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Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s
Caffeine, Other Substances Found to Increase Enzyme That May Combat Dementia
Twenty-four compounds were shown to increase the NMNAT2 enzyme in mice brains
A study recently published in the journal Scientific Reports found that 24 compounds, including caffeine, could increase production of an enzyme in the brain that’s been shown to combat dementia. The enzyme, NMNAT2, was discovered last year by a team … Continue reading
Research Panel Suggests Physical Activity Can Help Prevent and Manage Alzheimer’s Disease
An extensive review of numerous studies led to their conclusion
A panel of researchers and non-government organizational leaders has determined that physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Being physically active can also help manage symptoms of the disease, according to researchers. The study, published by … Continue reading
A New Odor Test Could Detect the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s
Researchers are using a sniff test to identify the disease
What if you could detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s using only your nose? A group of researchers is developing a new odor test that they think could help doctors identify patients who have the disease. In two recent studies, researchers discovered … Continue reading
Scientists Discover Gene That Determines How Fast Your Brain Will Age
The effects of TMEM106B kick in once a person reaches the age of 65
A new study conducted by Columbia University Medical Center Researchers and published this week in the journal Cell Systems identifies a gene that seemingly dictates how fast a brain ages. The gene, called TMEM106B, begins to effect the brain once … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Alzheimer's, anti-aging, brain science, Death and Dying, Dementia, neurodegenerative disorder, Science of Us, SevenPonds, TMEM105B
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“Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die” by BBC
The documentary takes an honest look at aid in dying
When author Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he had to confront an uncomfortable decision: Should he see his illness through to the end (and risk losing his dignity in the process), or should he choose to end his life prematurely? … Continue reading
Finding Alzheimer’s Drugs is Harder Than You Think
Here's why researchers struggle to find treatments for Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s disease is a well-known disorder that affects 5.4 million Americans. Yet there are currently only four drugs available that treat its symptoms. Unlike cancer treatments, which are varied, plentiful and targeted to specific forms of the disease, Alzheimer’s drugs are … Continue reading
