The super gran and gramps: why some elderly folks are as fit as a...
Have you met someone in their eighties who is as sharp as a youngster and fast on their feet? We call them "superagers".
These special...
People with Parkinson’s may benefit from cardio, weight training and yoga – here’s what...
Many people associate Parkinson’s disease with the physical symptoms it causes – such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and balance problems – which can all...
A new beacon for Alzheimer’s disease: tracking its course with a tau marker
Alzheimer's disease can feel like a treacherous journey. In the early stages, sticky plaques made of amyloid-beta proteins lead the way.
But as the disease...
Scientists confirm the link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease
The COVID-19 virus has dominated global attention since it was first identified, but now researchers have discovered a disturbing connection between the disease it...
New paths to predict and diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have made a significant discovery by identifying proteomic changes linked to different forms of...
Link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s: oral bacteria and brain inflammation
Oral bacteria, associated with diseases of the mouth, have been increasingly implicated in systemic conditions like colon cancer and heart disease.
In a recent study...
Alzheimer’s cause: could a tiny worm and a diabetes drug crack the case?
A Sneaky Thief: Alzheimer's Disease
You know that forgetfulness that seems to come with age? Sometimes, it's more than just forgetfulness. It's a sneaky thief...
Scientists confirm world’s first case of dementia linked to repetitive brain trauma in a...
Researchers at the Australian Sports Brain Bank have today reported the world’s first diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a female athlete.
With the...
Olive oil: a potential ally against Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study conducted by Amal Kaddoumi from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy, found that extra virgin olive oil could positively affect individuals...
Sleep apnea treatment withdrawal linked to changes in Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers
A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine suggests that withdrawal from positive airway pressure (PAP), a common treatment...