who regularly exercised. Study finds memory can improve with help of exercise in those with Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeurology·July 23, 2015·2 min readLifestyle Linked to Alzheimer’s RiskFindings of a new study highlights factors which could affect the risk of Alzheimer's as aging occurs.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 20, 2015·3 min readTackling The Secrets of AgingPioneering research will address two critical questions associated with aging; why do some people stay healthy into old age while others face chronic disease, and what can be done about it?Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 16, 2015·3 min readHigh Blood Pressure in Midlife Can Negatively Impact Cognition Years LaterAccording to a new study, having high blood pressure in your 50's can impact your brain health and cognitive skills later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2015·3 min readAfrican-American and European-American Brains Affected Differently by Alzheimer’sResearchers discover different pathologies affect the brains of European and African American alzheimer's patients.Read More
