
Smell Test Outperforms Brain Imaging in Predicting Dementia
Introduction: The ability to correctly identify odors may prove to be a more functional approach to identifying people at risk for early stages of…

New Research Shows Synergy with Omega-3 Fatty Acids and B Vitamins in Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Introduction: The human brain is a marvelously complex system that requires a wide range of nutrients to function properly. Intelligence, memory,…

Double-Blind Study Shows Resveratrol May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Introduction: Resveratrol is a plant compound similar to flavonoids. It is found in low levels in the skin of red grapes, red wine, cocoa powder,…

New Study Adds to the Evidence that Alzheimer’s Disease is “Diabetes of the Brain”
Introduction: The parallel epidemics of Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes share many common features. Chief among them are insulin…

Popular Drugs, Including Benadryl, Linked to Dementia Even at Low Dosage
Introduction: A new study out of the University of Washington provides the strong evidence that certain popular drugs may increase the risk for…

Fish Oils Prevent Brain Atrophy Due to Aging
Introduction A key goal to boosting brain function and fighting degenerative brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease is to bathe the brain in…

Disrupted Sleep Could Be Early Sign Of Alzheimer’s
Introduction Poor sleep quality and use of sedative hypnotic drugs (sleeping pills) is associated with a significant risk for Alzheimer’s…

Artificial Butter Flavor Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a degenerative brain disorder associated with progressive deterioration of memory and cognition. In the…

Celery Seed Extract for Protection Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease?
Background An accumulation of beta-amyloid in the brain is one of the hallmark features of Alzheimer’s disease. Amyloid is a general term for…