Neuropathic Pain Drug May Be Able to Address Alzheimer's

Neuropathic Pain Drug May Be Able to Address Alzheimer's

The chemical has revealed a secondary use in a new study

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 27th, 2012
Alzheimer’s Acts Faster in Women Than in Men

Alzheimer’s Acts Faster in Women Than in Men

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Cognitive Impairment Hampered by Cocoa Consumption

Cognitive Impairment Hampered by Cocoa Consumption

The stuff allows the brain to remain strong even at old age

Compound in Artificial Butter May Favor Alzheimer's

Compound in Artificial Butter May Favor Alzheimer's

The chemical acts on a protein that is central to the disease

New Drug Stops Memory Deterioration in Dementia

New Drug Stops Memory Deterioration in Dementia

Brain pathology is also significantly reduced in mice models

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 23rd, 2012
Even Rare Alcohol Consumption Can Trigger Dementia in Seniors

Even Rare Alcohol Consumption Can Trigger Dementia in Seniors

Study shows that binge drinking once a month is enough

Dementia Patients Should Be Allowed to Complete Chores

Dementia Patients Should Be Allowed to Complete Chores

Being overprotective does more harm than good, scientists say

Levels of Fat in Blood May Reveal Alzheimer’s Disease

Levels of Fat in Blood May Reveal Alzheimer’s Disease

This could constitute a new biomarker for the widespread condition

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 18th, 2012
Light Could Improve Sleep in Dementia Patients

Light Could Improve Sleep in Dementia Patients

It has especially beneficial effects for Alzheimer's patients

New Compound Reveals Early Signs of Alzheimer's

New Compound Reveals Early Signs of Alzheimer's

The chemical can be used on people suffering from mild dementia

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 13th, 2012
How the Brain Falls Prey to Alzheimer’s Disease

How the Brain Falls Prey to Alzheimer’s Disease

A clear timeline has been compiled by scientists

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 3rd, 2012
Bees Can Age Their Brains Backwards

Bees Can Age Their Brains Backwards

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Tai Chi Influences the Size of the Brain

Tai Chi Influences the Size of the Brain

The correlation is especially strong in seniors, experts say

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 8th, 2012
Alzheimer's Vaccine Successfully Completes Trials

Alzheimer's Vaccine Successfully Completes Trials

The drug is capable of stopping the disease from progressing

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 5th, 2012
Elders Could Use Coffee Against Alzheimer's

Elders Could Use Coffee Against Alzheimer's

New study demonstrates caffeine has a protective effect on the brain

How Alcohol Influences the Development of Dementia

How Alcohol Influences the Development of Dementia

Varying alcohol intake changes how dementia develops in the brain

How the Brain Forgets Stuff

How the Brain Forgets Stuff

Mechanism behind forgetting unraveled in new study

 
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