Current Research
New study hints at why infamous gene variant increases odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease
by: Bruce Goldman The causes of Alzheimer’s disease remain obscure, although a new study provides a helpful clue. A long-reigning theory (to wit, that the accumulation of gummy protein aggregates in the brain is responsible for the observed neurodegeneration occurring...
Dementia: Seaweed Improves Brain Function
DRUG DEVELOPMENT | A little-known biotech company last week gained approval in China to market a plant-derived com- pound claimed to improve cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients. The drug, GV-971, showed benefits in mice engineered to have Alzheimer’s brain...
The single best type of exercise for your brain, according to scientists
Want an all-natural way to lift your mood, improve your memory, and protect your brain against age-related cognitive decline? Get moving. A wealth of recent research, including two new studies published this spring, suggests that any type of exercise that raises your...
Why Playing a Musical Instrument Can Protect Brain Health
Source: Baycrest Center for Geriatric Care. A recent study conducted at Baycrest Health Sciences has uncovered a crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can help older adults retain their listening skills and ward off age-related cognitive declines. This...
Brain scans reveal for the first time that eating plenty of salmon, mackerel and sardines protects against Alzheimer’s by boosting blood flow and memory
By Alexandra Thompson Health Reporter For Mailonline Brain scans reveal for the first time that eating plenty of salmon, mackerel and sardines prevents Alzheimer's disease by boosting blood flow, a study reveals. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish, increase blood...