Alzheimer’s disease is distinguished by two distinct brain hallmarks. They are called amyloid plaques and tau tangles. The amyloid plaques are abnormal clumps of cells that slow down and prevent transmission of information between cells. Tau tangles are fibers that become enmeshed with each other and also prevent cells from…...
Can Vitamins Prevent You From Getting Dementia, Alzheimer’s?
Vitamins have long been promoted as an excellent way to prevent seniors from getting dementia and alzheimer’s disease. Consequently, billions of dollars are spent each year on vitamin supplements to ward off these fatal diseases. The question, however, is, do these supplements actually work? The answer is an emphatic…...
Promising Drug By Biogen To Cure Alzheimer’s Declared A Failure
A Biogen Pharmaceuticals drug to cure Alzheimer’s disease, just recently considered to be the savior for Alzheimer’s patients and their families, has been declared a failure. Amid great disappointment, the race to find a drug that will cure or halt the progression of Alzheimer’s now starts up again. …...
Meditation 12 Minutes Daily Can Reverse Alzheimer’s Advancement
Meditation for 12 minutes every day can reverse and even stop the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease, a recent scientific study reports. This is really an incredible finding, as to date, despite extensive research and billions of research dollars spent, no cure is available. Improvements were found by measuring cognitive function,…...
Virtual Reality Helps Seniors Cope With Alzheimer’s Disease
Virtual reality (VR), is an interactive, three-dimensional immersive computer experience that’s viewed through goggles. The technology, became a favorite with video-gamers, and is now very popular with older Americans, health care professionals, and caregivers. Increasingly, adult communities and skilled nursing homes are using VR for enrichment and to help…...
Oligomer Proteins Responsible For Alzheimer’s Disease, Says Research Group
Oligomer proteins are responsible for causing Alzheimer’s disease says a combined research group from Cambridge University and Lund University. The English and Swedish scientists agree that the cause is toxic clumps of oligomer proteins in the brain. They are gearing up to create drugs to target and destroy these proteins. …...
Liver Disease Drug Found Effective Against Alzheimer’s
An existing liver drug is also effective against Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study found. The liver drug repairs malfunctioning cells. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and affects 5.7 million people in the United States and 47 million people worldwide. Alzheimer’s patients display progressive memory loss, difficulties with problem-solving, and disorientation, among…...
