A diet rich in key vitamins and healthy fats may help older men and women to stay cognitively sharp, as well as reduce brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. Conversely, a “junk food” diet (characterized by high trans fat intake) predicts lower cognitive scores, as well as reduced total cerebral brain volume. G.L. Bowman, from [...]
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A study conducted by the Neuroscience Institute at the University of California suggests that it’s possible to lower the level of a protein in the brain that’s linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say that in the United States more than 5 million people have Alzheimer’s disease. It is also now the sixth-leading cause of death [...]
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Over a decade ago, it was noted that people who took anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as naproxen, indomethacin, or ibuprofen, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. However, over use of these particular medications does cause other problems. They all have side-effects! At first, scientists thought [...]
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The aging process takes enough of a toll on the human body without having the mind share the same fate. As we age, the brain is susceptible to various degenerative processes, from simple lapses in memory and concentration to outright cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s. Fortunately, there are simple ways to keep your brain healthy into [...]
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St. Louis – A new study conducted by the Washington University’s Sleep Medicine Center indicates that sleep deprivation may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease. This study showed that levels of amyloid beta, a byproduct of brain activity that is considered a marker for Alzheimer’s disease, drops to it’s lowest level after about six hours of [...]
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Exercise may help prevent brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease New York, NY, August 15, 2011 – Regular exercise could help prevent brain damage associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, according to research published this month in Elsevier’s journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. “Exercise allows the brain to rapidly produce chemicals that prevent damaging inflammation”, [...]
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Another Way to Protect Yourself Against Alzheimer’s Disease An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Unfortunately, that number is expected to grow to 16 million by 2050 as the population ages. However, researchers are uncovering pieces of the puzzle that can help improve your odds. For instance new research [...]
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