Alzheimer’s disease risk linked to a network of genes associated with myeloid cells Researchers have found that a network of genes associated with myeloid cells is central to Alzheimer’s disease susceptibility. Alzheimer’s disease risk linked to a network of genes associated with myeloid cells Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
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Proton pump inhibitors do not contribute to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease Noting that the prescription of proton pump inhibitors is on the rise among middle-aged and older adults, a team of researchers designed a new study to examine PPIs and the risk of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease. They published their study in…
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Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music — these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses with Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a study. Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
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Anti-epilepsy drug restores normal brain activity in mild Alzheimer’s disease An anti-epileptic drug has been tested for its potential impact on the brain activity of patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease. The team documented changes in patients’ EEGs that suggest the drug could have a beneficial effect. Anti-epilepsy drug restores normal brain activity in mild Alzheimer’s…
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Interventions to prevent cognitive decline, dementia Cognitive training, blood pressure management for people with hypertension, and increased physical activity all show modest but inconclusive evidence that they can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia, but there is insufficient evidence to support a public health campaign encouraging their adoption, says a new report. Interventions to prevent…
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Drinking makes you older at the cellular level The more alcohol that people drink, the more their cells appear to age. Researchers found that alcoholic patients had shortened telomere lengths, placing them at greater risk for age-related illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia.. Drinking makes you older at the cellular level Source:…
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Insomnia medication may wake up some patients from vegetative state A systematic review of zolpidem for noninsomnia neurological disorders, including movement disorders and disorders of consciousness, finds reason for additional research. Insomnia medication may wake up some patients from vegetative state Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
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Where are the new therapies for heart disease? Despite dramatic reductions in the death rate from cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, it remains the leading causes of death, and experts have expressed concern that the number of new therapies coming to market has lagged. Where are the new therapies for heart disease? …
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Scientific statement on obesity’s causes A new Scientific Statement calls for more research aimed specifically at understanding the underlying mechanisms that make it difficult to maintain long-term weight loss. Scientific statement on obesity’s causes Source: Science Daily Fitness
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Why social isolation can bring a greater risk of illness Social isolation in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, leads to sleep loss, which in turn leads to cellular stress and the activation of a defense mechanism called the unfolded protein response. Why social isolation can bring a greater risk of illness Source: Science Daily Healthy…
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