Has the cause of alzheimer's disease been found? Researchers in Montreal at the Jewish General Hospital feel they have found the cause of alzheimer's in an enzyme called Caspase 6. Led by Dr. … [Read more...]
Genetic Mutation May Provide Link to Alzheimer’s Cure
February 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Genetic variations discovered in two genes associated with Alzheimer's disease may provide researchers with clues that can lead to a cure for the brain disease. British researchers have discovered … [Read more...]
Smoking Significantly Increases Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
February 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease according to a report published by University of California - San Francisco. These findings contradict other tobacco industry … [Read more...]
Clinical Trial Evaluates Alzheimer’s Nutritional Drink Souvenaid
January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Clinical trials of a nutritional drink aimed at improving cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease patients is being lead by Rush University Medical Center. This nutritional drink in this … [Read more...]
Copper Increases Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
January 26, 2010 By 1 Comment
A study conducted by University of Michigan researchers has indicated that an accumulation of copper in the body may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and diabetes. Copper pipes … [Read more...]
Loss of Smell Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease
January 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to new research, a loss of smell is often an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, this new research indicates that a loss of smell could be used as … [Read more...]
Cell Phone Use Impacts Brain Function: May Prevent and Reverse Alzheimer’s
January 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
The use of cell phones have been shown to positively impact brain function and may hold the key to Alzheimer's disease prevention. Research conducted at the University of South Florida has hown that … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Disease Not Helped by Ginkgo Biloba
January 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Recent studies have shown that Alzheimer's disease and dementia are not helped by Ginkgo Biloba. The research conducted was focusing on determining if ginkgo biloba had an ability to slow the rate … [Read more...]
Experimental Alzheimer’s Treatment – Dimebon
December 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment known as dimebon is set to begin clinical trials. Dimebon or dimebolin hydrochloride is an older Russian drug that was commonly used as an antihistamine. … [Read more...]
Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
December 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Early detection of Alzheimer's disease is very difficult an in many cases impossible in some patients. Alzheimer's disease will often have started progressing years prior to any outward symptoms are … [Read more...]
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