VIDEO: A STIMULATING THERAPY could be music to ears with Alzheimer’s. In dementia, sound-stimulation at 40 hertz appears to increase cognition, clarity and alertness. See
PROGRESS: ApoE4 is the best known “Alzheimer’s Gene”. Gladstone Institute scientists successfully changed the gene’s structure. This eliminated certain signs of Alzheimer’s, restored normal cell
BBC – PROGRESS ON ALZHEIMER’S – VIDEO: A new era in Alzheimer’s research is dawning that suggests we are the cusp of a cure. Watch
DRUG RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE: This FDA-approved anti-epileptic medication benefits Alzheimer’s in the lab. Learn about the promising research.
PROGRESS VIDEO + ARTICLE: American researchers found ‘unusually high‘ levels of two human herpes virus strains in brains of people with Alzheimer’s. This opens a
VIDEO & ARTICLE – DIAGNOSING MEMORY LOSS: Forgetful? That does not mean Alzheimer’s. Nobel-prize winner Dr. Eric Kandel discovered a key reason we become forgetful.
RESEARCH ARTICLE: Researchers have found that a sugar-studded protein could be key to stopping the progression of Alzheimers. Find out more.
NEUROSCIENTISTS have discovered they can estimate when Alzheimer’s is most likely to strike a person, based on his or her sleep pattern. The best defense:
VIDEO: CNBC’s Meg Tirrell reports on new methods drug companies are developing to combat Alzheimer’s.
PREVENTION VIDEO + ARTICLE: Orange and green foods contain dementia-fighting compounds called antioxidants that help protect cells from molecular damage. Learn how these foods can
The “glymphatic system” removes brain waste. It may be a powerful new target to treat Alzheimer’s. Learn why scientists believe Alzheimer’s may arise when the system is not doing its cleaning properly.
Plaques are the best-known Alzheimer’s culprit. Cambridge scientists have figured out the 7 steps to forming these plaques. Find out how targeting the formation of these “oligomers” may hold the key to a cure.
UCLA researchers found active people build 5% more gray matter in their brain. See how this prevents Alzheimer’s.
In a study on health & cynicism, people were asked how much they agree with statements such as, “I think most people would lie to get ahead,” and “It is safer to trust nobody”. The clear connection between their answers and their risk of dementia may startle you.
Lewis Hornby had a problem: his grandmother with dementia wasn’t drinking enough, causing her to get severely dehydrated.
Dr. Richard Taylor has Alzheimer’s and the right attitude!
Swedish researchers find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia.
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