Rehydration for Dementia
August 27, 2023
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Lewis Hornby had a problem: his grandmother with dementia wasn’t drinking enough, causing her to get severely dehydrated.
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Eating More Ketones May Fight Alzheimer’s
July 31, 2023
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Ketone-rich diets increase the SIRT3 protein that protects neurons from death during the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But how does it work? Find out more.
Can Alzheimer’s Be Treated with Iron-Modifying Drugs?
July 24, 2023
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Dietary iron is an essential element in the brain. That’s why it is critical to understand how it affects Alzheimer’s. Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to take a giant step forward in understanding iron chemistry in amyloid plaque, the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn more about their exciting new insights.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Dementia Risk
July 17, 2023
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Researchers find that a diet including more fruit, vegetables, beans and tea or coffee lowers the risk of developing dementia later in life. Learn more.
Boosting Magnesium Keeps Dementia at Bay
June 30, 2023
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More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU).
Beet Juice Increases Blood Flow to the Brain
June 12, 2023
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DRINKING beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. The way beet juice does this holds great potential for combating dementia.
Multivitamin Improves Memory in Older Adults
June 5, 2023
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Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, researchers found.
Some Diabetes Drugs Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
June 2, 2023
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People taking certain drugs to lower blood sugar for Type 2 diabetes had less amyloid in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease, and showed slower cognitive decline than diabetics not taking drugs and people with diabetes. Find out more.
Why Do ‘Superagers’ Learn Like 25-Year-Olds?
May 24, 2023
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What kind of brain enables “superagers” to learn and recall novel information as well as a 25-year-old? Researchers have found the answer. Learn more.
Green Tea Molecules Break Up Alzheimer’s Tau Tangles
May 15, 2023
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A molecule found in green tea helped UCLA biochemists discover several molecules that can destroy tau fiber. Learn more.
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