Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’s disease’
Maternal Link To Alzheimer’s Disease?
New research published in the March edition of Neurology reflects on growing evidence that Alzheimer's disease could be inherited from a patient's mother. The study found that test subjects with mothers who suffered from Alzheimer's had twice as much grey matter shrinkage [Read More]
Omega-3 Fatty Acid DHA Not As Effective In Slowing Alzheimer’s As Thought
New research suggests DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, does not appear to slow the progression of cognitive or functional decline in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. [Read More]
Link Between Heavy Smoking And Alzheimer’s Suggested
A new study released by Kaiser Permanente has linked heavy smoking during midlife to an increased risk in developing Alzheimer's disease. Smokers who smoke more than two packs of cigarettes a day also had an increased risk of developing vascular dementia, the second most [Read More]
New Vision For Reform For Treatment Of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new book by a prominent neuroscience professor and a science communications specialist sets out a new vision for reform for Alzheimer's treatments and outlines preventative methods to delay onset. [Read More]
Peridontal Gum Disease Could Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
New research from New York University College of Dentists provides fresh evidence that poor dental hygiene can increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. New evidence from NYUCD supports link between gum inflammation and [Read More]
