There is an interesting link between a specific type of protein and diseases like Alzheimer’s. This protein is known as TDP-43. The protein itself works in a similar way to a toxic infectious protein known as prions. Prions are responsible for the destruction of the brain when it comes to things like Mad Cow Disease. […]
Dementia is a term we use to describe a number of memory loss or cognitive issue related illnesses. These illnesses cause lots of damage to ourselves and those around us. The most common form of dementia is known as Alzheimer’s disease, however, there are four main forms of dementia total. The other three being vascular […]
Scientists have found something quite interesting, Alzheimer’s disease could be caused by excess sugar. Could this be a reason to ditch the sweet stuff? Research from the University of Bath found excess glucose damages a vital enzyme involved with inflammation response to the early stages of this disease. Abnormally high blood sugar levels or what […]
Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a way to restore memory function in people with Alzheimer’s? We may be well on our way to doing just that! Scientists in Brisbane, Australia have discovered a non-invasive ultrasound technology that fully restores memory function in 75 percent of animals with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is the most common […]
A link has been found between intestinal bacteria and Alzheimer’s disease. What does this mean exactly? Well, Swedish researchers from Lund University have found that some types of gut bacteria were the cause of accelerating the onset of Alzheimer’s. These researchers studied both healthy mice and mice who had Alzheimer’s. They put both gut bacteria from […]
There was a lot to go through with WikiLeaks John Podesta emails. One, in particular, has shed some light on the artificial sweetener aspartame. In this email, the treachery involved in getting NutraSweet approved as a food ingredient. Also, going so far as to pointing out how dangerous it actually is. The email chain was forwarded […]
When thinking about who you want to spend your life with do you consider their brains? If you don’t then maybe you should! New research has brought about the idea that having a brainy lady by your side might extend your life and help protect you from dementia. Professor Lawrence Whalley from the University of […]
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. It is the most common form of dementia. The disease most commonly affects those over 65 years of age. The disease affects over 50 million […]
Many medical experts believe it is important to protect your families and yourselves from the flu vaccine itself. Getting the flu shot most likely will do much more harm than good. As I am sure you may have noticed the main stream media and pharmaceutical industry push us each and every year in an effort […]
As we age, we all experience loss of memory and cognitive function, but how exactly to we tell the difference between the normal signs of aging and mental disease? While we all may experience signs of this condition at one point or another in our life, if you are concerned, and experience various symptoms, you […]