Anosmia, or the loss of smell, can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s-related complications, according to a new study that focused on observations of older, healthy adults. The loss of smell could also indicate the accumulation of proteins, such as amyloid-beta and tau,...
Sleep has many benefits; energy, focus, muscle repair and the list goes on. Researchers may have discovered another reason to get a good night’s sleep. A team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center published their findings...
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...
A new study has found that HDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as “good” cholesterol, may be linked to a decreased dementia risk. The study reported that adults who have higher levels of the protein apolipoprotein E, found in HDL cholesterol, have higher cognitive...
When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s could have a unique “fingerprint” in the set of proteins that are expressed in those diagnosed or showing signs of the disease, making way for the possibility of drug targeting of new biomarkers. A team of...
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