Study: Link found between gum disease and dementia

Study: Link found between gum disease and dementia

Brushing your teeth and maintaining great oral health just got even more important. A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that bacteria that cause gum disease are likely linked to the development of dementia later on in life. Gum disease...
Study: Small doses of lithium may slow Alzheimer’s disease progression

Study: Small doses of lithium may slow Alzheimer’s disease progression

Researchers at McGill University have discovered that small “microdoses” of lithium may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, with the possibility of stopping it entirely. The full study was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.         Lithium is...
Retinal imaging may provide clues to risk for Alzheimer’s

Retinal imaging may provide clues to risk for Alzheimer’s

We often focus on the brain when it comes to memory impairment, but a new study has found that looking at retinas’ patterns of scattering light may give clues to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease early on. The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye that...
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