Natural supplement found in milk and beer may successfully treat Alzheimer's Disease
Research supports the idea that NR can alter the metabolism of relevant biological pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases.
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JJ Shavit
- 2 days ago
MIT scientists have discovered a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Treatment for the disease interferes with the activity of enzymes that are typically overactive in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients
JJ Shavit
- 6 days ago
Groundbreaking study finds that sugar is critical to the prevention of Alzheimer's disease
In a promising development, researchers have identified a sugar molecule that may play a crucial role in the development of the disease.
JJ Shavit
- May 22
Sleeping pills could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Individuals who develop Alzheimer’s often encounter difficulty falling and remaining asleep long before cognitive issues such as memory loss
JJ Shavit
- May 13
Researchers discover the cause of Alzheimer’s disease - affecting millions of people worldwide
Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
JJ Shavit
- May 12
Groundbreaking research uncovers major new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
A pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
JJ Shavit
- May 1
Alzheimer's patients can substantially benefit from sensory stimulation
The therapy involves exposing the patient to flickering light and sound at a frequency of 40Hz, and has already produced positive results
JJ Shavit
- Apr 29
Natural dietary supplement can successfully treat Alzheimer's Disease
Research supports the idea that NR can alter the metabolism of relevant biological pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 25
Gamechanging study finds that sugar is critical to the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's
Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 25
The human brain has a sweet tooth, breakthrough study finds
The brain is known to have a high demand for glucose, which is used to power the chemical reactions that keep us alive.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 22
Sleeping pill may stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Individuals who develop Alzheimer’s often encounter difficulty falling and remaining asleep long before cognitive issues surface.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 21
Groundbreaking treatment reverses brain degeneration due to Alzheimer’s disease
MIT scientists have discovered a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease by interfering with the activity of an enzyme in the brain.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 20
Groundbreaking therapy reduces Alzheimer’s disease effects by 80%
A team of researchers has discovered a novel therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that involves a whole exchange of blood.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 14
Simple blood sugar test can predict Alzheimer’s disease 10 years in advance
A type of sugar molecule in blood is associated with the level of tau, a protein that plays a critical role in the development of dementia
JJ Shavit
- Apr 13
Scientists discover the cause of Alzheimer’s disease - affecting millions of people worldwide
Despite years of research, drugs designed to reduce the accumulation of these plaques have yielded, at best, mixed results at clinical trial
JJ Shavit
- Apr 12
The Surprising Link Between Gut Health and Alzheimer's Disease
A world-first study has confirmed the link between the two, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 12
Dietary fiber can prevent Alzheimer's disease, major new study finds
Research reports for the first time a pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 30
Scientists make major breakthrough in early Alzheimer's detection
Neuroscientists have made a breakthrough in detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) through individualized brain mapping.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 29
Natural dietary supplement provides hope in the fight against Alzheimer's Disease
Nicotinamide riboside can alter the metabolism of relevant biological pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 26
Breakthrough research finds that sugar is critical to the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's disease
Researchers found that a specific type of glycan, a complex sugar molecule, could be a new target for early diagnostic tests and treatments.
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