Newly discovered gene variants link innate immunity and Alzheimer’s disease Three new gene variants, found in a genome wide association study of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), point to the brain’s immune cells in the onset of the disorder. These genes encode three proteins that are found in microglia, cells that are part of the brain’s injury…
Using omega 3 fatty acids to treat Alzheimer’s and other diseases? Understanding how dietary essential fatty acids work may lead to effective treatments for diseases and conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, age-related macular degeneration, Parkinson’s disease and other retinal and neurodegenerative diseases. The key is to be able to intervene during the early stages…
Traumatic brain injury associated with dementia in working-age adults According to a study encompassing the entire Finnish population, traumatic brain injury associated with an increased risk for dementia in working-age adults. Yet, no such relationship was found between traumatic brain injury and later onset of Parkinson’s disease or ALS. The researchers believe that these results…
First look at atomic structures of protein tangles found in Alzheimer’s disease The most detailed view yet of tau protein structures found in Alzheimer’s disease has been provided by a team of scientists. First look at atomic structures of protein tangles found in Alzheimer’s disease Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
Sleep problems may be early sign of Alzheimer’s Poor sleep may be a sign that people who are otherwise healthy may be more at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life than people who do not have sleep problems, according to a study. Researchers have found a link between sleep disturbances and biological markers…
Sleep, Alzheimer’s link explained Disrupting just one night of sleep in healthy, middle-aged adults causes an increase in a brain protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease, research shows. Further, a week of poor sleep leads to an increase in another brain protein that has been linked to brain damage in Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases. Sleep,…
ADHD medication tied to lower risk for alcohol, drug abuse in teens and adults The use of medication to treat attention deficient hyperactivity disorder is linked to significantly lower risk for substance use problems in adolescents and adults with ADHD, according to a new study. ADHD medication tied to lower risk for alcohol, drug abuse…