A breakthrough study from Sanford Burnham Prebys, has uncovered some of the mysteries surrounding the brains of individuals with Down syndrome. The disorder occurs when people obtain an extra copy of chromosome 21, giving them three instead of two. With one in 700 births carrying … [Read more...] about Study provides insights into how the brain ages with Down syndrome
Alzheimer's disease
Researchers develop promising new approach to Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists from the University of Leicester in the UK along with a team from the University of Medical Center Göttingen in Germany and the research charity LifeArc have made exciting progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The team developed a new method that could … [Read more...] about Researchers develop promising new approach to Alzheimer’s treatment
Good dental hygiene may be key to reducing risk of Alzheimer’s diseases
Flossing and brushing your teeth may do more than just clean your teeth and keep your gums clean--it may also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Norway have determined that the bacteria that causes the gum disease gingivitis was found in the brains of Alzheimer’s … [Read more...] about Good dental hygiene may be key to reducing risk of Alzheimer’s diseases
New insight into how lack of quality sleep is linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Adding to a growing body of research associating sleep quality with the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has homed in on the specific sleep phase that, when disrupted, can be linked to … [Read more...] about New insight into how lack of quality sleep is linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Physical activity may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
We all know that exercising improves our cardiovascular and physical health, but researchers have now discovered that it can also help prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. The study suggests that, when exercising, our body induces a hormone called irisin, which … [Read more...] about Physical activity may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease