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Dec 15, 2016 01:10 AM EST

Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Lower Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

Statins, which are usually used to lower blood cholesterol levels, could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Oct 20, 2016 05:10 AM EDT

Exercise May Help People With Memory Problems; Will This Cure Alzheimer's Disease?

A new study revealed that exercise may help ward off memory decline.

Sep 18, 2015 03:54 PM EDT

Alzheimer's: New Mechanism Reveals How Neural Stem Cells Avoid Aging

Scientists have identified a novel mechanism of how neural stem cells stay relatively free of aging-inducted damage, which could help with research concerning Alzheimer's Disease and other cognitive conditions.

Jul 15, 2015 10:23 AM EDT

Alzheimers May Have Started Long Before Symptoms Even Began

The first signs of Alzheimer's may not be a symptom of the illness just beginning to take root. Quite the contrary, actually. A recent study published in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia reveals that changes in prevalent bio markers linked to the neurodegenerative health issue may begin between ...

Jun 15, 2015 07:25 AM EDT

Alzheimer's: Brains Shrink with Age But Maintaining Cell Density May Protect It Against Cognitive Impairment

Your brain shrinks with age, but that doesn't mean that your thinking slows down. Scientists have found that while the brain shrinks, cell density should remain constant to protect against cognitive impairment.

Jul 15, 2014 12:47 PM EDT

New Study Shows Vitamin B Does Not Slow Mental Decline for Patients with Alzheimer's

Vitamin B may be good for many things, but it won't slow mental decline as we age or prevent Alzheimer's disease

Jun 02, 2014 08:45 AM EDT

Scientists Erase a Memory and then Restore it: Implications for Alzheimer's Disease

There may not only be a way to erase a memory, but also to restore it. Scientists have managed to erase a memory in rats before reactivating it, profoundly altering the animals' reactions to past events.

Dec 10, 2013 08:34 AM EST

New Drug Method to Cure Disease--from Cystic Fibrosis to Alzheimer's

There may be a new technique to cure disease. Scientists have demonstrated a revolutionary new method in mice that could cure a wide range of human diseases--from cystic fibrosis to cataracts to Alzheimer's disease--that are caused by "misfolded" protein molecules.

Jun 18, 2013 10:38 AM EDT

New Alzheimer's Drug Boosts Lost Brain Synapses: NitroMemantine Works in Hours

There's a new drug out there that may help Alzheimer's patients in the near future. An experimental drug, called NitroMemantine, boosts brain synapses lost in Alzheimer's disease.

May 21, 2013 10:28 AM EDT

Breakthrough in Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Onset: Catalytic Trigger Discovered

Researchers may have made a breakthrough when it comes to understanding the onset of Alzheimer's disease. They've discovered a catalytic trigger when the fundamental structure of a protein molecule changes to cause a chain reaction that leads to the death of neurons in the brain.

May 21, 2013 09:48 AM EDT

Vitamin B Alzheimer's: Could Help Prevent Dementia

A new study suggests that Vitamin-B could help prevent Alzheimer's disease by reducing the loss of grey matter in vulnerable regions of the brain.

May 17, 2013 08:31 AM EDT

Study Links Skin Cancer to Lowered Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Victims of skin cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Those with skin cancer were 80 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who did not have any skin cancer.