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Focus on Alzheimer’s Disease Shifts to Prevention

In recent years, researchers have found a new tool in detecting early stages and precursors to Alzheimer’s disease. They created a special tracer that binds to a brain protein named amyloid beta. This tracer can be detected within a PET imaging machine. With that, researchers are able to detect these proteins associated with the disease […]

Findings Support Role of Vascular Disease in Development of Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists created a study that took place over 25 years ago that associated higher levels of brain amyloid late in life that contributed to multiple risk factors in the vascular system. These vascular risks have been seen to be a contributor, or a symptom, to dementia late in life as well. However, the scientists who […]

To Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s, Think Before You Eat

The field of nutrition is changing drastically now with diets designed to boost brain health, targeted mostly towards older adults. Scientists from Toronto, Rush University Medical Center and Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health published the Canadian Brain Health Food Guide and the MiND Diet, both of which suggest certain nutrients – mostly found […]

Plotting the Demise of Alzheimer’s: New Study is Major Test for Power of Early Action

When dealing with many types of diseases from heart disease to diabetes, or even cancer the best advice is always to detect the disease at the earliest point possible. This head start gives doctors time to analyze and prescribe the best course of action for the patients to battle this disease. Now there is a […]

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Top Tips On Producing A Dietary Plan For Those Living With Dementia

When creating nutritious meals for individuals with dementia, taste is always the first priority. From there, be sure to plan meals at the same time every day. This helps create a consistent routine for the individual and reduces the likelihood of malnutrition or unwanted weight loss. Smoothies made from fresh and delicious ingredients are a […]

Why Better Care For Older Adults Is The New Medical Frontier

Modern medicine has come a long way in extending and preserving life, keeping people in a state of well-being for longer. As average life expectancy goes up, so does the amount of elderly people. This creates a lot of opportunities for communities. But Dealing with a high elderly population can be challenging. There is certainly […]

Alcohol Consumption May Harm the Brain

How does alcohol consumption affect your brain? Does it have a preventative effect against cognitive decline or does it cause cognitive decline?

What Different Types of Dementia Are There?

Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 to 80 per cent of all forms of dementia, which affects memory, thinking, and behavior. About 36 million people globally and 5 million people in the USA suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This disease is sixth in the list of leading causes of death, and kills more people than prostate and […]

Study Tests Whether Exercise, Lowering Cholesterol Helps Prevent Alzheimer’s

Previous evidence has shown that what is bad for your heart is also bad for your brain.   A study done by UT Southwestern Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute set out to determine whether regular exercise and taking medication to reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure can help preserve brain function.   This was a […]