All posts tagged with neurodegenerative diseases
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-(Natural News) Fox News host Laura Ingraham hosted MIT’s Dr. Stephanie Seneff for a brief segment on Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) “vaccines,” which Seneff warns are extremely dangerous, especially for children. Seneff, who works in MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, expects a major uptick in prion diseases like Parkinson’s due to the way these […]
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-(Natural News) Neurodegenerative disease is a term used for conditions that affect the function of neurons in the human brain. Unlike other cells in the body, neurons, or nerve cells, are incapable of cell reproduction. Once neurons are injured, degenerate or die, the body cannot replace them with new ones. This is why neurodegenerative diseases are debilitating […]
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-(Natural News) Antioxidants are compounds found in plants, especially those used as food by humans. These compounds play an important role inside the body as they prevent or slow the damage caused by free radicals to cells. Free radicals are byproducts of metabolism, specifically the breakdown of food into energy. If the body is unable […]
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-(Natural News) Middle-aged women who experience stressful life experiences are more likely to develop dementia later in life, suggests a recent study from Johns Hopkins University. In their report, which was published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, the team noted that the findings were specific to women who experience chronic stress. This could also explain the […]
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-(Natural News) Researchers from Nigeria discuss scientific evidence supporting the use of plant-derived antioxidants for the management of neurodegenerative diseases. Their review was published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are ailments that disturb the brain by disrupting the normal functions of neurons. Common symptoms of NDDs include problems with stability, inhalation, movement, reflexes, motor skills and heartbeat. Studies suggest that NDDs are […]
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-(Natural News) The use of anticholinergic medications is widespread, especially among older adults. These medications are often prescribed by physicians to treat a wide variety of health problems, including bladder disorders, gastrointestinal issues, seasonal allergies and even depression. However, recent studies have found a connection between the use of anticholinergic drugs and acute cognitive impairments. In particular, these […]
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-(Natural News) Stem cell therapy, also known as regenerative medicine, is a type of treatment that harnesses the power of stem cells to promote the repair of diseased, dysfunctional or damaged tissue. Stem cells, which serve as the body’s raw materials, are the earliest form of all cells in the human body. Prior to their maturation […]
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-(Natural News) A study has found that middle-aged people who are able to survive cancer may be at a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This study builds on previous research that found an association between reduced Alzheimer’s risk and cancer survival. The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, included 14,583 individuals who were born before 1949 and […]
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-(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are two terms that are often used to mean the same thing. Anyone who has done a bit of reading on Alzheimer’s disease finds a link between the neurodegenerative disease and the term “dementia.” While the distinction between the two can be quite confusing to some, the two words […]
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-(Natural News) Neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, are serious brain disorders that could affect bodily functions like balance, speech and mobility. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is estimated to rise to nearly 14 million by 2050. While Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s do not […]
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