Brain Cholesterol And Alzheimer’s

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New evidence shows for the first time how cholesterol molecules can act as a catalyst in causing amyloid beta to cluster into plaques.

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Refresh that new year’s resolution

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Numerous studies suggest being overweight during middle age increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. A new study by the National Institutes of Health found that people who are obese at age 50 may develop, or have a higher risk for, younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

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Memories of music cannot be lost to Alzheimer’s

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No one says playing music will be a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but it might make the symptoms more manageable, decrease the cost of care and improve a patient’s quality of life.

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Funding Alzheimer’s with some spare change

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“While spare change doesn’t seem like a lot, automatically rounding up one’s transaction adds up to about $50 per month on average,” Tokarsky said. “Just think about it. Does it really make sense for millions of people to wait around to die from a horrible disease, simply because one can’t make a profit developing a cure? Doesn’t it make more sense to invest our spare change, regardless if we make money or lose it, but so that we have a pretty decent chance for a cure in 5, 10 or 15 years?”

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