Drinking Coffee May Reduce Chances Of Parkinson's And Alzheimer's!

Approximately 500 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each year.

A new study out of the Krembil Brain Institute, part of the Krembil Research Institute, suggests there could be more to that morning jolt of goodness than a boost in energy and attention. Drinking coffee may also protect you against developing both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Read more...

Drinking coffee may reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's. Medical Xpress.
November 5, 2018, University Health Network

New Drug May Reduce Brain Cell Death In Alzheimer's Disease!

"One of the hallmark traits of Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating disorder marked by memory deficits and general cognitive decline, is the accumulation in the brain of a protein called b-amyloid. These proteins form "plaques" and bind to unique proteins on the surface of brain cells called receptors, causing widespread cell death. "

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Researchers discover drug that could combat brain cell death in those with Alzheimer's disease.
October 23, 2018 by Melinda Smith, University of California, Los Angeles .
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Mounting Evidence That There Is A Link Between Herpes Virus And Alzheimer's Disease!

"Mounting research is helping to cement a proposed link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease (AD)." Read more...

More Evidence Herpes Virus Strongly Tied to Alzheimer's . Pauline Anderson. Medscape.
October 19, 2018

Controlling Microglia Activity May Benefit Those With Neurodegenerative Disease!

"A group of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators is proposing that targeting immune checkpoints—molecules that regulate the activity of the immune system—in immune cells called microglia could reduce the inflammatory aspects of important neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)." Read more...

Regulating microglial activity may reduce inflammation in neurodegenerative diseases.
October 17, 2018, Massachusetts General Hospital

Exercise May Clean Up Brain Junk From Alzheimer's Disease!

"For the 50 million individuals worldwide ailing from Alzheimer’s disease, the announcements by pharmaceutical giants earlier this year that they will end research on therapeutics were devastating. The news is even more devastating considering projections that 100 million more people will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease across the globe by 2050, all potentially without a medical means to better their quality of life." Read more...

How Exercise Might “Clean” the Alzheimer’s Brain. Scientific American. By Jonathan D. Grinstein on October 16, 2018

Biological Basis For Depression, Anxiety And Sleep Disorders Suggested!

"UC San Francisco researchers, in collaboration with the unique Brazilian Biobank for Aging Studies (BBAS) at the University of São Paulo, have shown that the earliest stages of the brain degeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are linked to neuropsychiatric symptoms including anxiety, depression, loss of appetite, and sleep disturbances. " Read more...

Study suggests biological basis for depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances in older adults .
October 15, 2018 by Nicholas Weiler, University of California, San Francisco

Gut Flora Changes In Alzheimer's May Lead to Endotoxemia!

"Alterations in gut microbiota in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) may be associated with increased bacterial endotoxins in the blood, a finding that may point the way to potential treatments, new research suggests." Read more...

Gut Microbiota Signature Altered in Alzheimer's Disease . Liam Davenport. Medscape.
October 11, 2018

Researchers Have Been Able To See Neuroinflammation Of Alzheimer's By Studying Dish Model!

"Building on their development of the first culture system to replicate fully the pathology behind Alzheimer’s disease, a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research team has now produced a system that includes neuroinflammation, the key biological response that leads to the death of brain cells." Read article...

Alzheimer’s in a dish’ model provides some answers. The Harvard Gazette. July 31, 2018.

Even Moderate Exercise A Few Times A Week Can Slow Alzheimer's Disease!

" Being physically active for at least 2.5 hours per week could delay decline in mental capacity in a rare form of Alzheimer's disease that starts years earlier, according to recently published research." Read more...

Exercise could benefit early-onset Alzheimer's. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Published Friday 28 September 2018.

New Possible "Paradigm Shift" In The Treatment Of Alzheimer's !

"One day, it might be possible to harness the immune system and coerce it into tackling Alzheimer's disease. A recent study brings us one step closer to making this a reality." Read more... 

Fighting Alzheimer's with 'decoy receptors'. Tim Newman. Medical News Today. August 30, 2018.https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322890.php

Alzheimer's Disease May Be a Problem With the Brain's Waste System!

"In Alzheimer's disease, our brains accumulate molecular waste; excess buildup of proteins that could become toxic and disrupt communication between brain cells. A new study asks whether the endolysosomal system, which takes care of cellular waste, may be involved in the development of this condition." Read more...

Alzheimer's tied to brain's 'waste removal system'.  Maria Cohut. August 23,2018. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322857.php?utm_source=

 

Eating Canola Oil Can Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease!

"With the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease growing fast, it’s never too late (nor too early!) to assess your risk. One of the best places to start? Your own plate." Read more.....

Eating This One 'Healthy' Food Could Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s . Brooke Nelson. Reader's Digest. 4/9/2018.

Fish Exposed to Toxic Algae In Florida Waters Associated With Neurological Disease!

"Two of the nation's leading scientists working on the link between toxic algae and serious neurological diseases, said for them, eating a fish from waters bearing obvious cyanobacteria is simply too great a health risk — and a risk they would not take."

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Are the fish in Florida's polluted waters safe to eat? Ed Killer. July 18, 2018. 

Study: Alzheimer'a and Parkinson's Disease Reversed in Fruit Flies!

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's symptoms have been reversed in fruit flies following treatment with a drug-like chemical, says research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Neurodegenerative disease damage reversed in fruit flies. Yvette Brazier. Medical News Today.  May 1, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309542.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5725abca04d3017bc9e9f896&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Alzheimer's Disease Runs In Families!

Alzheimer’s disease represents a personal health crisis, but it’s also a family concern. What does it mean for your children or siblings if you are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? What does it mean for you if a close relative develops the condition?

 Alzheimer’s in the family. Harvard Medical School. http://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/alzheimers-in-the-family?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=012316kr&utm_content=pr

Study Reveals New Clues About Forgetting Long-term Memory!

 

A new brain study reveals some new clues about the biological mechanisms involved in natural forgetting of long-term memory.

 Brain study yields clues about 'natural forgetting of long-term memories'. Catharine Paddock, PhD.
4/1/2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308549.php?tw

Physical Activity Promotes Healthier Brains In the Elderly!



Whether they jog, swim, garden or dance, physically active older persons have larger gray matter volume in key brain areas responsible for memory and cognition, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UCLA.

Burning more calories associated with greater gray matter volume in brain, reduced Alzheimer's risk. Medical News Today. March 11, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/307788.php?tw

Study: Blueberries May Fight Against Alzheimer's



Blueberries are a popular fruit, easily added to cereals, salads and desserts or eaten as a sweet treat in their own right. They are also known by some as a "superfood," containing a wide variety of nutrients that offer protection against conditions such as cancer and heart disease. Now, researchers believe that they may have a part to play in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

 Blueberries could be used to fight Alzheimer's, researchers suggest. James McIntosh. Medical News Today. March 14, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/307797.php?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=56e69c0c04d3013a70b7dede&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Long-term Consumption of Western Diet Contributes to Development of Alzheimer's!

 

Recent research has established associations between certain environmental factors, including eating a western diet and being sedentary, with an increased susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease. In fact, it is estimated that a combination of diet and inactivity contributes to as many as 25% of Alzheimer's cases.

 Research provides insight into the role of the western diet in Alzheimer's disease. Medical Xpress. March 7 2016. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-03-insight-role-western-diet-alzheimer.html

Chronic consumption of a western diet induces robust glial activation in aging mice and in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. Scientific reports, Vol. 6 (2016) by Leah C. Graham, Jeffrey M. Harder, Ileana Soto, et al. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/13971391

Coffee May Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's But Not Cognitive Decline or Dementia!

 

A recent study published in December, 2015 showed that consumption of coffee may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. According to the analysis of 11 studies, results showed a reductions of Alzheimer's disease with consumption of coffee. However, the results did not show any correlation between coffee consumption and cognitive decline and dementia. More studies are needed to identify whether there is any benefit of coffee consumption on cognitive decline and dementia.

Habitual coffee consumption and risk of cognitive decline/dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) (31 December 2015) by Qing-Ping P. Liu, Yan-Feng F. Wu, Hong-Yu Y. Cheng, et al.  http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/1396901