Alzheimer's Disease
Longevity and Age Management
Antihistamine drug proven effective in treating Alzheimer's
A drug previously approved as an antihistamine in Russia may serve as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease, new findings indicate. ... Continue Reading
Study unveils relationship between physical fitness, cognitive decline
Regular exercise and fitness training could help delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease in patients showing mild symptoms, a new study suggests. ... Continue Reading
Tofu 'may raise risk of dementia'
Eating high levels of some soy products - including tofu - may raise the risk of memory loss, research suggests. ... Continue Reading
Does Mild Cognitive Impairment Concern You?
Conventional physicians have yet to recognize the growing epidemic of mild cognitive impairment that faces our aging population. Currently, there is no standard medical protocol for preventing or treating this condition that may be a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. In this article, physician Dr. Rosick discusses the need for early diagnosis and preventive treatment. ... Continue Reading
New Drug Reverses Alzheimer's Disease Within Days In Mouse Models
Scientists report a remarkable improvement in Alzheimer's transgenic mice following treatment with a new drug. The study provides the first demonstration that an ionophore, a compound that transports metal ions across cell membranes, can elicit rapid and pronounced improvement in neuropathology and cognitive function in mouse models of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). ... Continue Reading
Scientists identify biomarker for Alzheimer's
Researchers at the University of Western Ontario have discovered a new way of diagnosing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. ... Continue Reading
Blood pressure drugs 'could lower dementia risk'
A new study has suggested that keeping blood pressure low during middle-age could reduce the chance of people suffering from dementia when older. ... Continue Reading
Tofu may affect memory in elderly
Older people who consume soy products such as tofu could increase their risk of memory loss, according to new research. ... Continue Reading
Low HDL levels can signify risk of memory loss
Middle-aged patients with low levels of HDL cholesterol are more at risk of memory loss and development of neurodegenerative disease in later life, research suggests. ... Continue Reading
Proteins linked to longevity discovered
Scientists in Spain and Italy have identified a new set of proteins that may help anti-aging physicians to explain the underlying biochemical mechanisms of aging. ... Continue Reading
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