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Guarding Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Study Reveals a Link Between High-Protein Diets and Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on September 7, 2018 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

As science and medical technology have advanced, life expectancy has risen, along with survival rates for many diseases that have become more treatable. This is a boon for the elderly (as well as all of us), as it increases both … Continue reading →

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Cannabinoids May Remove Plaque in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers at the Salk Institute report promising results
Posted on September 4, 2017 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Researchers at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, have found that cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active compound in marijuana, can facilitate the removal of beta amyloid from nerve cells. Beta amyloid is one of the main components … Continue reading →

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