In what could be termed as a good news for approximately 1 in 5 people, scientists have discovered that these people carry a gene that can lessen the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers at the University of California San Francisco and the Glandstone Institute have found that about 20 percent of the population carries a natural protector against Alzheimer’s disease. They say, it may … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s third leading cause of death in Americans
A new study has ranked Alzheimer’s disease as the third-leading cause of death in the United States.The first place is occupied by heart disease followed by cancer. Chronic lung disease, stroke and accidents rank fourth, fifth and sixth. The study says Alzheimer’s likely plays a much larger role in the deaths of older Americans than they are actually reported. According to the Centers for … [Read more...]
Study links DDT exposure to Alzheimer’s
A new US study has found a link between the exposure of pesticide DDT and the Alzheimer’s disease. The study says that the people suffering from Alzheimer's disease are likely to have presence of higher levels of a type of chemical, DDE, left by the pesticide DDT in their body than their healthy counterparts. The researchers say, they have found evidence of DDT exposure in 80% of Alzheimer's … [Read more...]
Fish oil increases brain size, curbs alzheimer’s
The experts have batted for the consumption of fish oil saying it has high nutritional value and is good for your health. A new study has claimed that eating more fish can help you in increasing your brain size and protect against severe diseases like Alzheimer's. According to the study, people who have higher levels of the omega-3 fatty acids are expected to have larger brain volumes as … [Read more...]