Alzheimer’s is a “diabetic disorder of the brain”
By looking at how insulin signaling works in the brain and pancreas in people with diabetes, a research team has found a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s....
read moreAntibiotic restores cell communication in areas damaged by Alzheimer’s...
Researchers reduced synaptic disruption and cleared the lines of neuronal communication in mice with early stage Alzheimer’s using an FDA-approved antibiotic called Ceftriaxone....
read moreLoneliness may be a sign of Alzheimer’s in older adults
Study participants with high levels of amyloid levels were 7.5 times more likely to feel lonely, compared to those with low cortical amyloid levels....
read moreBrain volume may help diagnose dementia with Lewy bodies
When measuring the volume of the hippocampus, researchers found that patients with no measurable shrinkage were actually 5.8 times more likely to develop dementia with Lewy bodies compared to those who did have shrinkage....
read moreStudy says women do have better memories than men
Despite experiencing a decline around menopause, women between 45 and 55 still perform better on memory tests than me....
read moreProbiotics may boost memory and learning in those with Alzheimer’s...
Researchers in Iran have shown that a daily dose of probiotics for three months may improve memory and thinking in people with Alzheimer’s....
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