Category: Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease: Are We Getting Closer to Making a Vaccine against It?
Key Takeaways: Researchers focus on soluble β-amyloid (β1-14) with a unique hairpin structure, aiming to prevent plaque formation rather than clearing existing ones. The TAP01 antibody binds to β1-14’s …LIPUS Therapy: Applying Ultrasound to The Brain May Help Reverse Dementia
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Diets High in Plant Proteins Protect Women from Dementia, Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
The American Heart Association has recently published in its journal the results of a study on diets high in plant proteins and their effects on dementia, cardiovascular disease, and …
Alzheimer’s Disease: Brigham Young University Study Suggests That Ketones Could Help Slow Down Cognitive Decline
Alzheimer’s disease is thought to be partially related to a genetic dysfunction that interferes with the brain’s assimilation of glucose. Diet, exercise, sleep: what if all these criteria were …
Astrocytes Could Be Used to Treat Autism, Schizophrenia, Dementia, and Epilepsy According to Korean Study
The brain is constantly forming and destroying synapses, keeping it efficient by storing only useful information. Researchers have now discovered the key to this process, which also plays a …Medical University of Vienna: Vitamin B1 May Help Prevent Alcohol-Related Dementia
High consumption of alcohol for a long period of time can result in cognitive deficits and even dementia. A new study postulates iron deposits in the brain as the …The Use of Cochlear Implants in Adults With Hearing Loss Could Prevent Dementia
Hearing loss is the loss of hearing in both ears and can be present since birth or develop later on in life. Sudden-onset hearing loss is usually the loss …Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Can Already Be Measured During Adolescence
A new study reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020 showed that risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, can already be …