Alzheimer; News from the web:
Still no cure for the staggering number of people affected by this disease. See the report in the link below.
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Category Archives: Prevention
There is hope
Alzheimer; News from the web:
We now know early intervention could decrease the likelihood of more than one-third of dementia cases around the world. In fact, approximately 35% are attributed to nine modifiable risk factors, including high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, hearing loss, smoking, depression, social interaction and lack of physical exercise. Therefore, monitoring which foods we eat, starting or continuing basic cardio and strength training programs, engaging the mind in the cognitive challenges and managing vascular risk factors all play demonstrable, critical roles in maintaining cognition before disease strikes.
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Light on Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer; News from the web:
In 2016, to the surprise of Alzheimer’s disease researchers across the world, a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that setting mice in front of a blinking light could clear out the characteristic protein plaques thought to be one of the roots of the disease. A recent follow up study found that sounds played at a particular frequency clearned plaques and improved cognition, as well.
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New approach to Alzheimer’s prevention
Alzheimer; News from the web:
Just as genetic makeup plays a role in the risk for Alzheimer’s, new drugs designed to alter your genes could bring us closer to a cure.
The concept is called epigenetics, and one of the more promising drugs in this new avenue of Alzheimer’s research is now being studied in New Jersey.
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Coconut oil and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer; News from the web:
Studies by National Journal of Physiology Pharmacy and Pharmacology and International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology have shown a positive association between virgin coconut oil consumption and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Several studies have shown positive improvements in cognition, cognitive performance, orientation and semantic memory in individuals after intervention with virgin coconut oil.
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How sleep impacts Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer; News from the web:
Interesting read by readers digest.
How well you sleep could decrease—or raise—your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Are your bedtime behaviors putting you at risk?
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