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Alzheimer’s
New Hope for Vitamin E: Supplements May Slow Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
The latest study shows vitamin E may have more benefits than memory drugs in combating the disease.
Dementia Cases Expected to Triple in Coming Decades
Currently, about 44 million people are living with dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s disease, worldwide, but according to Alzheimer’s Disease International, cases of the disease could reach 135 million by 2050.
11 New Genes Tied To Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have doubled the number of genes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, giving researchers twice the number of targets for drug therapies.
Your Brain Cells Shrink While You Sleep (And That’s a Good Thing)
In a predatory world, sleep doesn’t make much evolutionary sense. Why would any creature lie down, shut its eyes and not move for about a third of a day? It’s like an invitation to be eaten.
Early Warning: Detecting Alzheimer’s in the Blood and Brain Before Memory Loss
Alzheimer’s doesn’t happen suddenly, but scientists are still struggling to find the best ways of capturing the first signs of trouble.
Promising New Tactic Found in Battle Against Alzheimer’s Disease
After failing to find ways of removing the brain plaques responsible for the disease, researchers now say they have another way of tackling Alzheimer’s worst symptoms that leaves the plaques in place.
To Avoid Dementia, Stay Mentally Active Throughout Lifetime
First Genes Linked to Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Among African Americans
Alzheimer’s disease is more common among African Americans but the genetic contributors to the disorder haven’t been identified until now.
Sleeping It Off: How Alcohol Affects Sleep Quality
Having a drink (or two) is one way to nod off more quickly, but how restful is an alcohol-induced slumber?
Study Shows Alzheimer’s Protein May Not Spread like a Virus
Scientists believe amyloid protein plays a role in Alzheimer’s but are still trying to explain how
Unlikely Partners: Grateful Dead Drummer Teams with Scientist to Study How Rhythm Heals
Mickey Hart’s quest to understand the power of music in medicine
How Cannabinoids May Slow Brain Aging
Marijuana isn’t exactly known as a cognitive enhancer but a new review suggests that the active ingredients in marijuana hold promise for preventing— or even reversing— brain aging and possibly Alzheimer’s and other …