It has long been tought Alzheimer's Disease was not reversable. However, scientists in Canada have raised the possibility the degenerative brain disease may be reversed through deep brain … [Read more...]
Brain Injury Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
July 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Research has shown a traumatic brain injury regardless of how severe increases the risk of developing dementia. Research suggests the risk of developing dementia is doubled in those people who have … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Linked to Four Genes
July 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Four genes have been recently linked to Alzheimer’s disease, the degenerative brain disorder affecting many of today’s seniors. A recent article published by the Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics … [Read more...]
Who’s at Risk for Alzheimer’s?
December 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
GE Healthcare and Johnson & Johnson want to know who's at risk for Alzheimer's. These two companies have teamed up to research methods of detecting Alzheimer's disease in patients. This … [Read more...]
A Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease?
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Researchers have made an important discovery that may lead to a cure for Alzheimer's Disease. EpHB2 is a protein responsible for regulating nerve signals in the brain. It also helps with … [Read more...]
Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease Discovered
October 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
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...]
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