Alzheimer’s-related brain changes could start at 40
Researchers have discovered a process that precedes the buildup of toxic proteins that serves as the hallmark of Alzheimer’s....
read moreVitamin B3 may be used to treat Alzheimer’s
A form of vitamin B3 has been found to prevent brain damage in mice. The findings may lead to new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease....
read moreAnxiety may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s
The results of a study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry suggest that older people who have worsening anxiety symptoms may be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease....
read moreToo much salt can cause cognitive deficits
A new study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience found that consuming excessive salt can cause cognitive deficits. But the good news is that the results can be reversed after some time after returning to a healthy diet....
read moreCanola oil may worsen memory
Despite being promoted as a healthy cooking fat, a new study found that a diet rich in canola oil exacerbated memory problems and added to weight gain....
read moreHerbal extract may increase brain function in stroke victims
Scientists in China have found that a daily dose of ginkgo biloba used in combination with aspirin appears to benefit cognitive functioning after a stroke....
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