A new peptide may hold potential as an Alzheimer’s treatment
Researchers say the CDK5 Blocker peptide blocks a hyperactive brain enzyme that contributes to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
Non-drug therapies, such as exercise, appear to be as, or more, effective than drugs for reducing symptoms of depression in people with dementia, says a team of international researchers.
Immune cells work to remove toxic compounds that build up in the brain, including amyloid beta plaques associated with Alzheimer’s, according to a mouse study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
BETTER MEMORY AND BEHAVIOR, with reduced levels of Alzheimer’s tau, were achieved in the lab by supplementing drinking water with nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3. Learn what these important results mean to Alzheimer’s.
An Alzheimer’s blood test that works before symptoms appear can clear up doubts about memory problems. It can tell the difference between subjective memory problems, such as normal side-effects of aging, versus warning signs of Alzheimer’s.
A new form of Omega-3 has successfully increased DHA in the retina and reduced eye problems associated with Alzheimer’s-like processes.
When is medical marijuana appropriate? Not in dementia, according to a new study. It suggests medical marijuana pills may not help treat behavioral symptoms of dementia, such as aggression, pacing and wandering. Get the details.
A study at McGill University shows that lithium given in micro doses may be capable of both halting signs of advanced Alzheimer’s pathology and recovering lost cognitive abilities.
Does your loved one with Alzheimer’s suffer with insomnia? Suvorexant (BELSOMRA) could help. Learn more.
Lewy body dementia receives relatively little attention and few research dollars, and often goes undiagnosed. Learn about a kit to do something about it. Watch Mike Belleville share his long journey of misdiagnosis from Alzheimer’s to Lewy body dementia.
Sharing the story of a person with Alzheimer’s, when their own memory fails, can be a true act of dignity and love. Ryan Nealon sings of the significance of “Telling You All About Her.”
A high-sugar diet causes insulin resistance in the brain, reducing neuronal debris removal. How badly can this increase neurodegeneration risk?
Even in later life, quitting smoking significantly reduces dementia risk.
New research published in The Lancet offers renewed hope — it’s never too late to protect your brain.
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
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