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by: Byron Richards, Health Freedom Editor
This year marks a major turning point in the theory of wellness and the prevention of disease. The drug-based paradigm of Western medicine is crumbling under the weight of its own massive fraud. New technology is proving how nutrients interact at the fundamental gene level to promote health and prevent disease. The discoveries are occurring at a breakneck pace – these are exciting times.
In the face of an obesity epidemic and the early onset of the diseases of aging in even young Americans, there shines a bright ray of hope. It is there for anyone who chooses to inform themselves and then take effective actions to better themselves. The aging clock can be slowed – and in many cases reversed. It is the dawn of a new era.
The following is a list of the Top 10 health breakthroughs of 2008. I know there are many other possible candidates for this Top 10 list. This is my version of the highlights that made 2008 special.
#10 – The......See it all.
#8 –.....Stop Alzheimer's Plaque......See it all
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AND HAPPY NEW YERR to one and all
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
New Memory Implants Make Large Strides
Daily Tech
Curing debilitating cerebral problems may just be a memory chip away
A new brain implant that could potentially solve a number of brain-related problems, ranging anywhere from Alzheimer’s, and other dementias to memory loss.
The research for the brain implant is being headed by Ted Berger from the University of Southern California Los Angeles. A pioneer of his field, Berger earned his Ph.D. in 1976 at the age of 26. From there, though, he parted ways with the thinking of many of his colleagues.
“The idea was that you could solve every brain problem with a drug or surgery,” said Berger to Stephen Handelman from Popular Science. Berger instead chose to look at the brain itself as a source to solve brain-related issues.
After years of research and hard work, Berger and his team of neuroscientists have ...... read the whole article
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Curing debilitating cerebral problems may just be a memory chip away
A new brain implant that could potentially solve a number of brain-related problems, ranging anywhere from Alzheimer’s, and other dementias to memory loss.
The research for the brain implant is being headed by Ted Berger from the University of Southern California Los Angeles. A pioneer of his field, Berger earned his Ph.D. in 1976 at the age of 26. From there, though, he parted ways with the thinking of many of his colleagues.
“The idea was that you could solve every brain problem with a drug or surgery,” said Berger to Stephen Handelman from Popular Science. Berger instead chose to look at the brain itself as a source to solve brain-related issues.
After years of research and hard work, Berger and his team of neuroscientists have ...... read the whole article
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
Scientists Find Brain Cell Suicide May Be Alzheimer's Culprit
Daily Tech
Science
Nature's kill switch seems to activate for some brain cells but not others, according to researchers
Preventing and reversing memory loss is a key field of research in the area of prolonging human life spans. While humans are living much longer than they once did, many suffer from debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, which limit their quality of life during their later years.
Scientists at the University of Florida may have gained a significant insight into understanding what causes some brain cells to die, triggering these diseases, while others cells remain alive. The studies, performed on mice examined two neighboring regions in the hippocampus; an anatomical region shaped something like a curved kidney bean. The region is thought to be central to the formation of memories, and is one of the first regions affected by brain blood flow problems or Alzheimer's.
What researchers discovered was that the....read the whole article
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Nature's kill switch seems to activate for some brain cells but not others, according to researchers
Preventing and reversing memory loss is a key field of research in the area of prolonging human life spans. While humans are living much longer than they once did, many suffer from debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, which limit their quality of life during their later years.
Scientists at the University of Florida may have gained a significant insight into understanding what causes some brain cells to die, triggering these diseases, while others cells remain alive. The studies, performed on mice examined two neighboring regions in the hippocampus; an anatomical region shaped something like a curved kidney bean. The region is thought to be central to the formation of memories, and is one of the first regions affected by brain blood flow problems or Alzheimer's.
What researchers discovered was that the....read the whole article
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Friday, December 26, 2008
Alzheimer's Disease: past, current, and future treatments
Examiner.com
National
As the new year approaches we should be aware of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias: past, current, and future treatments
by Meg Marquardt, Omaha Science Examiner
Agustine D., the first AD patient described by Alzheimer in 1906. Let's take an in-depth look at the history and exciting future of AD treatment.
Part I: A Historical Perspective
The history Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a short-lived one. It was identified by Alois Alzheimer as a unique manifestation of dementia in 1906, a time when senile dementia had been made a popular topic by the likes of Freud. But what of all the time before the 20th century? Certainly people were suffering from AD and dementia long before the modern period. It could be argued that there were few cases of people afflicted with diseases associated with old age simply because they are not living to an old age. The typical onset of AD is around the age of 60, and the average worldwide lifespan did not reach 60 until recent times. The World Health Organization estimates that the average global life expectancy was 31 years in 1900—and below 50 years in wealthy, developed countries. So in 1906, when Alzheimer first outlined the disease, there is a chance that there had been relatively few cases that were noticed, let alone studied.
There were other factors leading to a lack of investigation into AD, assumptions made by scientists and complacency leading the pack. It was generally held that dementia was an.....read the whole article
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National
As the new year approaches we should be aware of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias: past, current, and future treatments
by Meg Marquardt, Omaha Science Examiner
Agustine D., the first AD patient described by Alzheimer in 1906. Let's take an in-depth look at the history and exciting future of AD treatment.
Part I: A Historical Perspective
The history Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a short-lived one. It was identified by Alois Alzheimer as a unique manifestation of dementia in 1906, a time when senile dementia had been made a popular topic by the likes of Freud. But what of all the time before the 20th century? Certainly people were suffering from AD and dementia long before the modern period. It could be argued that there were few cases of people afflicted with diseases associated with old age simply because they are not living to an old age. The typical onset of AD is around the age of 60, and the average worldwide lifespan did not reach 60 until recent times. The World Health Organization estimates that the average global life expectancy was 31 years in 1900—and below 50 years in wealthy, developed countries. So in 1906, when Alzheimer first outlined the disease, there is a chance that there had been relatively few cases that were noticed, let alone studied.
There were other factors leading to a lack of investigation into AD, assumptions made by scientists and complacency leading the pack. It was generally held that dementia was an.....read the whole article
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Thursday, December 25, 2008
Do Carbs Help With Memory?
Here is some interesting news about eating carbs ansd memory.Could eating more carbs help those with dementia?
USA Today
Need justification for grabbing that crusty roll at Christmas dinner or ripping from challah bread during Chanukah? Here it is, albeit from a small study.
A 19-woman Tufts University psychology study found that people on low-carb diets performed worse on memory tests than those on low-calorie diets. But once they started eating carbs again, their memory skills....Read the whole article
Certainly more research is needed to see if this information holds out in a larger study and if eating more carbs helps those with dementia
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USA Today
Need justification for grabbing that crusty roll at Christmas dinner or ripping from challah bread during Chanukah? Here it is, albeit from a small study.
A 19-woman Tufts University psychology study found that people on low-carb diets performed worse on memory tests than those on low-calorie diets. But once they started eating carbs again, their memory skills....Read the whole article
Certainly more research is needed to see if this information holds out in a larger study and if eating more carbs helps those with dementia
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Home for the Holidays, Check List
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By Fay Abrahamsson, Courier Senior Staff Writer:
During the holidays, there’s one thing that registered nurse Barbara Katz can count on, and she’s not talking tree lighting or eggnog. She knows she will receive numerous phone calls from adults anxious over their elderly parents. especially if they have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
“Adult children come to visit their aging parent who they haven’t seen in a while and notice a striking difference,” said Katz, who is also director of clinical program development at VNA Community Healthcare in Guilford. “A year can make a big difference in a senior’s ability to cope.”
This time of year when families visit families, adult children, especially in the 50- to 60-year age group, call the VNA Community Healthcare in a panic about changes they see in their mother or father.
“You may find that the situation is an emergency that requires residential placement but in most cases, you will find that you can, with competent help, keep your parent independent at home much longer,” Katz adds.
For the holidays, and other times of the year when children visit their parents such as Mother’s Day or a family...read the whole post
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By Fay Abrahamsson, Courier Senior Staff Writer:
During the holidays, there’s one thing that registered nurse Barbara Katz can count on, and she’s not talking tree lighting or eggnog. She knows she will receive numerous phone calls from adults anxious over their elderly parents. especially if they have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
“Adult children come to visit their aging parent who they haven’t seen in a while and notice a striking difference,” said Katz, who is also director of clinical program development at VNA Community Healthcare in Guilford. “A year can make a big difference in a senior’s ability to cope.”
This time of year when families visit families, adult children, especially in the 50- to 60-year age group, call the VNA Community Healthcare in a panic about changes they see in their mother or father.
“You may find that the situation is an emergency that requires residential placement but in most cases, you will find that you can, with competent help, keep your parent independent at home much longer,” Katz adds.
For the holidays, and other times of the year when children visit their parents such as Mother’s Day or a family...read the whole post
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Two cardiovascular proteins pose a double whammy in Alzheimer's
e! Science News
health and Medicine
Researchers have found that two proteins which work in tandem in the brain's blood vessels present a double whammy in Alzheimer's disease. Not only do the proteins lessen blood flow in the brain, but they also reduce the rate at which the brain is able to remove amyloid beta, the protein that builds up in toxic quantities in the brains of patients with the disease. The work, described in a paper published online Dec. 21 in the journal Nature Cell Biology, provides hard evidence directly linking two processes thought to be at play in Alzheimer's disease: reduction in blood flow and the buildup of toxic amyloid beta. The research makes the interaction between the two proteins a seductive target for researchers seeking to address both issues.
Scientists were surprised at the finding, which puts two proteins known for their role in the cardiovascular system front and center in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
"This is quite unexpected," said Berislav Zlokovic, M.D., Ph.D., a neuroscientist and a senior author of the study. "On the other hand, both.... read the whole story
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health and Medicine
Researchers have found that two proteins which work in tandem in the brain's blood vessels present a double whammy in Alzheimer's disease. Not only do the proteins lessen blood flow in the brain, but they also reduce the rate at which the brain is able to remove amyloid beta, the protein that builds up in toxic quantities in the brains of patients with the disease. The work, described in a paper published online Dec. 21 in the journal Nature Cell Biology, provides hard evidence directly linking two processes thought to be at play in Alzheimer's disease: reduction in blood flow and the buildup of toxic amyloid beta. The research makes the interaction between the two proteins a seductive target for researchers seeking to address both issues.
Scientists were surprised at the finding, which puts two proteins known for their role in the cardiovascular system front and center in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
"This is quite unexpected," said Berislav Zlokovic, M.D., Ph.D., a neuroscientist and a senior author of the study. "On the other hand, both.... read the whole story
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Alzheimer's test is a matter of memory, some argue
ChicagoTribune.com
December 21, 2008
There's no mammogram or PSA test for Alzheimer's disease. Yet an Alzheimer's group this month began a push for simple memory screenings in a bid to catch possible warning signs of dementia sooner.
Memory screening
Five-minute mini-tests, doable at a health fair, are hugely controversial. But the provocative new report from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America contends they're a valuable but overlooked tool. The government has begun reviewing whether there's enough science to back broader use of them.
A sample test
Tell someone....read the whole article
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December 21, 2008
There's no mammogram or PSA test for Alzheimer's disease. Yet an Alzheimer's group this month began a push for simple memory screenings in a bid to catch possible warning signs of dementia sooner.
Memory screening
Five-minute mini-tests, doable at a health fair, are hugely controversial. But the provocative new report from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America contends they're a valuable but overlooked tool. The government has begun reviewing whether there's enough science to back broader use of them.
A sample test
Tell someone....read the whole article
Read an important comment
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Friday, December 19, 2008
For elderly, blood pressure spikes mar thinking
If you or a loved one have high blood pressutr and are at all concerbed avout developing dementia, then you must read this
Reuters
By Will Dunham
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For elderly people with elevated blood pressure, further spikes in blood pressure levels can affect their ability to think clearly, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
The findings offer another reason for people with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, to get the condition under control -- for the sake of their cognitive functioning as well as many other health reasons, they said.
Researchers led by North Carolina State University psychology professor Jason Allaire tracked 36 people, average age 73, in the Detroit area, having each of them take blood pressure reading and take a series of cognitive tests twice daily for 60 days. The tests assessed things like thinking abilities, pattern recognition and problem solving.
For people whose systolic blood pressure was typically 130 or above, their cognitive scores suffered on......read the whole article
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Reuters
By Will Dunham
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For elderly people with elevated blood pressure, further spikes in blood pressure levels can affect their ability to think clearly, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
The findings offer another reason for people with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, to get the condition under control -- for the sake of their cognitive functioning as well as many other health reasons, they said.
Researchers led by North Carolina State University psychology professor Jason Allaire tracked 36 people, average age 73, in the Detroit area, having each of them take blood pressure reading and take a series of cognitive tests twice daily for 60 days. The tests assessed things like thinking abilities, pattern recognition and problem solving.
For people whose systolic blood pressure was typically 130 or above, their cognitive scores suffered on......read the whole article
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Study Finds Celery May Have Alzheimer’s-Fighting Chemical
Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research
Dr. Buttar's Blog
Study Finds Celery May Have Alzheimer’s-Fighting Chemical
A chemical found in celery and green pepper may help ease symptoms including memory loss of people suffering from brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, according to a study published on Monday.
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign looked at the effects of luteolin on the brains of mice, according to the study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
They found that the chemical compound....read the whole post
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Study Finds Celery May Have Alzheimer’s-Fighting Chemical
A chemical found in celery and green pepper may help ease symptoms including memory loss of people suffering from brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, according to a study published on Monday.
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign looked at the effects of luteolin on the brains of mice, according to the study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
They found that the chemical compound....read the whole post
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Query for Aging Patients: How Much Do You Drink?
New York Times
by Jane Brody
Pesonal Health
Although excessive alcohol drinking can raise the risk of dementia in older people, "there are emerging data to suggest that moderate alcohol intake — one to three drinks a day — is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia," Dr. Ferreira and Dr. Weems wrote. In this case, they added, drinking wine confers the primary benefit; drinking beer, on the other hand, appears to raise the risk of dementia.....read the whole article
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by Jane Brody
Pesonal Health
Although excessive alcohol drinking can raise the risk of dementia in older people, "there are emerging data to suggest that moderate alcohol intake — one to three drinks a day — is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia," Dr. Ferreira and Dr. Weems wrote. In this case, they added, drinking wine confers the primary benefit; drinking beer, on the other hand, appears to raise the risk of dementia.....read the whole article
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Sarcasm helps diagnoe dementia
Science Alert
University of New South Wales
People with frontotemporal
dementia have trouble reading
emotions, and may not realise
if their caregivers are angry, sad
or depressed, which can be
upsetting.
Sarcasm might be the lowest form of wit, but something's amiss if you can't detect it, according to University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers.
Patients with a particular type of dementia......read the whole
article
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tips
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University of New South Wales
People with frontotemporal
dementia have trouble reading
emotions, and may not realise
if their caregivers are angry, sad
or depressed, which can be
upsetting.
Sarcasm might be the lowest form of wit, but something's amiss if you can't detect it, according to University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers.
Patients with a particular type of dementia......read the whole
article
Ror more information about dementia in general click here. You will find some great holiday
tips
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Top Appropriate Holiday Gifts For Those With Dementia
As the holiday season approaches, you do want to get those you know with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia an appropriate gift.
This article will help you out
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Christmas,Chanukah and alike are the perfect chance to give gifts that are not only enjoyable but also are beneficial to persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. These presents keep on giving long after the holiday season is gone
Over 5.2 million Americans are living with dementia. Is one of them someone you know or work with? Get him/her or anyone with Alzheimer's disease a gift that will keep on giving long after the holiday is gone.
First on the list of gifts is a book by Susan Berg called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, This book features baby photographs that seniors with dementia love. This book shares a plethora of ideas and resources for you.
Another gift dementia persons will fancy is a holiday classic musical such as: “White Christmas” or “Holiday Inn”,
For those who are Jewish, we have, Debbie Friedman's "Miracles and Wonders: A Hanukkah Musical" and “A Taste of Chanukah”
Next is a.....read the wholw article
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This article will help you out
prlog
Christmas,Chanukah and alike are the perfect chance to give gifts that are not only enjoyable but also are beneficial to persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. These presents keep on giving long after the holiday season is gone
Over 5.2 million Americans are living with dementia. Is one of them someone you know or work with? Get him/her or anyone with Alzheimer's disease a gift that will keep on giving long after the holiday is gone.
First on the list of gifts is a book by Susan Berg called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, This book features baby photographs that seniors with dementia love. This book shares a plethora of ideas and resources for you.
Another gift dementia persons will fancy is a holiday classic musical such as: “White Christmas” or “Holiday Inn”,
For those who are Jewish, we have, Debbie Friedman's "Miracles and Wonders: A Hanukkah Musical" and “A Taste of Chanukah”
Next is a.....read the wholw article
click here for somemore information on dementia and the holidays
go to this to learn about Alzheimer's and dementia activities that will bring smiles to these folks
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Daily tipple and gardening boost longevity
Newspost Online
by health administraror
Melbourne,(ANI)
Forget treadmills, long walks and calorie-restricted diets, a daily tipple and gardening are the keys to a long and healthy life, reveals an Australian research study.
In the major study, researchers tracked 3000 people for two decades, and gave the best picture yet of how to ward off dementia and death in old age.
And the two best protectors are painless, according to lead researcher Professor Leon Simons of the University of New South Wales.
“We found.....read the whole story
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by health administraror
Melbourne,(ANI)
Forget treadmills, long walks and calorie-restricted diets, a daily tipple and gardening are the keys to a long and healthy life, reveals an Australian research study.
In the major study, researchers tracked 3000 people for two decades, and gave the best picture yet of how to ward off dementia and death in old age.
And the two best protectors are painless, according to lead researcher Professor Leon Simons of the University of New South Wales.
“We found.....read the whole story
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Friday, December 12, 2008
Alzheimer's Disease Screening Breakthrough Will Help Identify Potential Treatment Drugs
ScienceDaily (Dec. 12, 2008) — CSIRO scientists have developed a new system to screen for compounds that can inhibit one of the processes that takes place during the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Certain yeast species could be used to develop this rapid screening process. Folate has been shown to be beneficial in the screening system
Lead author, CSIRO’s Dr Ian Macreadie says folate is already well known to have a protective effect against Alzheimer’s disease which is believed to be caused by the loss of neurons in the brain due to a process whereby toxic multimers of a small protein called Aβ are formed.
“However, a team of scientists working within CSIRO’s Preventative Health Flagship has discovered a....read the whole article
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Lead author, CSIRO’s Dr Ian Macreadie says folate is already well known to have a protective effect against Alzheimer’s disease which is believed to be caused by the loss of neurons in the brain due to a process whereby toxic multimers of a small protein called Aβ are formed.
“However, a team of scientists working within CSIRO’s Preventative Health Flagship has discovered a....read the whole article
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
How does nutrition affect dementia?
CNN
Asked by Adrienne Jones, Lansing, Michigan
How can poor nutrition and vitamin deficiency affect your health, as far as dementia
Expert Answer:
Hi Adrienne -- This is an important question as nutrition plays an important role in dementia prevention. Here are a few healthy brain nutrition tips.
Omega 3 fatty acids. Making sure that you get plenty of omega 3 fatty acids found in fish is one of the most important things you can do for brain health. Fish consumption is associated with significantly less decline of mental function and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a type of omega 3 found in fatty fish like salmon, is particularly important. Low levels of DHA in the blood have been associated with worsening mental function. Aim for 2-3 four ounce servings of fish per week, and try make at......read the whole answer
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Asked by Adrienne Jones, Lansing, Michigan
How can poor nutrition and vitamin deficiency affect your health, as far as dementia
Expert Answer:
Hi Adrienne -- This is an important question as nutrition plays an important role in dementia prevention. Here are a few healthy brain nutrition tips.
Omega 3 fatty acids. Making sure that you get plenty of omega 3 fatty acids found in fish is one of the most important things you can do for brain health. Fish consumption is associated with significantly less decline of mental function and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a type of omega 3 found in fatty fish like salmon, is particularly important. Low levels of DHA in the blood have been associated with worsening mental function. Aim for 2-3 four ounce servings of fish per week, and try make at......read the whole answer
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Dementia Death Statistics Underestimated?
WebMD
Study: Alzheimer's and Other Types of Dementia May Be Underreported on Death Certificates
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, -- Dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, often doesn't get noted on death certificates, which may lead to an underestimate of how deadly those conditions are.
That's according to a letter published in the Dec. 10 edition of The Journal of the American Medical Association.
The letter comes from Melissa Wachterman, MD, MPH, of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
She writes that the National Center for Health Statistics ranked Alzheimer's disease as the No. 5 cause of death for U.S. residents older than age 65 in 2004, based on data from death certificates. But death certificate data may be flawed by underreporting of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, Wachterman says.
Wachterman's team checked the....read the whole article
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Study: Alzheimer's and Other Types of Dementia May Be Underreported on Death Certificates
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, -- Dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, often doesn't get noted on death certificates, which may lead to an underestimate of how deadly those conditions are.
That's according to a letter published in the Dec. 10 edition of The Journal of the American Medical Association.
The letter comes from Melissa Wachterman, MD, MPH, of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
She writes that the National Center for Health Statistics ranked Alzheimer's disease as the No. 5 cause of death for U.S. residents older than age 65 in 2004, based on data from death certificates. But death certificate data may be flawed by underreporting of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, Wachterman says.
Wachterman's team checked the....read the whole article
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Dementia cure research gets TEN times less cash than cancer
Mail Online
By Daniel Martin
Only 2 per cent of the medical research budget goes on Alzheimer's and related dementias - a smaller proportion than a decade ago, an analysis found.
This is despite the fact that 700,000 have dementia and the numbers are likely to reach a million by 2025.
Last week, the Daily Mail launched its Christmas appeal to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society. Much of the cash will go towards research.
Britain spends less on research than many other developed countries.
A decade ago, dementia constituted...read the whole article
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By Daniel Martin
Only 2 per cent of the medical research budget goes on Alzheimer's and related dementias - a smaller proportion than a decade ago, an analysis found.
This is despite the fact that 700,000 have dementia and the numbers are likely to reach a million by 2025.
Last week, the Daily Mail launched its Christmas appeal to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society. Much of the cash will go towards research.
Britain spends less on research than many other developed countries.
A decade ago, dementia constituted...read the whole article
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Monday, December 8, 2008
Soldiers' Traumatic Brain Injuries Cause Dementia, Aggression, Depression and Relationship Problems
NaturalNews
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
What happens when you survive a nearby explosive blast that rocks your brain? Your brain suffers from thousands of tiny micro-bleeds that inhibit normal cognitive function, causing Alzheimer's-like symptoms that include memory loss and dementia.
Even worse, you may become more aggressive, experience endocrine dysfunction and die an early death.
This is the reality of soldiers who survive nearby blasts, say researchers from the U.S.-based Institute of Medicine. And until now, nobody has really looked into the medical.....read the whole article
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by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
What happens when you survive a nearby explosive blast that rocks your brain? Your brain suffers from thousands of tiny micro-bleeds that inhibit normal cognitive function, causing Alzheimer's-like symptoms that include memory loss and dementia.
Even worse, you may become more aggressive, experience endocrine dysfunction and die an early death.
This is the reality of soldiers who survive nearby blasts, say researchers from the U.S.-based Institute of Medicine. And until now, nobody has really looked into the medical.....read the whole article
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
Cold sore virus could cause Alzheimer's
Telegraph.com
The virus that causes cold sores may be a major cause of Alzheimer's disease and existing drugs could be used to treat the degenerative condition, researchers have claimed.
By Laura Donnelly, Health Correspondent
British scientists had already identified a link between the cold sore virus - known as herples simplex virus 1 (HSV1) - and Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 400,000 people in Britain.
Previous trials had found the virus was often present in the DNA of patients with Alzheimer's, but different theories have been posed about why this might be so. The new research, published in the Journal of Pathology, adds weight to the theory that HSV1 could be a major cause of Alzheimer's; it found that the virus was most often found within the protein plaques in the brain which are believed to be the disease's main cause
Scientists from the University of Manchester said their early findings suggested the cold sore virus was present in 60 per cent of cases of Alzheimer's.
Although they were not able to prove that the virus had caused the disease, their study concluded that....read the whole story
Could this be true or is it just coincidence
5.2 million people have Alzheimer's or a related dementia in the US
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The virus that causes cold sores may be a major cause of Alzheimer's disease and existing drugs could be used to treat the degenerative condition, researchers have claimed.
By Laura Donnelly, Health Correspondent
British scientists had already identified a link between the cold sore virus - known as herples simplex virus 1 (HSV1) - and Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 400,000 people in Britain.
Previous trials had found the virus was often present in the DNA of patients with Alzheimer's, but different theories have been posed about why this might be so. The new research, published in the Journal of Pathology, adds weight to the theory that HSV1 could be a major cause of Alzheimer's; it found that the virus was most often found within the protein plaques in the brain which are believed to be the disease's main cause
Scientists from the University of Manchester said their early findings suggested the cold sore virus was present in 60 per cent of cases of Alzheimer's.
Although they were not able to prove that the virus had caused the disease, their study concluded that....read the whole story
Could this be true or is it just coincidence
5.2 million people have Alzheimer's or a related dementia in the US
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Friday, December 5, 2008
How to make sense of oxidative stress and dementia
You shouldbe interested in this multipart series about oxidative stress and dementia
dementia.today.com
We were talking about oxidative stress and why it is bad. It is bad because of the damage to cells caused by free radicals which are a result of breathing in oxygen. Free radicals are extremely unstable and can cause damage to various parts of a cell.
Besides taking in oxygen which everyone has to do to live, other pollutants can increase the amount of free radicals in a person’s body.
Things such as pollution, sunlight, smoking and mercury can increase the amount of free radicals in your body.
The important thing is how can your body combat the formation of free radicals.
The answer is……… read all the info
dementia.today.com
We were talking about oxidative stress and why it is bad. It is bad because of the damage to cells caused by free radicals which are a result of breathing in oxygen. Free radicals are extremely unstable and can cause damage to various parts of a cell.
Besides taking in oxygen which everyone has to do to live, other pollutants can increase the amount of free radicals in a person’s body.
Things such as pollution, sunlight, smoking and mercury can increase the amount of free radicals in your body.
The important thing is how can your body combat the formation of free radicals.
The answer is……… read all the info
Thursday, December 4, 2008
New Hope On Horizon To Fight Disease Affecting The Elderly
(NAPSI)-Americans are living longer than ever and as a result have more time to spend with family, to travel and to enjoy life.
People born in 2005 will live nearly 78 years on average, the National Center for Health Statistics predicts. By comparison, in 1955, the average American was expected to live for only 69.6 years.
Not only are seniors living longer, but America's pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies are now working on over 2,000 new medicines to help them face the health challenges that arise from aging.
According to a new report released by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), medicines, which offer great promise to treat and prevent diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, are currently being tested in....read the whole story
People born in 2005 will live nearly 78 years on average, the National Center for Health Statistics predicts. By comparison, in 1955, the average American was expected to live for only 69.6 years.
Not only are seniors living longer, but America's pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies are now working on over 2,000 new medicines to help them face the health challenges that arise from aging.
According to a new report released by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), medicines, which offer great promise to treat and prevent diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, are currently being tested in....read the whole story
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
New study identifies link between Alzheimer's disease biomarkers in healthy adults
EurekAlert Amsterdam, The Netherlands -- A study published in the November issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease provides an insight into normal, physiological levels and association between proteins involved in development of Alzheimer's disease. A group of scientists and physicians from the University of Washington and Puget Sound Veterans' Affairs Health Care System in Seattle, in collaboration with groups from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California San Diego, performed a study in cognitively normal and generally healthy adults, from young to old (age range 21-88 years), of both genders, measuring levels of different brain-derived molecules associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Investigators determined that cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of apolipoprotein E (apoE), one of the most important proteins involved in transfer of fatty substances between different brain cells, are highly correlated with the levels of proteins known to be involved in development of Alzheimer's disease, amyloid precursor protein (APP) and tau. While many studies have previously shown that apoE gene is very important for Alzheimer's disease development, the connection between apoE protein and other relevant CSF markers in healthy adults was not known. Although this type of study cannot establish causal associations, the results strongly suggest that the CSF levels of apoE may explain a significant proportion of the levels of APP- and tau-related biological markers in the healthy human brain, indicating a strong physiological link between apoE, APP and tau. In other words, the study points to a possibility that modulation of the levels of apoE may affect the levels of APP and tau in the brain.
Furthermore, the study has shown that people who have....read the whole story
Investigators determined that cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of apolipoprotein E (apoE), one of the most important proteins involved in transfer of fatty substances between different brain cells, are highly correlated with the levels of proteins known to be involved in development of Alzheimer's disease, amyloid precursor protein (APP) and tau. While many studies have previously shown that apoE gene is very important for Alzheimer's disease development, the connection between apoE protein and other relevant CSF markers in healthy adults was not known. Although this type of study cannot establish causal associations, the results strongly suggest that the CSF levels of apoE may explain a significant proportion of the levels of APP- and tau-related biological markers in the healthy human brain, indicating a strong physiological link between apoE, APP and tau. In other words, the study points to a possibility that modulation of the levels of apoE may affect the levels of APP and tau in the brain.
Furthermore, the study has shown that people who have....read the whole story
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Alzheimer's drug restricted by Nice may help sufferers for longer than previously thought
Telegraph.com.uk
Current guidelines say patients should stop taking Galantamine (Reminyl) when they have deteriorated past a certain point, and are unable to walk without assistance, bathe or dress themselves.
But a new study published in the Lancet Neurology journal shows that severely ill people can still benefit from taking the drug, as it can improve their movement, memory and awareness of the world around them. It also improves the mortality rate of sufferers.
Campaigners say the findings should lead to a revision of the guidelines by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice), which rules on the cost effectiveness of treatments.
They say the study supports their call for......read the whole article
Current guidelines say patients should stop taking Galantamine (Reminyl) when they have deteriorated past a certain point, and are unable to walk without assistance, bathe or dress themselves.
But a new study published in the Lancet Neurology journal shows that severely ill people can still benefit from taking the drug, as it can improve their movement, memory and awareness of the world around them. It also improves the mortality rate of sufferers.
Campaigners say the findings should lead to a revision of the guidelines by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice), which rules on the cost effectiveness of treatments.
They say the study supports their call for......read the whole article
Monday, December 1, 2008
Your Smile May Offer Heart and Head Health Clues
The Tampa Tribune
Published: November 29, 2008
Researchers think the way to a healthy heart and brain might be through your gums and teeth.
Evidence suggests that the healthier they are, the stronger and less disease-prone the heart is. Gum disease might be an early warning, with poor oral health linked to diabetes, kidney disease, preterm labor, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cancer.
"A lot of research studies are coming out that seem to suggest some possible link or associations" between oral infection and systemic disorders, says Sally Cram, a periodontist and consumer adviser for the American Dental Association.
Several recent studies show a startling correlation between gum health and atherosclerosis, a condition underlying much heart disease: The worse a person's gum disease, the narrower that person's arteries as a result of a buildup of plaque.
A New England Journal of Medicine report....read the whole story and comments
Published: November 29, 2008
Researchers think the way to a healthy heart and brain might be through your gums and teeth.
Evidence suggests that the healthier they are, the stronger and less disease-prone the heart is. Gum disease might be an early warning, with poor oral health linked to diabetes, kidney disease, preterm labor, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cancer.
"A lot of research studies are coming out that seem to suggest some possible link or associations" between oral infection and systemic disorders, says Sally Cram, a periodontist and consumer adviser for the American Dental Association.
Several recent studies show a startling correlation between gum health and atherosclerosis, a condition underlying much heart disease: The worse a person's gum disease, the narrower that person's arteries as a result of a buildup of plaque.
A New England Journal of Medicine report....read the whole story and comments
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