Go for a brain scan from age 55 years onwards, at least once in five years, to check for signs of mental deterioration, a leading Indian scientist says. There is no cure for disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, common …
How drinking tea is good for you
Tea has long been an institution, with millions of cups supped each day, making it an unlikely staple of modern-day living. But now it seems that green tea and even the humble brew could also …
Short bursts of brain activity may help protect from Alzheimer's, says a study conducted by researchers in Israel. Evidence indicates that the accumulation of amyloid-beta proteins, which form the plaques found in the brains of …
Scientists have detected genes related to Alzheimer's disease that could provide a new tool for therapy, says a recent study. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a new set of …
Sustained stress can cause Alzheimer's disease in advanced years. A research on mice has indicated there is an increased risk of dementia in case one remains constantly stressed. Sara Bengtsson, a PhD student from Umea …
According to a new study, a common genetic abnormality predisposes one to Alzheimer's. Scientists at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered a new genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease by screening …
APOE gene, tied to the development of Alzheimer's, has been identified and its link with another gene, called BCHE has been uncovered by a study combining genetic data with brain imaging. The enzyme coded by the BCHE gene has …
According to an American study, low protein diet may delay the process of Alzheimer's disease. Mice with many of the pathologies of Alzheimer's disease showed fewer signs of the disease when given a protein-restricted diet …
Ageing process can be slowed and Alzheimer's delayed for millions of women with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), suggests a new study. The HRT is prescribed for menopausal women who cross 50 years to mitigate hot flushes and …
Green tea and red wine contain certain chemicals which could hinder the progress of Alzheimer's disease that afflict a growing number of aged people, says new research. In early-stage laboratory experiments, the researchers from …
Researchers say that nitric oxide, which plays a key role in penile erections, could also damage brain cells (neurons) during stroke and hamper their recovery from the attack.
Researchers from the Sanford-Burnham Medical …
A new discovery shows that flip flopping brain cells or converting one type into another may now be possible, which could pave the way for improved therapies in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The …
Alois Alzheimer identified dementia more than a century ago. Now, researchers have validated his diagnosis, basing their analysis of the original patient's brain, revealing its genetic origin. In 1901, Auguste Deter, a …
A milkshake said to contain ‘memory boosting’ nutrients that reduce symptoms of early Alzheimer's went on sale in Britain Monday. The drink contains nutrients like those found in breast milk, the Daily Mail reported. The …
