Archive for 'Alzheimer’s Disease'
Risks of Vitamin B Deficiency
The Journal of Neurology recently published a study conducted in South Korea that took 518 elderly people under their wing to test their theories about the effects of Folate deficiency. Folate is also known as Vitamin B9 and many people could be suffering from Vitamin B deficiency and not even know it. Folic acid is an [...]
Posted: February 8th, 2008 under Alzheimer's Disease, Vitamin B Deficiency.
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Why You Should Also Eat Mediterranean
Not Just a Nice Place to Visit You are what you eat. It’s a statement that’s become so commonplace, so hackneyed, it’s a cliché; the words just don’t really mean much anymore. But a study recently released gives life to this age old phrase—literally. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 57 percent of [...]
Posted: January 27th, 2008 under Alzheimer's Disease, Life Expectancy, Mediterranean Diet.
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Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent Alzheimer’s?
A recent study by a research team from UCLA has concluded that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may play a large role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. This group of scientists found that the omega-3 fatty acid Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) increases the levels of LR11 which are found at low levels in Alzheimer’s patients. [...]
Posted: January 2nd, 2008 under Alzheimer's Disease, Fatty Acids.
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Personality Traits Are A Contributing Factor In Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Shows
A study of nearly 1,000 people found that certain personality traits – specifically conscientiousness – appeared to be a significant factor in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Even with mental stimulation and exercise taken into account, the link remained strong. From 1994 to 2006, a Rush University Medical Center study followed 997 Catholic nuns, [...]
Posted: November 4th, 2007 under Alzheimer's Disease.
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Keeping Mentally Active Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk, Research Indicates
Researchers say risk of Alzheimer’s disease may be reduced by staying both mentally and physically active. According to a 2001 study, the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s in people – between the ages of 20 and 60 – who were less active during their leisure time were nearly quadrupled when compared to their peers. These findings seemed [...]
Posted: June 1st, 2007 under Alzheimer's Disease.
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