‘Immortal’ Region Discovered in Human Brain
At least one part of the human brain may be able to process information the same way in older age as it does in the prime of life, according to…
Analysis of African plant reveals possible treatment for aging brain
Salk scientists find that a plant used for centuries by healers of São Tomé e Príncipe holds lessons for modern medicine August 01, 2014 LA JOLLA—For hundreds of years, healers…
High blood caffeine levels in older adults linked to avoidance of Alzheimer’s disease
“We found that 100 percent of the MCI patients with plasma caffeine levels above the critical level experienced no conversion to Alzheimer’s disease during the two-to-four year follow-up period,” Tampa,…
Get moving: Daily exercise may reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk at any age
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Daily physical exercise may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, even in people over the age of 80, according to a study published in the…
Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids may cause memory problems
09 Mar 2012 ST. PAUL, Minn. – A diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients commonly found in fish, may cause your brain to age faster and lose some of…
Strong scientific evidence that eating berries benefits the brain
09 MAR 2012 Strong scientific evidence exists that eating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and other berry fruits has beneficial effects on the brain and may help prevent age-related memory loss and…
Turmeric-based drug effective on Alzheimer flies
24 Feb 2012 Curcumin, a substance extracted from turmeric, prolongs life and enhances activity of fruit flies with a nervous disorder similar to Alzheimers. The study conducted at Linköping University,…
Cocoa Extract May Counter Specific Mechanisms of Alzheimer’s Disease
Insights into mechanisms behind cocoa’s benefit may lead to new treatments or dietary regimens NEW YORK – June 23, 2014 /Press Release/ –– A specific preparation of cocoa-extract called Lavado…
Decaffeinated coffee preserves memory function by improving brain energy metabolism
10 Feb 2012 Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered that decaffeinated coffee may improve brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes. This brain dysfunction is a…
Vitamin D could help combat the effects of aging in eyes
30 Jan 2012 Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have found that vitamin D reduces the effects of ageing in mouse eyes and improves the…
Is glaucoma a brain disease?
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 5-Jun-2014 Scientists find that jigsaw effect in glaucoma patients proves it is Rockville, Md. — Findings from a new study published in Translational Vision Science & Technology…
Changes seen in cerebrospinal fluid levels before onset of Alzheimer dementia
13 JUN 12 CHICAGO – Cerebrospinal fluid levels of Aβ42 appear to be decreased at least five to 10 years before some patients with mild cognitive impairment develop Alzheimer…
Deer antlers inspire a new theory on osteoporosis ( manganese )
13 JAN 2012 The loss of manganese could mean that calcium does not stick to bones and could cause osteoporosis. This is the new theory put forward by researchers at…
Low vitamin D levels linked to depression, UT Southwestern psychiatrists report
13 Jan 2012 DALLAS — Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center psychiatrists working with the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study. It…
Treatment with light benefits Alzheimer’s patients, Wayne State University finds
13 JAN 2012 Detroit – Exposure to light appears to have therapeutic effects on Alzheimer’s disease patients, a Wayne State University researcher has found. In a study published recently in…
Diet counts: Iron intake in teen years can impact brain in later life
Iron is a popular topic in health news. Doctors prescribe it for medical reasons, and it's available over the counter as a dietary supplement. And while it's known that too…
Tuning out: How brains benefit from meditation
Public release date: 21-Nov-2011 Meditation’s ability to help people stay focused on the moment has been associated with increased happiness levels, said Judson A. Brewer, assistant professor of psychiatry…
A Natural Dye Obtained from Lichens May Combat Alzheimer’s Disease
Public release date: 23-Nov-2011 A red dye derived from lichens that has been used for centuries to color fabrics and food appears to reduce the abundance of small toxic protein…
Research links water disinfection byproducts to adverse health effects / disinfection byproducts were toxic because the cells cannot make ATP
- iodoacetic acid, bromoacetic acid and chloroacetic acid " we did not know how they caused toxicity before this study " Public release date: 24-Oct-2011 University of Illinois scientists report the first…
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Many Alzheimer’s patients get drugs with opposing effects
Public release date: 25-Oct-2011 Seattle, WA—You wouldn’t brake your car while stepping on the gas—or wash down a sleeping pill with espresso. Yet many people taking common Alzheimer’s disease medications—cholinesterase…
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