LearningRx1 alzheimer's | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 41

Blood vessel break down may lead to Alzheimer’s

Feb 11, 2015 by

Using high-res imaging to study the brains of living humans, researchers found that the brain’s blood barrier gets leaky with age, which may contribute to Alzheimer’s....

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Curcumin appears to help fight Alzheimer’s

Feb 4, 2015 by

Curcurmin, a natural product found in turmeric (think curry), is proving to be one of the most promising treatments for Alzheimer’s disease....

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Highly educated people with memory issues have increased risk for stroke...

Jan 31, 2015 by

A new study has found that highly educated people with memory complaints may have an increased risk for stroke compared to their less educated peers....

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High blood pressure may be very early sign of Alzheimer’s...

Jan 1, 2015 by

New research indicates that risk factors for cognitive decline, like high blood pressure, may show up long before a disease (e.g., Alzheimer’s) actually develops....

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Community walkability impacts cognition

Dec 30, 2014 by

There’s new evidence that links “easy-to-walk” communities with better cognition in older adults....

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Anxiety may speed up Alzheimer’s for mci

Dec 29, 2014 by

People with anxiety and mild cognitive impairment may have a faster onset of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study....

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