Tags
neurodegenerative disease
Latest Tag News
-
Single Protein Shows Promise In The Treatment Of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease, ALS And More
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 03, 2017 09:30 AM ESTScientists have discovered a new single protein that may hold promise for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers', Parkinson's, ALS and more.
-
Environmental Toxin Exposure tied to a Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 22, 2016 10:38 AM ESTFrequent exposure to environmental toxin, BMAA, is not good for one's brain health, a new study is reporting.
-
Avoiding Brain Inflammation May Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
By Jenn Loro | Jan 09, 2016 01:29 PM ESTA UK-based study suggests that targeting the build-up of immune cells that caused brain inflammation holds the key to treating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
-
Antidepressants Linked to Possible Cure for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
By Jenn Loro | Dec 23, 2015 09:50 AM ESTRecent studies showed the viability of utilizing antidepressants in minimizing the onset of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other chronic neurodegenerative disorders.
-
Broken Signals Can Trigger Neurodegeneration
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 09, 2014 09:05 AM EDTResearchers have discovered that a cell receptor widely involved in intracellular calcium signaling can be locked into a closed state by enzyme action, which could lead to reduction of neuron signaling seen in neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's and Alzheimer's disease.
-
Depression Boosts Dementia Risk
By Christine Hsu | Jul 30, 2014 06:47 PM EDTDepression can increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study.
-
Gardens Help Treat Dementia Symptoms, Study
By Christine Hsu | Jul 15, 2014 04:09 PM EDTGardens could help relieve some symptoms of dementia, according to a new study.
-
Kicking, Punching In Sleep Predicts Future Brain Disease
By Christine Hsu | Apr 22, 2014 04:41 PM EDTActing out dreams is currently the best predictor of common brain diseases.
-
Endurance Exercise Boosts Brain Health
By Christine Hsu | Oct 10, 2013 04:20 PM EDTHit the gym to boost your brain. New research reveals more evidence that exercise boosts brain health.
-
Memory-Related Brain Regions Shrink With Old Age
By Christine Hsu | Sep 20, 2013 11:08 AM EDTIt's no secret that people become forgetful in old age. However, new research reveals physical evidence for this aging absent-mindedness. Scientists found that brain regions linked to memory shrink as people get older. However, researchers said the decrease is more pronounced in people who go on to develop neurodegenerative disease.
-
High Levels of Toxic Protein May Actually Protect Against Brain Disease
By Christine Hsu | Jul 02, 2013 12:58 PM EDTLow levels of toxic protein has been linked to brain diseases. Researchers found that low levels of amyloid proteins may actually cause more harm to health than high levels.
-
Higher Iron Levels in Blood May Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
By Christine Hsu | Jun 04, 2013 05:45 PM EDTA new study has found an association between higher iron levels and lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
-
Melatonin May Help Delay Symptoms of Lou Gehrig's Disease
By Christine Hsu | Apr 25, 2013 10:09 AM EDTA new study revealed that melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone that plays a significant role in sleep regulation, may help delay symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease.
