Alzheimer; News from the web:
Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine are recruiting participants for a study investigating the genetic risk for developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) an early precursor of Alzheimer’s disease. The TOMMORROW study, conducted by the Emory University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), is also seeking to learn whether an investigational medication might prove effective in delaying the early symptoms of this condition.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Here is some research that suggests that the ingredients in marijuana would help prevent, among others, early onset Alzheimer.
Smoking, vaping, or eating the pot molecules THC and CBD directly effects nerve cell function, resulting in reduced chronic brain inflammation, reduced oxidative stress, and reduced cellular dysfunction — all the while promoting stability of the human body’s internal environment (homeostasis) and healthy brain cells (neurotrophic support).
This is probably not what they had in mind with the medical use of Marijuana but we will support every method that will keep the disease away.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
A new large study is being set up in Miami under healthy elderly to see if we can learn about prevention of Alzheimer.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
A study of children of parents with Alzheimer shows that life style choices do have an impact on getting the disease. Obesity, stress and smoking are named as prime suspects in the development of Alzheimer. So while there is no cure, we may put some effort in learning about these factors and try to avoid them.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Six Taiwan-based scientists have announced what may be a long hoped-for breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. They have discovered that so-called statins, drugs developed originally to lower cholesterol levels, seem to reduce the risk of dementia by as much as one-quarter.
It is still early days and reduced risk does not mean prevention or treatment. But there is another glimmer of hope.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Although there is no cure for Alzheimer, there are things you can do to either postpone or live with the disease as best as you and your environment can.
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