Alzheimer´s Prevention
A Combination of Vitamins Proves Effective in Alzheimer´s Prevention  An important Alzheimer’s finding that just came out involves taking a combination of vitamins to prevent the disease. A New Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Test Can View the Disease  A new test has been created which can diagnose Alzheimer’s even before a person shows any symptoms. This will greatly enhance researchers’ ability to evaluate the effectiveness of new drug therapies which should dramatically speed up the development of a cure for this dreaded disease. Alzheimer's Prevention Strategies for 2007  January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The message is to focus on the lifestyle changes you can make at this very moment to be brain smart.
Alzheimer’s - a disease of the Old begins in the Young  Brain changes occur many years before the manifestation of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms; prevention treatment could begin at an early age to avoid the characteristic damage of plaques and tangles. Alzheimer’s – A Positive Attitude Can Overcome a Bad Heredity  Studies have shown that negative expectations for aging shorten life and deplete life quality. Stress and negative thinking have been linked to every major disease, Alzheimer’s included! We need to activate our joy and aim for a positive outlook as we get older. An Apple a Day May Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay  Latest research notes that apples may help neurotransmitters in the brain to restore acetylcholine levels which improve memory! Distinguishing Alzheimer's From Senior Moments  Destabilizing symptoms like forgetting where you placed the car keys or even where you parked the car do not necessarily signal the mild cognitive impairment which precedes Alzheimer’s. Here´s how to tell. Eat Your Veggies to Slow Down Cognitive Decline  Eating vegetables, not fruit, helps slow down the rate of cognitive decline in older adults, according to a study from the American Academy of Neurology. Exercise and Lose Weight to Prevent Alzheimer’s  There are different reasons as to why exercising and eating right, even making those changes at midlife, could prove to be the best deposit made in your brain’s health savings account: Exercise Will Transform Your Brain  Dr. John Ratey, a Harvard Medical School Professor and author of SPARK presents impressive evidence that aerobic exercise improves the brain´s functions and increases the growth of new brain cells to boost memory and mood. Exercise Will Transform Your Brain  Dr. John Ratey, a Harvard Medical School Professor and author of SPARK presents impressive evidence that aerobic exercise improves the brain´s functions and increases the growth of new brain cells to boost memory and mood. Exercise Your Brain To Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s  Many Alzheimer’s patients do better than expected because of their cognitive reserve. Columbia University Medical Center has identified a brain network within the frontal lobe that is associated with cognitive reserve. Here’s how to increase it:
Fatty Fish Improves Brain Function in Mid-Life  Researchers used sensitive cognitive tests, and saw an association between diet and mental ability. Flurizan, a New Drug on the Horizon  A new drug, Flurizan, which is actually on the horizon could potentially change the preventive landscape of Alzheimer’s. Flurizan is claimed to reduce the amount of toxic beta amyloid in an Alzheimer’s brain. Food for Thought: A Diet to Help Prevent or Slow Down Alzheimer’s  If you want to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, be heart smart. Head and Heart are related. Here’s How to Slow Brain Shrinkage of Alzheimer’s Disease  Here are the encouraging results of the latest research studies for slowing brain shrinkage: How to Improve Your Alzheimer’s Profile: Mind Your Muscles  Here are the latest tips on how to avoid dementia: How to Prevent or Slow Down Alzheimer’s with Creative Thinking  Thinking outside the box is helpful as an Alzheimer’s preventative and treatment for the early stages. New Research Getting Us Closer to Preventing Alzheimer’s  A recent study led by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine identified a faulty molecule in the brain in patients who have mild cognitive impairment. Possible Prevention of Alzheimer’s With Hypertensive Drugs  An ingredient in a common blood pressure medication can potentially help prevent the buildup of beta-amyloid production in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. This will help prevent the cognitive decline associated with the disease.
Reduce Inflammation to Prevent Alzheimer’s  People whose blood tests show signs of inflammation are more likely to later develop Alzheimer’s disease than people with no signs of inflammation. Learn how to lower your inflammation.
The Benefits of Fish Oil in Alzheimer’s Disease  UCLA researchers claim that fish oil, whether ingested by pill or diet (eating fatty fish like salmon, herring, tuna) is an effective deterrent against Alzheimer’s, either preventing the disease or delaying its onset
Unexplained Weight Loss May be Early Sign of Alzheimer's  Often weight loss happens years before there are any symptoms of memory loss. Proper nutrition and exercise can help. Vitamin E for a Sound Mind and Body  Vitamin E is an important preventative for the inevitable decline of mind and body as we age.
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