What is the link between heart disease and Alzheimer's?
Turns out, genetics may predispose some people to both Alzheimer's disease and high levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol, a common feature of the cardiovascular disease.
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Turns out, genetics may predispose some people to both Alzheimer's disease and high levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol, a common feature of the cardiovascular disease.
Love your coffee? Turns out, there could be more to that morning jolt of goodness than a boost in energy and attention. Drinking coffee may protect you against developing both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Here's great news for patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers and you may soon get a new drug to treat your declined cognitive functions. Find out all about it here.
In order to find molecular candidates to block the interaction between b-amyloid and brain cells, the team searched more than 32 thousand molecules, and one drug, namely ALI6, showed promising results in cell-based experiments.
A group of Canadian scientists has created a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can enable in early detection of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.This technology can read your signs around five years before they appear, say experts.
Environmental pollution may be a potent trigger of Alzheimer's disease. On the World Alzheimer's Day, 2018, here is everything you should know about environmental pollution and Alzheimer's disease.
Previous studies stated that taking vitamin B12 supplementation did not do much to prevent Alzheimer's disease. But more recently, researchers found that high doses of B12 reduced the brain shrinkage (cerebral atrophy) associated with mild cognitive impairment.
Celebrating World Alzheimer's Day, 2018, it is important for us to clear out the myths related to this mysterious disorder that still does not have a cure. Read them and learn more.
Alzheimer's is a complex disease and while some risk factors such as age and genetics may not be under our control, others such as our lifestyle changes are. Certain changes to lifestyle will help avert the risk by keeping the mind and body healthy.
World Alzheimer's Day 2018: An irreversible, progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills along with your ability to carry out the simplest tasks like reading, bathing and so on, is called as Alzheimer's disease. But, you don't have to worry now as this blood test will be a boon for you.
While a lot of research has gone in to understand Alzheimer's disease scientists have zeroed down to some risk factors that could increase one's chances of developing Alzheimer's disease exponentially.
Changing your outlook towards a situation and focusing on the positive aspects can help in managing a stressful situation. Try confiding in someone close to you when you feel distressed. This can actually reduce your risk of Alzheimer's.
Seeing someone you love experiencing dementia is difficult. But you just have to be patient because your loved one will have both good and bad days.
Rosacea is a skin condition that leads to redness and visible blood vessels to show on your face. But this 'blushing' is causing damage to your brain.
5 reasons why you should have daily, moderate dose of beer
Now a new device to track your health parameters wirelessly, thanks to researchers from MIT who have used machine learning to obtain your health-related data.
Now you get a new chance to rejoice if you are a beer lover. Having moderate beer may not just help you live longer but can also help in preventing cancer and kidney stones. What are you waiting for? Go grab a glass of beer now.
Various studies have shown that yoga and meditation can help reduce the risk of several diseases physical as well as mental. Start practising it every day.
Scientists have found that TEMPO, an artificial antioxidant is more powerful than some of the best natural antioxidants available in foods.
Researchers of a study are optimist that if a link between sleep irregularities and Alzheimer's can be established then treating people for sleep problems can help prevent such cognitive illness in future.
Researchers reported that the study done on mice with Alzheimer's disease showed improved thinking after physical activity.
The benefits of exercise are well known. Now a study has shown how exactly physical exercise can help cognition in those with Alzheimer's.
A team of researchers have revealed that a drug which is used to treat liver disease could also be helpful in Alzheimer's disease therapy.
Insulin resistance is the common link between Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. An excess of blood glucose damages the neurons and resistance towards insulin makes it difficult for the neurons to retrieve glucose for optimal functioning resulting in slow cognitive decline.
In Alzheimer's the brain behaves in response to glucose the way the cells of the body react in diabetes. Lack of the brain's ability to utilise glucose can lead to dementia.
A new study has revealed that taking more than recommended dosage of sleeping pills like benzodiazepines and z-drugs increases the risk of Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia in younger people and may affect around a third of younger people with dementia.
There is no simple way to detect Alzheimer's. But now, in a new study, researchers have found that eye conditions provide new lens screening for the disease.
Turmeric has been used for medicinal purposes for many years, it adds flavour to various dishes and it is also a vital component of certain religious rituals.
Alternative enactment techniques, such as acting, can improve patients' prospective memory.
This could prevent the disease or slow its progression long enough that the average age of symptom onset.
If you have a friend who is a caregiver of someone suffering from dementia, offer them some comfort. They would be thankful.
Some of them can make you suffer from Alzheimer's disease too, so beware.
Alzheimer's is a very common form of dementia and is seen in the elderly. But the current trend shows early onset of the condition.
Scientists at the University of Virginia improved the function of the lymphatic vessels to dramatically enhance the ability of aged people to learn and improve their memories.
Diabetics, here's another reason to keep your diabetes in control.
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