Pacemaker for Alzheimer

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Scientists at Johns Hopkins have done experiments with a pace maker, the brain variety, that is normally used to alleviate Parkinson symptoms in a patient with Alzheimer and they are “cautiously optimistic” about the results.

Wide use is still years down the line but this may just counter the disappointing results from a number of medicine.

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Healthy advice may keep Alzheimer away

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Instead of waiting for the silver bullet pill, it may be good to continuously remind ourselves of the things that are known and under our own control. Here a link to an article that summarizes all the good advice.

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Check for Alzheimer during the holidays

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The Alzheimer association provides great advice. You should check your relatives for any changes with their memory or skills. If you return home for the holidays and your relative has trouble following a recipe or difficulty doing something they have done for a very long time, you may need to be alert and do some more checking. Follow today’s link for some more guidance on this.

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Magnets and Alzheimer

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Researchers have found that the use of magnets may impact brain waves such that it may extend the capability of the brain for months. The technology is being tested in Manchester and has shown results in the early stages of the disease, giving patients months of additional independent living.

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Hormone treatment reduces Alzheimer risk

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New research findings from a long running study have shown that women who receive hormone treatment within five years of their meno pause, will have a 30% less chance of developing Alzheimer, with women who get the treatment later the effect is less.

One of the researchers said the study findings support the so-called timing hypothesis – that earlier treatment with hormones may be beneficial while later treatment may be harmful.

“It doesn’t prove the hypothesis,  “But it does suggest there might be something to that merits further investigation.”

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