More alzheimer in Nevada

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An alarming increase in Alzheimer cases in the state of Nevada. A great quote from this article that calls for action:

“If someone has lost the use of their legs, then we build a ramp to get into the building, but if someone loses their cognitive ability, we don’t build them a cognitive ramp to the community.”

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Alzheimer deadlier than previously thought

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Recent research shows that Alzheimer could be responsible for a lot more deaths than previously thought. With this new data it would rank as the third cause of death in the United States, after Heart diseases and Cancer.

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REST as protection against Alzheimer

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New research points at a protein called REST that is present in fetuses but now is thought to also play a role in protecting the brains of older people. Much more work needs to be done on this but it is yet another avenue in the path to finding a cure for the disease.

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Alzheimer as old as the Earth?

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Researchers have said that amyloid plaques, a hallmark of diseases like Alzheimer’s, may have acted as a catalyst to help trigger the reactions that sustain life.

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Forget Alzheimer, cook curry

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People from India aged 70 – 79 are FOUR times less likely to get Alzheimer. There must be some clue there. Is it the diet they keep? Apparently curcumin keeps plaques at bay and will help your brain health. This needs a lot more study but it cannot hurt to include some nice Indian dishes in your meal plan for next week.

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Know about Alzheimer three years in advance

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Everyone seems very excited about the newly discovered blood test that will announce that you will develop Alzheimer, three years in advance. Still this may not help much as there is no cure developed yet.  Browse through our postings on prevention to see what recommendations are made to prevent the disease from developing.

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