Devastating Dementia: WA’s full assault Part 2.
Screenshot Dementia is devastating, now Australia’s number one killer.In Western Australia, much is being done. Alzheimer’s WA chairman…
Higher genetic pulse pressure risk associated with dementia-related mortality
When looking at genetic variants in a person’s DNA that predispose them to disease, a new study has…
Research challenges calcium and vitamin D use for bone health
Researchers in Canada evaluated 69 trials involving 153,902 participants, most of whom were community-dwelling and not at high…
Disrupted sleep rhythms may increase dementia risk through impaired waste clearance
Why are conditions such as chronic stress, depression, cardiovascular disease, fragmented sleep, and aging all associated with a…
Uneven grey matter loss serves as a powerful new biomarker for early neurodegeneration
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Alzheimer’s disease begins to weave a web in the brain and remodel neuronal tissue…
Low-frequency ultrasound waves directly manipulate blood flow properties
For decades, ultrasound has been associated with diagnostics – a routine scan in a hospital room, a monitor…
Popular Supplement Ingredient Linked to Shorter Lifespan in Men
Tyrosine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in many protein-rich foods. It is also widely used in…
Scientists Identify Simple Supplement That Greatly Reduces Alzheimer’s Damage
Scientists in Japan found that arginine, a common amino acid already used in supplements and medicine, reduced harmful…
Chinese military study suggests omega-3 supplements could hurt the brain
Oral fish oil intake may not improve and could even speed up cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, a…
Obesity and Alzheimer’s linked through early metabolic disruptions
By 2030, the population in the United States aged 65 and older is expected to reach 71 million…
Study links antimicrobial peptides to amyloid disease and neurodegeneration
Background For decades, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and amyloid-forming peptides were studied in largely separate contexts. AMPs were viewed…
Consumption of eggs can decrease risk of Alzheimer’s
Consumption of eggs is associated with a lower risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease for those 65…