Alzheimer’s blood test could identify risk up to 10 years before symptoms start

Alzheimer’s blood test could identify risk up to 10 years before symptoms start An experimental Alzheimer’s blood test could identify risk years before symptoms begin to appear. A blood test measuring the Alzheimer’s biomarker p-tau217 suggests cognitively healthy older adults with very high levels had an estimated 38% risk of developing cognitive impairment within 5 […]

Omega-3s may affect brain repair: Should you avoid them?

Omega-3s may affect brain repair: Should you avoid them? Omega-3s may sometimes harm the brain, study claims.  For many years, we have heard about the potential health benefits of fish oil due in part to their high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. Past studies have linked the consumption of fish oil to possible protection against […]

Simple Finger-Prick Test Identifies Alzheimer’s Disease

Simple Finger-Prick Test Identifies Alzheimer’s Disease Dried blood spot technology may make biomarker testing more accessible Measurements of phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) in dried plasma spots (DPS) identified people with Alzheimer’s disease nearly as well as venous blood, data from the DROP-AD project suggested. Correlations between DPS p-tau217 and venous plasma p-tau217 were strong (rs=0.74, […]

Alzheimer’s affects biological aging, fat metabolism, and gut health, study shows

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Research shows that Alzheimer’s disease affects many organs beyond the nervous system. Alzheimer’s is characterized by a buildup of proteins in the brain, which disrupts their function. A new study in fruit flies shows that these proteins may also significantly impact the functioning of other organs. The researchers also identified mechanisms that might explain how […]

Could being more active in middle age help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

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Scientists have found an association between physical activity levels in middle age and Alzheimer’s disease risk. Past studies have linked physical activity with a decreased risk for many health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. A new study found that increased physical activity levels during middle age are associated with reduced amounts […]

Could HIV drugs help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

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New research suggests that HIV drugs may have a protective effect against Alzheimer’s. Researchers at UVA Health have found that a class of HIV drugs called nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) may significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Their large-scale analysis of United States health insurance data revealed that patients taking these medications […]

Study finds possible new target for early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

With an aging population worldwide, neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia, are an increasing problem. Although there are treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, these generally alleviate symptoms, rather than changing the course of the disease. Now, research has found that a protein that regulates cell repair could be a promising new target for treating several of these […]

Keto diet may help delay onset of memory loss in Alzheimer’s

Following a ketogenic diet could help stave off Alzheimer’s, research suggests. A ketogenic (keto) diet can slow the arrival of the mild cognitive loss that signals the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study in mice suggests. The authors of the study found that a low-carb, high-fat keto diet results in an increase in BHB […]

Could coffee grounds be the key to preventing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

A new study shows caffeic-acid-based Carbon Quantum Dots (CACQDs), made from coffee grounds, may be able to protect the brain from neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. The research suggests that caffeic acid’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties may help combat the effects of lifestyle and environmental factors that increase the risk of such disorders. Adopting […]