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    Flu vaccination linked to 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • 4 days ago

    Flu vaccination linked to 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

    People who received at least one influenza vaccine were 40% less likely than their non-vaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer’s disease
    Sugar-studded protein is key to an Alzheimer's cure
    Joseph Shavit
    • 6 days ago

    Sugar-studded protein is key to an Alzheimer's cure

    Johns Hopkins researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease
    Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 21

    Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

    A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research by Imperial College London.
    Viagra-related drug reduces obesity and improves heart function
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 13

    Viagra-related drug reduces obesity and improves heart function

    A drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease shown to reduce obesity and fatty liver.
    Research discovers where Alzheimer’s disease begins
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 31

    Research discovers where Alzheimer’s disease begins

    Study has revealed that the Alzheimer’s protein amyloid-beta accumulates inside nerve cells spreading from cell to cell via nerve fibres.
    Missing link between Alzheimer's and vascular disease found?
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 28

    Missing link between Alzheimer's and vascular disease found?

    Scientists have known that people with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer's.
    Sugar-studded protein is key to Alzheimer's disease and its potential cure
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 27

    Sugar-studded protein is key to Alzheimer's disease and its potential cure

    Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
    Viagra-related drug reduces obesity and improves heart function, research finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 17

    Viagra-related drug reduces obesity and improves heart function, research finds

    A drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease and sickle cell disease reduces obesity, fatty liverand improves heart function.
    New drug slows cognitive decline and brain damage from dementia
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 7

    New drug slows cognitive decline and brain damage from dementia

    Sodium selenate may slow cognitive decline and neurodegenerative damage that is the hallmark of many dementias including Alzheimer’s Disease
    Viagra-related drug reduces obesity and improves heart function, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 19

    Viagra-related drug reduces obesity and improves heart function, study finds

    Researchers have found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity.
    Can ultrasound help treat Alzheimer’s, Dementia and the brain?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 18

    Can ultrasound help treat Alzheimer’s, Dementia and the brain?

    Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier.
    Coffee drinkers rejoice! Drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 20

    Coffee drinkers rejoice! Drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

    A long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
    Physical fitness linked to substantially lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 28

    Physical fitness linked to substantially lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

    One finding of this study is that as people’s fitness improved, their risk of Alzheimer’s disease decreased—it was not all-or-nothing.
    Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms show
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 27

    Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms show

    A simple memory test could pick up the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease well before symptoms start to show, scientists say.
    Rosemary found useful against COVID-19, Alzheimers and other diseases
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 2

    Rosemary found useful against COVID-19, Alzheimers and other diseases

    Scientists find evidence that carnosic acid (found in the herb Rosemary) can block SARS-CoV-2 infection and reduce inflammation.
    ‘Wobble’ therapy can be beneficial for arthritis, Alzheimer’s, depression and type 2 diabetes
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 1, 2021

    ‘Wobble’ therapy can be beneficial for arthritis, Alzheimer’s, depression and type 2 diabetes

    Research shows that just six weeks of vibration therapy can lead to improved memory and mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
    Latte lovers rejoice! Study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 25, 2021

    Latte lovers rejoice! Study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

    A long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
    Quantum brain sensors used to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinson's
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 20, 2021

    Quantum brain sensors used to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinson's

    New highly sensitive quantum sensors for the brain may in the future be able to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinsons
    Transfusions of blood taken from runners shown to slow down Dementia and Alzheimers Disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 17, 2021

    Transfusions of blood taken from runners shown to slow down Dementia and Alzheimers Disease

    Blood transfusions from runners could be a ground-breaking treatment for slowing down Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
    Researchers uncover potential vaccine and treatment for Alzheimer’s
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 16, 2021

    Researchers uncover potential vaccine and treatment for Alzheimer’s

    A promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease – and also vaccinate against it – has been developed by a research team.
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