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Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research by Imperial College London.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 21, 2022


Research discovers where Alzheimer’s disease begins
Study has revealed that the Alzheimer’s protein amyloid-beta accumulates inside nerve cells spreading from cell to cell via nerve fibres.
Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2022


Missing link between Alzheimer's and vascular disease found?
Scientists have known that people with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer's.
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2022


New drug slows cognitive decline and brain damage from dementia
Sodium selenate may slow cognitive decline and neurodegenerative damage that is the hallmark of many dementias including Alzheimer’s Disease
Joseph Shavit
May 7, 2022


Can ultrasound help treat Alzheimer’s, Dementia and the brain?
Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 18, 2022


Coffee drinkers rejoice! Drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 20, 2022


Physical fitness linked to substantially lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
One finding of this study is that as people’s fitness improved, their risk of Alzheimer’s disease decreased—it was not all-or-nothing.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 28, 2022


Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms show
A simple memory test could pick up the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease well before symptoms start to show, scientists say.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 27, 2022


Rosemary found useful against COVID-19, Alzheimers and other diseases
Scientists find evidence that carnosic acid (found in the herb Rosemary) can block SARS-CoV-2 infection and reduce inflammation.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 2, 2022


‘Wobble’ therapy can be beneficial for arthritis, Alzheimer’s, depression and type 2 diabetes
Research shows that just six weeks of vibration therapy can lead to improved memory and mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Joseph Shavit
Dec 1, 2021


Latte lovers rejoice! Study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 25, 2021


Quantum brain sensors used to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinson's
New highly sensitive quantum sensors for the brain may in the future be able to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinsons
Joseph Shavit
Nov 20, 2021


Transfusions of blood taken from runners shown to slow down Dementia and Alzheimers Disease
Blood transfusions from runners could be a ground-breaking treatment for slowing down Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 17, 2021


Researchers uncover potential vaccine and treatment for Alzheimer’s
A promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease – and also vaccinate against it – has been developed by a research team.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 16, 2021


Researchers design antibodies that destroy old cells, slowing down aging
No one knows why some people age worse than others and develop diseases -such as Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes or some types of cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021


New pill activates fat-burning to reduce obesity and fat buildup
Researchers have found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease and reduces obesity
Joseph Shavit
Nov 3, 2021


Scientists identify the cause of Alzheimer’s progression in the brain
For the first time, researchers have used human data to quantify the speed of different processes that lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2021


New pill activates fat-burning to reduce obesity and fat buildup
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease also reduces obesity.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 9, 2021


Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
A drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in mice that display symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 7, 2021


Can a novel light therapy help people with Alzheimers?
Researchers at Mount Sinai’s Light Health Research Center are developing new devices for delivering patients healthy doses of light.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 26, 2021
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