dementia
Huge Genetic Study Suggests Alcohol Accelerates Biological Aging and Cognitive Decline
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
Various studies have revealed that alcohol permanently damages DNA, directly causes cancer, contributes to cognitive decline and early-onset dementia, and can shrink the brain to the equivalent of 10 years of aging.
Modified MRI Spies The Early Signs Of Parkinson's Disease
Posted in Medicine on 26th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
The technology could also be used to track fine structural changes in the brain as a way of monitoring disease progression.
Trial finds insulin nasal spray may slow age-related cognitive decline
Posted in Medicine on 2nd May, 2022
by Alex Muller
The results are certainly fascinating but the researchers are cautious to stress there are still lots of questions to answer before some kind of intranasal insulin spray for brain health is available to the elderly.
Changes noticeable in Brain fluid that are detectable years before Alzheimer's symptoms arise
Posted in Medicine on 11th Feb, 2021
by Alex Muller
A potential means to identify the earliest mechanisms occurring among APOE4 gene carriers that might contribute to Alzheimer's disease before people develop memory problems.
Novel dementia vaccine on track for human trials within two years
Posted in Medicine on 2nd Jan, 2020
by Alex Muller
The researchers suggest this "dementia vaccine" is now ready for human trials, and if successful could become the “breakthrough of the next decade.”