Eating a keto diet significantly delayed the onset of mild cognitive impairment Credit: DepositphotosNew research indicates that adhering to a keto diet effectively staved off the mild cognitive impairment commonly associated with the initial phases of Alzheimer's disease. This was achieved by modifying the connectivity and communication patterns among brain cells. The researchers propose...
A little-known and hard-to-filter pollutant has been linked to elevated Alzheimer's risk. The only solution may be decarbonization. Credit: PixaobayUrban air pollution has consistently linked various health issues, including breast cancer, immune system disorders, osteoporosis, cardiovascular ailments, and dementia. However, pinpointing the precise mechanisms by which air pollution directly contributes to these diseases has...
Scientists found a surprising link between erectile dysfunction medication use and Alzheimer's risk DepositphotosPhosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors like Viagra are primarily recognized for their efficacy in treating erectile dysfunction. However, a study involving close to 270,000 men has contributed to the increasing evidence suggesting that these medications could also reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's...
Credit: PixaobayThere is still much to uncover about Alzheimer's disease, but researchers are actively investigating the connection between disturbed sleep and the progression of the condition.In a recent study published earlier this year, scientists discovered that the use of sleep aids to improve sleep quality could potentially decrease the accumulation of harmful protein clusters...
Clumps of proteins surrounding neurons in the brain are associated with the development of Alzheimer's. Credit: Ozgu Arslan/Getty ImagesA new type of blood test can spot a hidden toxin behind Alzheimer's illness years before a patient shows memory loss or confusion symptoms.Suppose the proof-of-concept can be further tested and scaled. In that case, the test...
