What Does Obesity Have to Do With Alzheimer’s Disease?
Leptin, a hormone that helps with weight control, also plays a role in normal cognition. Leptin resistance occurs when the hormone is secreted by fat cells but unavailable for use by the body. Leptin resistance causes further weight gain in obesity as well as cognitive changes in the brain.
Alzheimer’s disease could be slowed by boosting a certain protein in the brain, researchers say
Boosting a certain brain protein could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. The University of Cincinnati researchers and an Alzheimer's Association expert weigh in.
Why It’s So Important to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Early
A diagnosis in the early stages may allow you to start treatments that can slow disease progression.
A New Dawn for Alzheimer’s Disease
We are at a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease with the emergence of disease-modifying therapies for early symptomatic stages of the disease and availability of diagnostic tools providing patients with new hope.
World Alzheimer's Day: How To Slow Down The Progression Of Alzheimer
Alzheimer’s disease is primarily caused by the buildup of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, which disrupt communication between neurons and ultimately lead to their death. Remember,
World Alzheimer’s Day | New drugs, early detection offers hope for the patients
Researches have helped in detecting the disease in early stages and drugs are now being made available for an effective and durable disease management, writes Vanita Srivastava.
‘This disease is an incurable monster:’ Champaign man honoring family members, fighting for Alzheimer’s cure
Across the country, the Alzheimer’s Association reports nearly 7 million people are fighting the disease. 1 in 3 seniors dies ...
Beyond memory loss: The impact of Alzheimer’s disease
World Alzheimer's Day is observed on October 21st to raise awareness about Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. The article ...
Gizmodo Science Fair: Treating Alzheimer’s Disease With Ultrasound
Scientists at the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute hope to unlock the true potential of drugs ...
Biden gets Bill to extend National Alzheimer’s Act
The House vote was the last one needed for Congress to pass a reauthorization of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) ...
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Free Alzheimer’s Association program on 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s scheduled in Vermilion
The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is offering a free program on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s from 1-2 ...
One-Third of Former Football Players Believe They Have Degenerative Brain Disease CTE, New Report Finds
Approximately one-third of former football players believe they have a degenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic ...
Astrocytes study identifies a new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease
Worldwide, at least 50 million people are believed to be living with a form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most ...
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‘Echoes Of Memory’ Alzheimer’s Event To Be Held At UF
Explaining the Alzheimer’s Journey will be held on October 10 at the University of Findlay. The event will focus on the ...
Free forum focusing on Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Oswego County
The Central New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a community forum in Oswego County from 10:30 a.m. to ...
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Alzheimer’s patients and their families hear a new word: Progress
When Dennis Carr learned he had early Alzheimer’s disease, he immediately thought of his older brother who had died of ...