(Natural News) A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association found that in people with Alzheimer’s, tau proteins promote the degeneration of brain regions responsible for keeping people awake. This explains why excessive daytime napping is common among people with the disease and suggests that it could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s. Previous studies […]

(Natural News) Studies have shown that there’s a relationship between dementia and exercise, nutrition and social interaction. One other important factor you need to consider if you want to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease is the amount of restful sleep you get every night. In a landmark study published in the journal The Lancet, researchers found that around a […]

(Natural News) Cinnamon is a widely used spice obtained from the bark of a cinnamon tree. This bark, in traditional medicine, is used to treat many ailments. In a recent study, researchers from Dankook University in South Korea examined the biological activity of dried cinnamon bark (Cinnamomi Cortex Spissus) obtained from Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) for its potential application in […]

(Natural News) The findings of a recent animal study may offer new hope to millions of people who have Alzheimer’s disease. The Harvard-led effort reports that physical exercise could improve the condition of the brains of mice with dementia. The study shows that working out made it possible for new neurons to grow in the hippocampus, […]

(Natural News) Researchers claimed to have figured out exactly how amyloid beta and tau proteins harm the brain during the onset and progress of Alzheimer’s disease. They urged for therapies that simultaneously target both pathogenic proteins because the structures they formed could interact with each other. When amyloid beta accumulates in the brain, it forms stiff plaques. Similarly, […]

(Natural News) Over 5.5 million Americans – mostly over the age of 65 – are battling Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating condition that kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Alzheimer’s progressively destroys memory and other cognitive functions, causing confusion, anxiety and heartache. The number of people fighting this disease has increased by […]

(Natural News) If you’re looking to improve your diet, one of the things that you should consider including in it are cucumbers. These are among the healthiest foods in the world and yet a lot of people overlook their nutritional value. Before tossing away the cucumbers in your salad or sandwich because they taste a bit plain, […]

(Natural News) The facts about Alzheimer’s disease are truly alarming: Over 5.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with this condition, and by 2050, that number is projected to increase to nearly 14 million. Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than breast and prostate cancers combined. Every 65 […]

(Natural News) If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may have been surprised when your doctor recommended medication. After all, it’s common knowledge that the disease is untreatable and incurable. These medications appear to be little more than a money-making ploy at this point. Although they may have […]

(Natural News) Those of us who grew up in the 1980s are familiar with Parkinson’s disease because we have watched in shock as its effects have slowly ravaged the body of one of our most beloved actors: Michael J. Fox. More recently, news broke that Alan Alda, best known for his role as Capt. Benjamin […]