Smell test may help identify people at Alzheimer's risk
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in the US have developed a method to identify those at risk for Alzheimer's disease on the basis of their ability to recognise and recall odours.
Nov 16, 2016, 00:32 AM ISTFish consumption can prove beneficial to Alzheimer's patients
The study conducted by researchers at University of Macau says that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish may help in the removal of metabolites, including amyloid-beta peptides which is one of the factors that lead to Alzheimer's.
Oct 30, 2016, 13:36 PM ISTThis new drug may help to combat Alzheimer's disease
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New York: A study has found an experimental drug that may help combat Alzheimer's disease.
Oct 26, 2016, 15:59 PM ISTMuscle strength may help to improve brain function
The findings show a positive causal link between muscle adaptations to progressive resistance training and the functioning of the brain among those over the age of 55 with MCI.
Oct 26, 2016, 08:55 AM ISTSoon, a sensor to detect vitamin B12 deficiency!
Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Oct 18, 2016, 14:00 PM ISTGene therapy may treat Alzheimer's disease
Previous studies by the same team suggest this gene, called PGC1 - alpha, may prevent the formation of a protein called amyloid-beta peptide in cells in the lab.
Oct 11, 2016, 13:06 PM ISTScientists gear up to develop new pill for Alzheimer's prevention
A pill that prevents the accumulation of toxic molecules in the brain and can help prevent or delay Alzheimer's, can be the next target in the fight against the neurocognitive disease, according to US scientists.
Oct 08, 2016, 16:55 PM ISTAlzheimer's capable of playing role in cancer progression: Experts
As per researchers, a protein responsible for the development of the disease is most likely to play a role in development of cancer.
Oct 07, 2016, 18:26 PM ISTNicotine sans tobacco may ward off Alzheimer's disease: Study
Nicotine -- when given independent of tobacco -- could help protect the brain as it ages and even ward off neuro-degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, US researchers have said.
Sep 22, 2016, 00:22 AM ISTAlzheimer's disease: Ten signs and symptoms
How do you tell if and when a person's forgetfulness becomes serious and should be checked?
Sep 21, 2016, 09:14 AM ISTWatch video: 80-year-old man with Alzheimer's lands a record deal after videos of him singing go viral!
The videos posted by his son soon became a worldwide hit.
Sep 20, 2016, 11:45 AM ISTBetter quality of life has stemmed Alzheimer’s but not eradicated it
Overall numbers will keep growing for now — albeit at a slower rate — as more and more people live ever longer.
Sep 20, 2016, 10:28 AM ISTMemory loss not only indicant in Alzheimer's diagnosis
Researchers should not rely on the clinical symptoms of memory loss alone to diagnose Alzheimer's disease because there could be other indicants of the neurodegenerative disease that do not initially affect memory, says a new study.
Sep 15, 2016, 00:40 AM ISTWhy hereditary diseases are so hard to get rid of?
The same process responsible for helping us fend off pathogens, may help the occurrence of mutations in our genome that predispose us to hereditary diseases, the researchers found.
Sep 04, 2016, 10:52 AM ISTNovel antibody shows hope for Alzheimer's patients
Researchers have developed a new antibody that has the potential to completely remove the harmful beta-amyloid plaques -- protein deposits -- in the brain of patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Sep 02, 2016, 00:27 AM ISTBlood test for Alzheimer's comes a step closer
In a major step towards development of a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, researchers have discovered a set of biomarkers (indicators of disease) that predicted whether or not a given individual would develop the debilitating disorder that impairs memory.
Sep 02, 2016, 00:13 AM ISTProtein shows promise for effective Alzheimer's treatment
The accumulation in the brain of plaques formed from deposits of a critical protein, known as amyloid beta, is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.
Aug 31, 2016, 12:24 PM ISTStop consuming shark products! It may make you prone to Alzheimer's risk
Shark products are consumed widely in Asia but it may not be healthy for humans as it increases the risk of Alzheimer's risk disease.
Aug 30, 2016, 21:39 PM ISTStopping exercise for 10 days decreases brain blood flow
It is already known that stopping exercise can result in loss of cardiovascular endurance and the researchers wanted to find out what impact does the cessation of exercise have on our brains.
Aug 30, 2016, 12:43 PM ISTTraditional Indian diet dramatically cuts Alzheimer's risk
While consumption of meat, sweets, and high-fat dairy products that characterise a Western diet significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, traditional Indian diet is associated with reduced risk of the most common form of dementia, says a study.
Aug 28, 2016, 00:38 AM IST