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10/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Could brain surgery INCREASE risk of Alzheimer’s? Study suggests plaque responsible for dementia could stick to tools, spread the disease

It looks like patients need to be more vigilant because according to a study, brain surgery may spread Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which was published in the journal Acta Neuropathologica, noted that amyloid proteins, which were already linked to the condition, can be transmitted on poorly disinfected surgical instruments used during surgery. Researchers looked into the medical history […]

09/20/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Controversial study claims human memory cells do not grow throughout life, but stop regenerating before adulthood

Until the early 1980s, scientists accepted the findings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal – the father of modern neuroscience – that adult brains do not experience neurogenesis, the process in which the brain renews itself by producing new neurons. Experts started questioning this belief in the past few decades, however, after research confirmed that other […]

07/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Encouraging the growth and health of nerve tissue may improve memory for those with cognitive decline

Encouraging the growth of healthy nerve tissue and improving brain neurotrophic factor signaling may enhance memory for people with signs of cognitive decline, according to researchers from the University of Eastern Finland. This could be particularly useful for people who are at risk of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease – which is the most prevalent case […]

05/31/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Six healthy lifestyle habits that prevent dementia

Dementia is the term used to describe a group of symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, and loss of ability to accomplish daily tasks. Globally, nearly 50 million have the condition, with 10 million new cases recorded each year. The risk of having dementia increases with age, but this does not mean that it is a normal […]

03/08/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Diets high in saturated fat contribute to anxiety and depression, new research finds

Ever wondered why you feel anxious and depressed, even on a day that’s sunny and bright? Chances are, you ate something bad for your health. Your breakfast may have contained no-nos like excess saturated fat from fatty beef, lamb, pork, poultry with skin, beef fat (tallow), lard and cream, butter, cheese and other dairy products made from […]

07/19/2017 / By Russel Davis

Mediterranean Diet found to slash risk of dementia by 35%

A recent study carried out by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco revealed that following a Mediterranean-style diet may mitigate the risk of developing dementia. The Mediterranean diet, which includes mostly oily fish, vegetables and nuts, has long been touted as a highly effective diet scheme against a plethora of diseases. As part of the […]

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