Experimental drug may stop toxic protein accumulation …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAn experimental drug has slowed down neurodegeneration in fruit flies, suggesting it may be promising in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Image credit: Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy.Scientists have developed a new drug that targets two key regions of the tau protein, a major contributor to … Read more
Flavonoid-rich foods could help lower dementia risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestFlavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, and beverages, such as green tea, could help lower a person’s risk of dementia. Image credit: danm/Getty Images.Flavonoids are potent antioxidants found in plant-based foods, providing various health benefits. A recent study suggests that consuming higher levels … Read more
Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of … Read more
Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of … Read more
No amount of alcohol is safe for brain health …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAny amount of alcohol raises dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olga Shumytskaya/Getty Images.There is no level of alcohol consumption that does not increase the risk of dementia among drinkers, according to a new study.Using statistical methods based … Read more
How is their development going? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has relied on cognitive symptoms until recently. While brain imaging scans and cerebrospinal fluid assays can be used for Alzheimer’s diagnosis, these methods are expensive, invasive, or not easily accessible. Technological advances have finally led to the development of ultra-sensitive blood-based biomarkers … Read more
Potassium biomarker may aid early diagnosis …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA newly identified biomarker may eventually help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease sooner. Image credit: Yoss Sabalet/Getty Images.There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are focused on finding new ways to diagnose this type of dementia early. Scientists from the University of … Read more
Does acute kidney injury affect the chances of developing dementia? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAcute kidney injury may be another dementia risk factor to be aware of. Image credit: Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy.Researchers recently published a study about whether acute kidney injuries raise the risk of dementia.The researchers looked at the health data from … Read more
SGLT-2 inhibitors may lower dementia risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSGLT-2 inhibitors have been linked with a 35% lower dementia risk in a recent study. Image credit: Tanya Yatsenko/Stocksy.People who have type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing dementia.A recent study investigates how a diabetes medication may affect this risk.The … Read more
Can exercising 1-2 days a week reap sufficient benefits? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCan exercising only one or two days a week reap sufficient brain health benefits? A study offers clues. Maskot/Getty ImagesAccording to a new study, evenly spreading out the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity throughout the week may not … Read more