Alzheimer’s Progression Trackable via Brain Scans

Alzheimer’s Progression Trackable via Brain Scans

A special kind of MR imaging can be used for the job

Alzheimer's Protein Turned into a Nanomaterial

Alzheimer's Protein Turned into a Nanomaterial

Scientists says the molecule has interesting physical properties

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 17th, 2013
Alzheimer's May Be Caused by Blood Vessel Breakdown

Alzheimer's May Be Caused by Blood Vessel Breakdown

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Why Modern Dementia Medication Fails So Miserabily

Why Modern Dementia Medication Fails So Miserabily

Human neural cells are apparently impervious to their effects

High Blood Pressure Drug May Be Effective Against Alzheimer's

High Blood Pressure Drug May Be Effective Against Alzheimer's

A large clinical trial of the chemical is currently underway in Europe

Single Protein May Be Responsible for Triggering Alzheimer’s

Single Protein May Be Responsible for Triggering Alzheimer’s

Experts gain new insight into how the disease starts in the brain

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 27th, 2013
Why Sleep Is Tied to Neurodegenerative Disorders

Why Sleep Is Tied to Neurodegenerative Disorders

A recent study provides new insight into this intricate connection

Alzheimer's Plaques Can Be Detected in the Retina

Alzheimer's Plaques Can Be Detected in the Retina

This test provides a new means of detecting the disease early on

High Blood Pressure in Old Age May Lead to Alzheimer's

High Blood Pressure in Old Age May Lead to Alzheimer's

The research could lead to the creation of new, early-detection tests

New Test Reveals When Memory Loss Will Lead to Dementia

New Test Reveals When Memory Loss Will Lead to Dementia

The model could help scientists diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier on

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 13th, 2013
People Could One Day Get the Benefits of Exercising from a Protein Jab

People Could One Day Get the Benefits of Exercising from a Protein Jab

Protein produced while exercising promotes brain health, could be turned into a drug

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 10th, 2013
Peanut Butter Could Be Used to Diagnose Alzheimer's, Other Forms of Dementia

Peanut Butter Could Be Used to Diagnose Alzheimer's, Other Forms of Dementia

Odd test for Alzheimer's boils down to asking people to smell peanut butter

Watch: Mind Control Is Possible, Video Explains How It Could Be Done

Watch: Mind Control Is Possible, Video Explains How It Could Be Done

Scientists can, at least in theory, use lasers to hack into people's brains

Eating a Mediterranean Diet Staves Off Dementia

Eating a Mediterranean Diet Staves Off Dementia

Researchers say that a Mediterranean diet greatly benefits the brain

People Who Eat Loads of Red Meat Are More Likely to Get Alzheimer's

People Who Eat Loads of Red Meat Are More Likely to Get Alzheimer's

Researchers suspect this is because red meat contains a lot of iron

“Clevermind” Is an iPad App for People with Dementia

“Clevermind” Is an iPad App for People with Dementia

App offers easy-to-use tools to surf the web, play games, socialize

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 19th, 2013
Eye Tests Could One Day Diagnose Alzheimer's 20 Years Before Symptoms Emerge

Eye Tests Could One Day Diagnose Alzheimer's 20 Years Before Symptoms Emerge

The non-invasive retinal tests are presently trialed in the US

 
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