Alzheimer's Stories
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The MIND Diet Protects Against Alzheimer's (Even If You Sometimes Cheat)
Feed your head: The MIND diet lowered the risk of Alzheimer’s by more than half for people who stuck to it faithfully and by 35 percent for those who cheated. -
Biogen's Alzheimer's Drug Slows Mental Decline In Early Study
A small study has reignited hope of a treatment for Alzheimer's after it found an experimental drug from Biogen could slow cognitive decline. -
Men May Lose Their Memories Faster, But They Shouldn't Assume It's Dementia
Age-related memory loss may affect men at a faster pace than women, but it's not always related to the onset of dementia. -
The Danger Of Antipsychotics As Drug Of Choice For Alzheimer's
Antipsychotic pills and other medications meant to quell behavior problems in Alzheimer's patients also accelerate their death. -
Ultrasound Restores Memory For Alzheimer's Mice
A new technique for cleaning out harmful plaques in the brain has been shown highly effective in mouse models. -
The Human Brain Can Be Sliced 2,401 Different Ways [VIDEO]
Scientists at the San Diego-based Brain Observatory are working on digitizing thousands of human brains for all the world to see. -
With Alzheimer’s Drugs Badly Needed, NIH Launches New Portal
The NIH has launched the Accelerating Medicines Partnership-Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Portal to speed the process of getting new drugs to market. -
The Olive Oil Compound That Kills Cancer Cells
Oleocanthal, an antioxidant found in extra-virgin olive oil, has been shown to wipe out cancer cells in as little as 30 minutes. -
6 Ways Your Beer Belly Is Killing You... Softly
Shrink your beer belly and show off your abs to avoid the most common dangers of belly fat, from breast cancer to erectile dysfunction. -
Diabetics May Be Twice As Likely To Develop Alzheimer's
The formation of amyloid deposits in the pancreas could lead to their development in the brain, causing Alzheimer's disease. -
Brain Hormone Improves Learning, Memory, And Wards Off Alzheimer's
The brain's boosting hormone may be able to protect itself from Alzheimer's while it improves memory. -
All That Hoppy Beer You Hate Might Save Your Brain From Dementia
Drinking beer may confer some neuroprotective benefits due to an antioxidant found in hops, according to a new study.
