Regular exercise improves brain health and delays dementia by 18 months
The Guardian - 19-Nov-2024Fitness reduces dementia risk by 35%, even for people with genetic risk factors
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Accelerating brain ageing: the role of diabetes and biomarkers in cognitive decline
Medical Xpress - 13-Nov-2024A study links diabetes and specific biomarkers to faster brain shrinkage and earlier MCI onset
Gut bacteria and sirtuins may help treat neurodegenerative diseases
Live Forever Club - 08-Nov-2024Adjusting this axis with diet, probiotics, and supplements could benefit brain health
Olive oil may hold the key to lower dementia risk
National Institute on Aging (NIA) - 31-Oct-2024New research highlights the potential brain health benefits of adding olive oil to your diet
Abbvie’s $1.4b bet on alzheimer’s biotech Aliada
Longevity Technology - 29-Oct-2024Aliada’s BBB technology aims to transform CNS drug delivery
Weekend warriors: exercise on your terms
The Guardian - 29-Oct-2024New research shows infrequent workouts can offer brain health benefits equal to regular exercise
Cannabis and the brain: new research finds links, but no clear cause
Oxford Population Health - 29-Oct-2024Oxford study reveals associations between lifetime cannabis use and brain structure
Cell reprogramming rejuvenates ageing neurons in mice
Medical Xpress - 24-Oct-2024Scientists enhance brain function and protect against neurodegeneration
NHS rejects funding for new Alzheimer's drug due to small benefit, high cost
BBC - 23-Oct-2024The drug 'donanemab' remains available for private treatment in England
Sunbird Bio secured $14M to advance its Alzheimer’s blood test
Longevity Technology - 18-Oct-2024Clinical study showed its accuracy, aiming to replace invasive methods like PET scans
New laser test detects dementia types in seconds with high accuracy
Independent - 17-Oct-2024The test is faster, cheaper, and over 93% accurate, offering quicker diagnosis
Brain removes toxins through special channels while you sleep
Medical News Today - 14-Oct-2024This process occurs mainly at night and may help prevent Alzheimer’s
Stanford scientists unlock key to reviving ageing brain cells
SciTechDaily - 06-Oct-2024Glucose regulation may hold the key to restoring neuron growth
Breakthrough anti-ageing drug preserves key cellular processes
Medical Xpress - 25-Sep-2024Researchers discover a compound that slows ageing by boosting protein maintenance
A new research project aims to find the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease
Independent - 23-Sep-2024Researchers hope to develop new drug targets and improve current treatments
Nura Bio secures funding to advance treatments for axon degeneration
Longevity Technology - 19-Sep-2024Early clinical trials showed safety and effectiveness, with more trials planned for 2025
Slap fighting: A brutal sport with hidden dangers
BBC - 18-Sep-2024Doctors warn of serious brain injuries as the controversial combat sport gains popularity worldwide
Boosting brain health: the power of flavonoids
Independent - 18-Sep-2024Eating more berries and dark chocolate could lower dementia risk by 28%
Breakthrough blood test could revolutionize ALS diagnosis
New Scientist - 13-Sep-2024Researchers identify genetic markers that could lead to a faster and affordable test for ALS
Diabetes drug metformin shows promise in slowing brain aging in monkeys
Nature - 12-Sep-2024New study reveals metformin’s potential to delay brain aging
At-home blood test predicts dementia risk by measuring brain ageing
Longevity Technology - 06-Sep-2024Food for the brain charity launches a test to track brain health through antioxidant levels
Dementia: the power of early prevention, effective intervention, and care
Live Forever Club - 05-Sep-2024New research adds vision loss and high cholesterol to dementia risk factors
Analysis of 1.6 million brain cells uncovers key Alzheimer’s disease pathways
Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) - 28-Aug-2024It provides insights into the disease and suggests new prevention strategies
Pescatarian diet found to lower death risk in older adults, study shows
Newsweek - 23-Aug-2024Adding fish to a vegetarian diet may boost longevity in seniors
Bolivian tribe has the healthiest hearts and slowest-ageing brains ever studied
BBC - 17-Aug-2024However, modern changes like processed foods are starting to affect their health
The quest to rebuild the human brain
MIT Technology Review - 16-Aug-2024A groundbreaking approach to extend life through brain tissue renewal
Partial reprogramming rejuvenates the ageing mouse brain, improving memory
Live Forever Club - 09-Aug-2024This breakthrough offers hope for combating age-related cognitive decline
Processed red meat consumption linked to 14% higher dementia risk
The Guardian - 31-Jul-2024More research needed to confirm definitive link, but study emphasizes importance of healthy diet
Non-invasive ultrasound treatment successfully reduces Parkinson's tremors
Sky News - 27-Jun-2024First scottish patient to undergo the treatment experienced immediate tremor reduction
Paradromics’ brain implant gears up for human trials in 2025
CNBC - 21-Jun-2024Novel brain implant technology aimed at helping patients with speech loss
Alchemab receives funding boost for Parkinson’s disease research
PharmaTimes - 06-Jun-2024Targeting prostaglandin biology could lead to breakthrough parkinson’s therapies
Scientists map a tiny piece of human brain involved in memory, emotions and thinking
Singularity Hub - 13-May-2024Dataset may hold valuable insights to unlock neurological mysteries
Scientists unveil genetic secrets to sharp minds in centenarians
PsyPost - 07-May-2024Protective gene variants in immunity & cellular cleanup prevent Alzheimer's in old age
Online conversations significantly boost brain health in older adults
Neuroscience News - 28-Apr-2024Regular video conversations can reduce loneliness and boost emotional well-being
NeuroSense raises $4.5M and partners with Lonza to combat neurodegenerative diseases
Longevity Technology - 12-Apr-2024Funding fuels R&D, and collaboration focus on improving diagnosis and treatment options
Researchers develop blood tests for faster and easier dementia diagnosis
BBC - 04-Apr-2024Large-scale trials aim to enable timely access to support and potential treatments
Hevolution invests $20 million in Aeovian Pharmaceuticals to fight ageing
Longevity Technology - 28-Mar-2024Funds to advance compounds that target mTORC1 pathway for treating rare and age-related conditions
APOB protein may shorten healthy lifespan and increase Alzheimer's risk
Live Forever Club - 16-Mar-2024Providing a promising target for interventions aimed at promoting healthy ageing
Kenai secures $82m to advance cell therapy for Parkinson's disease
Longevity Technology - 01-Mar-2024iPSC-based therapy set for phase 1 trials to replace lost neurons and modify disease course
20-year study maps Alzheimer's progression, offering hope for early detection
Live Forever Club - 29-Feb-2024Researchers tracked changes in brains, including protein levels & brain shrinkage
Denali secures $500m to develop neurodegenerative disease treatments
Longevity Technology - 28-Feb-2024Investment fuels its blood-brain barrier-crossing tech for better drug delivery
Notre Dame tackles neurodegeneration with CZI support
News Medical - 21-Feb-2024Exploring how ageing genes impact brain health and disease
Scientists discover a way to stop brain cells from contributing to nerve cell damage
News Medical - 20-Feb-2024Potential for improved treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
No more pills! NHS approves wearable pump for 24-hour drug delivery
BBC - 16-Feb-2024Portable Produodopa pump delivers steady medication, offering ease & relief for Parkinson's sufferers
Neural prosthetic device successfully helped recall memories in humans
News Medical - 13-Feb-2024Neurostimulation enhanced memory especially in those with memory issues, paving way for future treatments
Gold nanocrystals: A promising treatment for neurodegenerative diseases
New Atlas - 13-Feb-2024Oral therapy improved energy & daily activities in MS and Parkinson's patients in phase 2 trial
Scientists may have found a way to predict dementia 15 years early!
Independent - 12-Feb-2024They found 11 proteins in blood that could spot future dementia with 90% accuracy
Alector doses first patient in Alzheimer’s trial for new therapy
Alector - 08-Feb-2024Al101 shows promise in boosting brain health for early Alzheimer’s patients
Scientists successfully bioengineer brain tissue capable of growth and function
New Atlas - 04-Feb-2024It could be used to study Down syndrome, Alzheimer's, and even new medicines
Biogen discontinues controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm
Independent - 31-Jan-2024Once hailed as a breakthrough, Aduhelm faces final curtain after limited use and insurance hurdles
Vesper Bio got almost $1M to develop a new medicine for Parkinson's disease
Longevity Technology - 24-Jan-2024Vesper's main drug, called VES001, is a pill that can reach the brain directly
Simple blood test spots Alzheimer’s 15 years before symptoms
Independent - 22-Jan-2024This could pave the way for routine screening of individuals over 50
Reservoir Neuroscience secures $4M to rejuvenate the aging brain
KIZOO Technology Ventures - 18-Jan-2024New therapies combat age-related brain diseases by restoring blood vessel heath
Multivitamins could help slow down normal memory loss that comes with ageing
Mass General Brigham - 18-Jan-2024People taking multivitamins scored better on memory tests than others
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Eating less activates the gene OXR1 which controls brain ageing and lifespan
Buck Institute - 11-Jan-2024Research sheds light on the benefits of calorie restriction
Socialize, sweat, eat right: your lifestyle guide to delaying dementia
HuffPost - 08-Jan-2024New study finds 15 hidden risks and protective lifestyle habits of early dementia
Our sleep cycles and gut bacteria influence the brain's protective barrier
Live Forever Club - 30-Dec-2023Interplay between these systems suggests potential for targeted interventions
Beyond genetics: 15 risk factors increase risk of early dementia
BBC - 26-Dec-2023Vitamin D deficiency, depression, and diabetes are some among the preventable risk factors
New app catches hidden Alzheimer’s signs that most tests miss
Inside Precision Medicine - 19-Dec-2023This app could help identify those at risk sooner for timely intervention
Biological robots built from human cells became microscopic healers
Neuroscience News - 30-Nov-2023Anthrobots bridge neuron gaps and fight disease, paving the way for regenerative medicine
New device restores mobility in man with Parkinson's disease
BBC - 06-Nov-2023Spinal implant could lead to significant improvements in the lives of people
Natural killer cell therapy combats Alzheimer's disease in phase 1 trial
Medscape - 02-Nov-2023Enhanced immune cells target inflammation and protein buildup, offering cognitive improvements
Your biological clock may tell you more about your memory than your age
Stony Brook University - 30-Oct-2023People with a faster biological age tend to have poorer memory
AI socks to help carers of people with dementia and autism
BBC - 19-Oct-2023Smart socks detect distress and alert carers, helping patients to live more independently
Personalised cell therapy for Parkinson's receives FDA fast track designation
Biospace - 19-Oct-2023Aspen Neuroscience's ANPD001 aims to replace lost neurons and improve motor function
Gut microbes linked to the risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases
University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) - 19-Oct-2023Gut-brain connection opens doors for early detection and treatment of brain diseases
Non-invasive deep brain stimulation improves memory, could treat Alzheimer's
Independent - 19-Oct-2023Revolutionary approach for safer and accessible brain stimulation therapies
Curasen readies Alzheimer's drug CST-3056 for 2024 clinical trial
Clinical Trials Arena - 18-Oct-2023CST-3056 targets cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s with a phase I trial in 2024
Gut bacteria linked to Alzheimer's disease in groundbreaking study
King's College London - 17-Oct-2023Research findings may lead to new treatments for the most common cause of dementia
UK biotech startup Astronautx raises $61M to tackle neurodegenerative diseases
Longevity Technology - 11-Oct-2023Aims for Alzheimer's drugs that target brain's predominant cells, astrocytes
HDL cholesterol may be a double-edged sword for brain health
Boston University School of Public Health - 06-Oct-2023Too much or too little HDL cholesterol may increase the risk of dementia
Longeveron's Lomecel-B shows promising effects in Alzheimer's trial
Longeveron - 05-Oct-2023New breakthrough cell therapy offers potential for slowing disease progression
Sleeping more than 9 hours a night linked to smaller brain volume
Miller School of Medicine - 29-Sep-2023Findings could have implications for understanding brain ageing and Alzheimer's
ProMIS secures $20.4M to accelerate Alzheimer's antibody development
Longevity Technology - 11-Sep-2023Lead antibody shows promising preclinical data & is set for clinical development
Managing metabolic syndrome could help protect against dementia
Oxford Population Health - 07-Sep-2023Metabolic syndrome increased the risk of developing dementia by 12%
Phase I trial shows early promise in clearing senescent cells in Alzheimer's
Wake Forest Baptist Health - 07-Sep-2023The treatment was well-tolerated with no significant changes in brain function
New blood test may help in early detection of Parkinson’s disease
Independent - 30-Aug-2023The test could identify drugs that reverse or slow down DNA damage and disease
PF4: the tiny protein that could boost your brain power, no matter your age
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 16-Aug-2023PF4 from platelets enhanced learning and memory in both young and old mice
Voyager's new gene therapy targets amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease
FierceBiotech - 04-Aug-2023New treatment approach could be more effective in lowering the risk of serious side effects
Experimental vaccine promises to slow down or prevent Alzheimer's in mice
American Heart Association - 30-Jul-2023Vaccine not only reduced inflammation, but also improved behavior and awareness in mice
Donanemab slows Alzheimer’s disease in trial, but with serious side effects
New Scientist - 18-Jul-2023New Alzheimer's drug benefits early-stage patients; concern remain about affordability and serious risks
Bluerock to pioneer first-in-class neuronal stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease
BlueRock Therapeutics - 28-Jun-2023Bemdaneprocel shows positive phase I results, advances to Phase II trial in early 2024
Lack of sleep linked to accelerated brain aging in seniors
PsyPost - 17-May-2023Researchers suggest that sleep problems should be considered a modifiable risk factor for dementia in healthy older adults
Short Sleep Duration May Have Minimal Impact on Dementia Risk
Oxford Population Health - 21-Apr-2023Dr. Angel Wong, lead author, concludes that any increase in dementia risk due to shorter sleep duration is likely very small
Misfolded proteins help early detection of Parkinson’s disease
University of Texas Health - 13-Apr-2023The test may lead to easier, non-invasive diagnostic methods
Covalent Bioscience's catabodies could transform Alzheimer’s treatment
Medium - 08-Apr-2023Company is seeking funds to advance from preclinical tests to human trials
Psychedelics and AI promise the next breakthrough treatment for dementia
Spannr - 30-Mar-2023Benefits of psychedelic drugs or AI compounds may outperform clinical drugs with fewer side effects; clinical trials yet to confirm
Telomere length may have protective effects against dementia-provide a pathway for future research
Oxford Population Health - 22-Mar-2023Associations between telomere length and endophenotypes could help treat neurodegenerative disease
People who socialise more, live longer, especially helpful in old age
Independent - 08-Mar-2023People are less likely to die the more often they socialise
Neocortical grafting platform in brain repair
Live Forever Club - 07-Mar-2023Multilayered architecture resulted in physiological and behavioural improvements. Could it help regenerate the ageing brain in future?
Mild to moderate consumption of alcohol can reduce the risk of dementia, study finds
CNN - 06-Feb-2023The study was observational, no cause and effect can be determined
Physical activity, more walk-most promising ways to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
UC San Diego School of Medicine - 25-Jan-2023Prevention is important as once dementia is diagnosed, it is very difficult to slow or reverse
Gut microbiome linked to brain damage and neurodegeneration in mice
EurekAlert! - 12-Jan-2023Modifying gut microbiota with antibiotics reduced inflammation and tau-linked damage
CuraSen achieves positive results in phase 2 trial for Parkinson’s and MCI treatment
CuraSen Therapeutics - 19-Dec-2022CST-103 and CST-107 improve cognition and safety in neurodegenerative disease patients
Phil Newman reviews BrainKey's brain scan analysis service
Longevity Technology - 16-Dec-2022Report provides analysis on different parts of the brain, including lesions associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Alchemab awarded 1.7 million grant to develop Huntington’s disease therapy
Alchemab Therapeutics - 16-Dec-2022New antibody approach aims to slow or halt Huntington’s disease progression
In silico drug repurposing method and insurance data analysis identifies Sildenafil as potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease
Live Forever Club - 06-Dec-2022Current research identified drug candidate, big data analysis confirmed an association, and lab work demonstrated a biological effect
Tissue transplants as standard treatments for Parkinson’s- a promising approach
The Guardian - 04-Dec-2022This one-off treatment could nullify the complications that you get with chronic medications
Targeting senescent cells could be a useful approach for slowing/treating Alzheimer’s disease
Salk Institute - 01-Dec-2022How senescent neurons lead to Alzheimer’s disease, effect on removal and drugs needed for therapy
Effects of exercise and blood pressure on mental abilities: an observation
Live Forever Club - 29-Nov-2022Study suggests we should maintain cardiorespiratory fitness early in life to benefit higher cognitive functions later
Correlation found between biological aging and cognitive decline using epigenetic clocks
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Nov-2022The midlife study showed that the cognitive decliners age faster
Medin- amyloid-β aggregates could act an new targets to therapeutically treat Alzheimer's
German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) - 17-Nov-2022Medin deposits are indeed a cause of blood vessel damage, one of the causes of Alzheimer's disease
Dementia rate declined in the US, but inequalities still persist in gender and racial groups
RAND - 07-Nov-2022Education could be a vital tool to narrow down the differences in risk of dementia
Eisai's Lecanemab drug proves to slowdown Alzheimer's disease, unlike aducanumab drug
BBC - 28-Sep-2022Historic moment for dementia research-large clinical trial to successfully slow cognitive decline
Air pollution closely related to cognitive decline and dementia - GOV.UK
The Guardian - 27-Jul-2022Cognitive decline and dementia in older people accelerated by exposure to emissions
Alzheimer’s disease can be treated in blood circulation instead of in the brain
UTHealth - 14-Jul-2022A target for Alzheimer’s disease therapy may lie in plasmapheresis or blood dialysis
Vitalunga creates oral drug to prevent diseases in aging adults
CISION PR Newswire - 13-Jul-2022Positive results in lab tests suggest the drug may improve lifespan and life quality
FDA-approved psychiatric drugs may help improve cognitive symptoms
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus - 29-Jun-2022Imipramine or olanzapine block APOE4 and reverses Alzheimer’s disease
Fujirebio acquires ADx NeuroSciences to advance Parkinson’s diagnostic tools
Parkinson’s News Today - 27-Jun-2022The acquisition strengthens the Fujirebio Neuro Center, making it a leading hub in diagnostics
Dementia directly linked to Vitamin D deficiency for the first time
University of South Australia (UniSA) - 14-Jun-2022Progressive disease can be prevented by boosting Vit-D to normal levels
Oral rapamycin aggravates Alzheimer's associated beta-amyloid plaques in mice
Medical Xpress - 07-Jun-2022Cautioned the use of rapamycin in Alzheimer's patients, as it downregulated Trem2 & reduced β-amyloid clearance
Elevated blood pressure associated with cognitive decline in elderly
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-May-2022Cognitive decline, dementia, and mortality can be reduced by blood pressure control
Infusing aged mice with young cerebrospinal fluid improves memory
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-May-2022Oligodendrogenesis and memory function in the aged brain can be improved by young CSF
A little bit of stress is proven to be good in refolding the misfolded proteins
EurekAlert! - 06-May-2022Activating similar mechanism without stressing the cells could treat dementia
Prothena's anti-amyloid therapy receives FDA fast track designation to treat Alzheimer’s
BioPharma-Reporter - 03-May-2022Guarantees higher efficacy, convenience and potential safety than other anti-Aβ therapies
Epigenetic age identifies risk of dementia later in life
Feinberg School of Medicine - 20-Apr-2022Epigenitic and brain aging markers provide insights on accelerated cognitive decline
Alzheimers' treatment with stem cells is proven safer in Phase 1 clinical trial
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Apr-2022Lomecel-B targets homing and microglia recruitment rather than differentiation
Brain charts: showing the incredible growing and shrinking brain ability
University of Cambridge - 06-Apr-2022Mapping the brain and creating charts could be used as a helpful clinical tool for other clinicians, psychiatrists and researchers
Altoida raised $14 million to advance a smart platform for Alzheimer's detection
Washington Business Journal - 28-Mar-2022The approach may make testing more accessible for those without specialist healthcare access
Between 1993 and 2011, most increase in life expectancy was disease free years
Science Daily - 15-Mar-2022Exception was for people with a cognitive impairment, study by Newcastle University shows
Irregular sleep-wake cycle may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
The Guardian - 10-Feb-202224-hour circardian regulation and good sleep hygeine can possibly delay the onset of dementia
Dasatinib plus quercetin combination may help preserve cognitive abilities in elderly people
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Jan-2022Senolytics showed positive effects on rats but trials must confirm these findings on human brain
New study unveils the role of tau in neurodegenerative disease
Buck Institute - 20-Jan-2022Interactions with mitochondrial & synaptic proteins highlight targets against Tau-mediated disease
Korify Capital plans to invest $100m in longevity and mental health space
FierceBiotech - 22-Dec-2021Aiming to invest in 15-20 biotech firms, including Cambrian Biopharma, to target drivers of ageing
Anti-inflammatory exercise factors target cerebrovasculature
Stanford School of Medicine - 08-Dec-2021Exercise plasma boosts memory and dampens brain inflammation
New study where biological age reduces as chronological age increases
Bioviva Science - 18-Nov-2021Evident reversal of Dementia symptoms sustained cognitive improvement
AMBAR study improved the quality of life in Alzheimer's disease
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 12-Nov-2021A hot topic in longevity research is plasma exchange for Alzheimer’s disease
OptiMind app designed for early diagnosis of dementia with simple tapping
Wired - 11-Nov-2021A 5-minute test can assess the early risk of getting dementia
Covid-19 impact lead to reduction in life expectancy and mental wellbeing
Independent - 11-Nov-2021Cases of anxiety and depression are now doubled when compared to pre-pandemic
GP develops helmet to deliver infrared light therapy to treat dementia
Independent - 19-Oct-2021In placebo controlled study, device improved brain processing and memory in patients
Mammalian brain cells mapped for better understanding of the neuronal disorders
EurekAlert! - 06-Oct-2021The atlas of the brain cells developed will help pave the way for future research in brain disorders
Deep brain stimulation is a promising treatment for major depression
Guardian - 04-Oct-2021Brain implant detects patterns that proceed depression and then blocks the signals
Rugby players experience decline in cognitive function within just one season
BBC - 30-Aug-2021Players saw a decline in both blood flow to brain and cognition, regardless of concussions
Exercise hormone, irisin, protects brain from cognitive decline in mice
EurekAlert! - 20-Aug-2021A novel therapeutic agent for treating Alzheimer's & neurodegenerative disorders
Stimulating jobs delays dementia in old age
Guardian - 19-Aug-2021Keeping your brain active, whether through work or hobbies may delay dementia
Astrocytes target white matter stroke and other neurodegenerative diseases
Medical Xpress - 12-Aug-2021Reliable and safe generation of a novel stem cell-based therapy for dementia
Latest AI tool may diagnose dementia even before symptoms appear
BBC - 10-Aug-2021Algorithm detects dementia better than neurologists, soon with a single brain scan
Gut microbes show potential to reverse aging-related deterioration in brain
University College Cork - 09-Aug-2021Microbiome in the gut could potentially slow down brain aging and improve cognitive functions
Age-related memory loss can now be prevented with a pill
Cambridge University - 22-Jul-2021Scientists restored memory in aged mice, and found a similar working mechanism in humans
Slowing progression of Parkinson's disease with daily niacin supplements
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Jul-2021As this human trial was small, a larger study is warranted to confirm its effectiveness
GSK and Alector collaborate on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s treatments
Fortune - 02-Jul-2021The $2.2 billion deal will focus on immune-based therapies for neurodegenerative diseases
Reversing dementia in mice sets stage for human clinical trials
New Atlas - 29-Jun-2021SAK3, the first compound to target the activity in neurodegenerative disorders
For the first time in 20 years, FDA approved new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease
BBC - 08-Jun-2021A long way from a cure, but hopefully indicates that Alzheimer's isn't unassailable
Catalysis of TET1 - necessary for myelin repair in young adults
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 08-Jun-2021Regulation of adult remyelination in mice by TET1-mediated DNA hydroxymethylation
Amazonian tribe with healthier brains reveal basics of healthy ageing
USC news - 26-May-2021Healthy diet and lifestyle of Tsimane slowed brain atrophy, lowering the risk of Alzheimer's & dementia
Alcohol consumption even in small amounts can damage your brain health
Guardian - 18-May-2021Intake of any alcoholic beverages linked to reduce grey matter volume - worsening brain function
Gene therapy preserved memory and learning in mice with Alzheimer's
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-May-2021Boosting a vital protein, Caveolin-1, this new technique offers hope against neurodegenerative diseases
Mediterranean diet can boost your memory and prevent dementia
Independent - 07-May-2021Diet with fish, olive oil, nuts, legumes & vegetables reduces abnormal protein deposits in brain
Air pollution harms memory and thinking, not just lungs
Guardian - 03-May-2021Even short spikes in air pollutants may impair brain health in older men
BioViva tests experimental telomerase gene-therapy in 6 Alzheimer's patients
Biospace - 03-May-2021Launched home test to track biological age; outcomes of unlicensed gene-therapy are yet to report
At-home mind exercise may slow age-related cognitive decline
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Apr-2021Traditional mind-body practices like qigong can be a right choice of exercise for the elderly
One-time stem cell therapy activates brain's self-repair process
Drug Target Review - 22-Apr-2021Cell therapy repairs brain damage from dementia and stroke in mice, soon to begin human trials
Short sleep in midlife may be an early warning sign of dementia
Guardian - 20-Apr-2021Sleeping for less than 6 hours in middle age could cause or increase the risk of dementia by 30%
Brain cells reprogrammed to neurons within the brain of mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Apr-2021In vivo conversion of astrocytes could possibly bring brain regeneration therapies in the near future
Reactivating neural stem cells helps fight brain ageing
EurekAlert! - 12-Apr-2021Abl1 gene as a potential drug target improved stem cell rejuvenation in aged mice
Cells in depressed individuals were 2 years older than their real age
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - 06-Apr-2021GrimAge predicts increased cellular ageing & mortality risk in people with major depression
Gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease enters human clinical trial
Forbes - 12-Mar-2021Virus carries gene encoding protein into the brain -possible breakthrough treatment for neurodegenerative diseases
Autologous stem cell grafts treated Parkinson’s disease in monkeys
University of Wisconsin-Madison - 01-Mar-2021A potential application in humans for Parkinson's with nerve grafts made from own stem cells
3D printed biomaterials can help treat neurodegenerative diseases
Health Europa - 26-Feb-2021Biomaterials can form superstructures to help regenerate patient derived neuronal cells
Less than 5 hours of sleep can double your risk of memory loss
Independent - 13-Feb-2021Too much or too little sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease in older adults
Calico and AbbVie announced early-stage trials for new therapies
Calico - 03-Feb-2021Clinical trials in progress for potential targets of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases
Human stem cells reduced Parkinson's symptoms in rats
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 02-Feb-2021Reprogrammed stem cells treated Parkinson's in rats; initiating clinical trials soon
Experimental Alzheimer's drug improved cognition and behavior
BioWorld - 02-Feb-2021With positive results in phase 2b, simufilam to begin phase III in second half of 2021
Centenarians report exceptional cognitive performance
Alzforum - 02-Feb-2021Despite age-related risk factors, super-agers had only a slight decrease in memory
Ultrasound therapy restores consciousness in coma patients
New Atlas - 28-Jan-2021Low intensity ultrasonic stimulation of brain successfully worked on 2 more patients
Irina Conboy explains latest blood plasma dilution results to lifespan.io Journal Club
Live Forever Club - 27-Jan-2021Conboys are planning a modified lifespan study - looking for funding
Whole-body senescent cell removal improved brain health in mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Jan-2021Senolytic drug and cancer drug with quercetin improved age-related cognition
New evidence on reversing cognitive ageing in aged mice
The Scientist - 20-Jan-2021EP2 receptor which causes inflammation & ageing was knocked down in a disease model
Despite claims, mitocholine seeks funding to prove evidence
Longevity Technology - 14-Jan-2021Patented compound on clinical trials to prove the benefits on human cognition
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug passed phase 2 trial
Eli Lilly and Company - 11-Jan-2021Clears plaque and slows clinical decline in patients with early-stage Alzheimer's
Clene's neurotherapeutics using metals enter human trials
Longevity Technology - 05-Jan-2021Novel approach with gold nanocatalyst technology to reverse neurodegenerative disease
A gene mutation that protects and improves brain function
Medical Xpress - 21-Dec-2020Super agers with a rare gene mutation counteracts accumulation of aging proteins
Vital to have a good social circle as you age
Michigan State University - 15-Dec-2020Community involvement might be protective against depression in the elderly
Controlling blood pressure is the key to retain your memory
American Heart Association - 14-Dec-2020Even slighter increase in blood pressure at any age is linked to cognitive impairment
Breathing polluted air may increase your risk of dementia
Alzforum - 10-Dec-2020Breathing fine particles can shrink your brain; there may be other causes too
Free radicals might actually be good for your brain
EurekAlert! - 04-Dec-2020Control neurogenesis by causing nerve stem cells to divide & thus help brain adapt in mice
Nurse turned healer made false claims to cure the incurable
Metro - 04-Dec-2020Not only is there no cure for AD, worse, there could be harmful ingredients in miracle tonics
Memory retrieval made possible with a resetting drug
Medical Xpress - 01-Dec-2020An experimental drug restores age related memory loss and brain function in mice
Re:Cognition Health is running Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials
Plymouth Live - 27-Nov-2020Looking for volunteers in Plymouth area - travel expenses reimbursed
Be more generous to live longer and happier
Guardian - 24-Nov-2020Study finds higher survival in societies that provide more support & care
Dilution of old blood restores healthy brain function
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Nov-2020Reduces neuroinflammation & promotes neurogenesis in aged brains of mice
Changes in retina could help identify Alzheimer's
Cedars-Sinai - 17-Nov-2020Identifying early changes will help diagnose patients early and treat better
A new study links Alzheimer's to gut flora
New Atlas - 15-Nov-2020Altering gut microbiome might be helpful in preventing or delaying Alzheimer's
Study links gut flora with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
The Conversation (UK) - 10-Nov-2020Microbiome altering might help in preventing or delaying Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Scientists connect brains and computers through veins
Independent - 04-Nov-2020A less invasive approach of brain-computer interface than Neuralink
Yoga may improve brain health & function
Scientific American - 01-Nov-2020Brain scan show increased grey matter volumes in regions affected by ageing
A clock that tells how ageing brain could be linked to dementia
Science Focus - 29-Oct-2020Will explain why some brains age faster and make people susceptible to certain diseases
Cold water swimming might help develop a new dementia therapy
BBC - 19-Oct-2020Triggers an increase in the same protein used by hibernating animals
CuraSen launches clinical trials for innovative neurodegenerative disease drug
CuraSen Therapeutics - 15-Sep-2020CST-2032 targets early neurodegeneration with a novel multi-cell approach
$2M granted for clinical trial of Rapamycin in Alzheimer's
UT Health San Antonio - 25-Aug-2020People are now willing to say that treating ageing might help ameliorate age-related diseases
Good physical health could boost ageing mind
Medical Xpress - 19-Aug-2020Declining muscle strength and ageing cognitive function are linked
Synthetic fisetin used to identify new target in fight against Alzheimer's
New Atlas - 05-Aug-2020CMS121 lowered levels of fatty acid synthetase (FASN) which inhibited lipid peroxidation
Lasers tuned to break up plaques implicated in many neurodegenerative diseases
Tokyo University of Science (TUS) - 04-Aug-2020Early days but interesting alternative to chemicals which are handicapped by blood brain barrier
Taking these 12 health measures can help prevent or delay dementia
New Scientist - 30-Jul-2020It is never too early or too late to prioritise reducing disease risks
Blood test for detecting Alzheimer's before symptoms appear
BBC - 29-Jul-2020Experts found a protein indicating the disease, providing early treatment in the future
Even one flu shot may reduce your chance of getting Alzheimer's
UTHealth - 27-Jul-2020This certainly is not a plus point for the anti-vaxx movement
NHRI develops a therapy to regenerate damaged brain cells
Taipei Times - 14-Jul-2020Exosomes will help reduce complications of using living stem cells for brain repair
Boosting Gpld1 protein could have same benefits as exercise
Medical Xpress - 09-Jul-2020I'm sure there's more to exercise than this, but an interesting start to a potential wonder drug
The blood-brain barrier selectivity is impaired with age
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Jul-2020Experiments in mice confirmed this, unraveling ageing mystery if it translates to humans
Obesity in adults is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later
Pharma Times - 29-Jun-2020A Mediterranean diet may help you to keep your weight in check
Scientists find a new and easy way of producing neurons
Science Daily - 25-Jun-2020PTB is the ultimate switch that controls conversion of a cell into a neuron
Long-term repetitive negative thinking increases risk of dementia
Independent - 09-Jun-2020Study shows this certain thinking pattern is linked to release of harmful brain proteins
Calorie restriction rejuvenates 'brain immune cells' in mice
Fight Aging! - 27-May-2020Still one of the most reliable interventions when improving long-term health
Studies find link between dementia and air pollution
Alzforum - 22-May-2020Air pollution could account for 10% of dementia cases worldwide
Age-related changes in gut microbiota cause cognitive decline in aged rats
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 20-May-2020Restoring microbiome could be one strategy to support healthy longevity
Exercise improves blood flow and brain function in over 60s
UT Southwestern Medical Center - 20-May-2020It's never too late to start to exercise - even if your memory has already started to fade
Reduced risk of Parkinson's disease for coffee and tea drinkers
Independent - 18-May-2020Lead study linking caffeine and its disease-slowing potential
This enzyme helps reverse age-related neurodegeneration in mice
EurekAlert! - 18-May-2020Sheds light to potential treatments for age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's
Parkinson's patient can swim again after stem cell transplant
Newsweek - 14-May-2020Study and procedure represent a milestone in personalized medicine for Parkinson's
Successful replacement of neurons lost in Parkinson's disease
Medical Xpress - 13-May-2020New therapeutic personalized strategy could bring back movement to those suffering
Flavonoids in fruits, red wine and tea might protect your brain from dementia
WebMD - 13-May-2020Reduce the risk of getting dementia by two to four folds
Simple blood testing to detect Alzheimer's disease
Futurity - 12-May-2020This discovery could greatly reduce costs of diagnosing and studying the disease
A potential biomarker for ventricle enlargement in the ageing brain
Medical Xpress - 07-May-2020Detecting blood drainage lags could eventually lead to faster treatment options
What's unique in the brain functional connectivity of centenarians?
Medical Xpress - 05-May-2020World-first research reveals how their brain adapts to ageing changes, still perform well
NMN improves cognitive and motor functions in aged mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 28-Apr-2020It restores neurovascular coupling associated with age-related decline in brain function
How external factors could influence Alzheimer’s disease via the gut microbiome
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 20-Apr-2020Early study into complex neurochemical relationship between brain, gut and inflammaging
Research demonstrates how visceral fat impairs cognitive ability
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Mar-2020More reasons to avoid excessive weight gain and other drivers of ageing as proven in mice
Nanoparticles containing curcumin can be a solution for Alzheimer's
Science Daily - 05-Mar-2020Curcumin when encapsulated in nanoparticles, gets better absorbed
Novel approaches to CNS diseases done by Cerevance
Longevity Technology - 03-Mar-2020After a successful phase 1 trial of the CVN424 done one mice, the company started phase 2 studies
Dietary intake of flavonols may reduce risk of having Alzheimer's dementia
NHS - 03-Feb-2020Balanced diet, physical and mental exercise, still key to lowering dementia risks
Drug molecule developed using AI to undergo human trials
BBC - 30-Jan-2020Can speed up drug discovery process using artificial intelligence
Underlying mechanisms of how cellular senescence leads to neurodegeneration
Buck Institute - 29-Jan-2020Cellular senescence is now a top research topic and a very messy one in ageing research
Soy bean oil causes genetic disruptions in the brains of mice
University of California, Riverside - 23-Jan-2020But other soy products and other vegetable oils do not cause malfunctioning of genes
Navigation using mental mind maps rejuvenated in old mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Jan-2020Researchers able to teach old mice new tricks ;)
Human trials on dementia vaccine to begin in the next 18 to 24 months
ABC News - 31-Dec-2019If successful, will be the breakthrough of the decade, researchers say
AlzEye to hunt for Alzheimer's in retina scans
The Economist - 18-Dec-2019People's eye changes over 10 years were correlated with the emergence of Alzheimer’s disease
Alector’s AL002 shows early promise in Alzheimer’s treatment
Biospace - 09-Dec-2019First-in-human trial demonstrates safety and brain-target engagement for TREM2 therapy
Impact of physical activity on ageing and disease risk
The Conversation - 28-Nov-2019Exercise program enrolled sedentary seniors and improved their memory in 12 weeks
Treating with rapamycin improves blood flow to the brain in rats
Science Daily - 06-Nov-2019Blood circulation in the brain didn't deteriorate even a bit for 15 months
First medicine with the potential to treat Alzheimer's in 17 years
CNN - 05-Nov-2019Should seaweed be part of our daily supplement regime? Opinions welcome
How our bodies clear toxins from our brains while we sleep, scientists explain
Wired - 31-Oct-2019Cerebrospinal fluid might be involved in the process of cleaning out the toxins
Footballers have a high risk of death from neurodegenerative diseases
BBC - 22-Oct-2019Except for neurodegenerative diseases, ex-footballers are less likely to die from other diseases
First therapy that could slow Alzheimer's disease
BBC - 22-Oct-2019Groundbreaking drug is called aducanumab, which targets a protein called amyloid
Walking speed could be a determinating factor of ageing speed
BBC - 12-Oct-2019People who walked slower had a worse state of lungs, teeth and immune system
Telomere length linked to the nervous system
Medical Xpress - 26-Sep-2019According to the study, shortening in the telomere length have reflected in our brain structure
NeuroEM develops electromagnetic cap to fight Alzheimer's disease
NHS - 19-Sep-2019Drugs don't work, but the MemorEM cap has shown mental and physical improvements
High blood pressure "critical period"
BBC - 21-Aug-2019Increases blood pressure between the ages of 36 and 43 were associated with brain shrinkage
Ageing related brain stem stiffness lead to dysfunction of nerve cells
Medical Xpress - 14-Aug-2019Used brain stem cells of young and old rats for this research
New transgenic mouse model with human brain immune cells
New Atlas - 06-Aug-2019Breakthrough will allow scientists to understand more profoundly how Alzheimer's disease progresses
Chronokines in young blood could be the cure for Alzheimer's
New Atlas - 06-Aug-2019Plasma proteins to the rescue of good-old memories in Alzheimer's
Active social life in 50s and 60s could cut off dementia risk
Guardian - 02-Aug-2019Seeing friends daily reduced the dementia risk, but seeing relatives did not
Non-pharmacological ways to reduce risk of MCI
Medical News Today - 20-Jul-2019Does playing computer games at old age have an additive effect on MCI?
Exercise protects against cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
Massachusetts General Hospital - 17-Jul-2019If other vascular risk factors are targeted simultaneously, the outcome is better
A new drug against Alzheimer's targets gum disease bacteria
New Scientist - 17-Jul-2019A different approach to Alzheimer's that may be correct
Purging damaged brain stem cells can improve cognition in Alzheimer’s
National Institute on Aging - 23-May-2019Promising results in genetically altered mice with Alzheimer’s traits
WHO issues lifestyle guidelines to reduce risk of dementia
Independent - 14-May-2019The usual 3 are at the top of the list – diet, exercise and don’t smoke
Alzheimer's-like disease discovery could mean new targets for treatments
BBC - 30-Apr-2019Late linked to the accumulation TDP-43 protein rather than amyloid and tau
Elderly with poor sense of smell 30% more likely to die over 13 year study
NHS - 30-Apr-2019Smell could be another candidate for a biological age marker
Improvements seen in Parkinson's patients given NuPlasma young blood plasma
NeurologyLive - 25-Apr-201950% improvement in complications of therapy, 19.2% in motor examinations and more
Implant boosts leg signals, prevents Parkinson's freezing
BBC - 22-Apr-2019We're understanding more about the body's chemical and electrical signalling
Pulsed brain stimulation returns working memory to youthful ability
Guardian - 08-Apr-2019Not a cure for dementia but might buy patients some time
Antibodies restore brain function of old mice back to their young days
New Atlas - 05-Apr-2019Possible treatment for neurodegenerative diseases of old age
Biogen's Alzheimer's drug trials halted
CNN - 21-Mar-2019Another promising candidate not making it to the finish line
Lowering blood pressure in elderly reduces brain damage
American College of Cardiology - 18-Mar-2019Patients on blood pressure lowering medication saw less accumulation of harmful brain lesions.
Parkinson's drug delivered through port in head
BBC - 27-Feb-2019Reversal of brain cell damage knocked 6 years off disease development
Chemicals identified to reverse mental decline
BBC - 14-Feb-2019Mental capacity not lost - just masked by inflammation
Biological age of women's brains 3 year younger than men's
Independent - 04-Feb-2019As more people suffer from dementia, men will be affected sooner
Bacteria causing gum disease may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's
NHS - 24-Jan-2019Keeping your gum healthy may save you from Alzheimer's disease
Drinkable molecule interferes with a crucial first step of Alzheimer’s
Yale University - 02-Jan-2019Improvements in laboratory technology enable mass screening of molecules like these
Puzzle-solving doesn't slow down mental decline
NHS - 11-Dec-2018But builds up cognitive reserve to resist dementia for longer
Using reprogrammed stem cells for treating Parkinson's disease
Nature - 18-Nov-2018A man in his 50s is the first of seven patients to receive the experimental therapy
Reprogrammed stem cells implanted into Parkinson’s patients
Nature - 14-Nov-2018Implantation of induced stem cells in brains with Parkinson’s disease is showing promising results in monkeys
Five-minute scan can predict cognitive decline
BBC - 12-Nov-2018High intensity pulse travelling towards the brain indicative of accelerated cognitive decline over the next decade.
CuraSen secures $54m to combat neurodegenerative diseases
Biospace - 17-Oct-2018Targeting brain function to address Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s at their core
Clearing out senescent cells may prevent symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
Buck Institute - 19-Sep-2018Alternative approaches to tau targets in neurodegenerative disorders
Hydrogen-saturated Water No Benefit To Parkinson’s Patients
Parkinsons News Today - 17-Sep-2018Large-scale Japanese studies report no effect of H2 over oxidative stress in brain tissue
Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Enters Human Trials
Newsweek - 30-Jul-2018New stem cell treatment for Parkinson's entered the human trial stage in August
Induced pluripotent stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease
Japan Times - 30-Jul-2018There is a risk of developing brain tumours according to some experts
Alector raises 133 million to tackle neurodegenerative diseases
Biospace - 25-Jul-2018Advancing immune-based therapies for alzheimer’s and dementia
Higher temperatures result in more suicides
Guardian - 23-Jul-2018An US study found a strong link between high temperatures and suicide in wealthy countries
$30 million venture philanthropy fund to tackle Alzheimer's
Business Insider - 17-Jul-2018$ 80 million will be directed towards Alzheimer’s research and drug discovery
High BP in middle age increases dementia risk
NHS - 14-Jun-2018People over 50 years old has increased risk for dementia when they reach 130 mmHg
Dementia exercise programmes 'don't slow brain decline'
BBC - 17-May-2018Oxford researchers found that physical improvement doesn’t translate in better mental health
Mediterranean Diet Could Delay Alzheimer’s by 3 Years
Newsweek - 03-May-2018Researchers measured biomarkers for Alzheimer’s in 70 volunteers aged 30 to 60.
Anti-inflammatory may reduce risk of Parkinson's
Medical Xpress - 23-Apr-2018People with IBD are at a 28% higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Old Brains Can Still Make New Neurons
Columbia University - 05-Apr-2018Neurogenesis is the production of new neurons.
Aerobic Fitness Correlates with Better Memory in Later Life
Fight Aging! - 04-Apr-2018Brain is reliant on the vascular system in many ways.
7 Discoveries Getting Us Closer to Beating Alzheimer's
ScienceAlert - 23-Mar-20181. Better idea of what tau proteins look like
Scientists inch towards answers on how dementia works
Financial Times - 12-Mar-2018“We are getting an increasingly sophisticated understanding of what is going on in these diseases” - David Reynolds - chief scientist at Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Traumatic brain injuries linked to dementia risks
ScienceNordic - 04-Feb-2018Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can come from falling, contact sports, traffic accidents or violence.
Inhibition of ageing maybe the solution for Alzheimer's
The San Diego Union-Tribune - 19-Jan-2018Will be successful than drugs targeting specific aspects of Alzheimer's
Low-Hum Therapy Seems To Counteract Alzheimer’s Symptoms In Mice
IFL Science - 04-Jan-2018MIT researchers have exposed mice to a hum at 40 Hertz.
Combined drug significantly reverses memory loss in Alzheimer’s mice
Independent - 01-Jan-2018Treatment combined diabetes drugs GLP-1, GIP and glucagon.
Trial shows Huntington's drug could slow progress of disease
Guardian - 11-Dec-2017Drug suppresses the effects of the Huntington’s mutation that causes irreversible damage to the brain.
No reduction in Alzheimer's from drinking Souvenaid
NHS - 31-Oct-2017Drinkers had less brain shrinkage and slightly better cognitive scores.
Marriage and close friends can reduce dementia risk
BBC - 28-Oct-2017Quality of social connections are more important than quantity
Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier Than Ever
Singularity Hub - 02-Oct-2017Alzheimer’s is one of the top 10 deadliest diseases in the United States.
First hints Parkinson's can be stopped
BBC - 04-Jul-2017Current drugs help manage the symptoms, but do not prevent brain cells dying.
Sex link to older people's brain power
NHS - 22-Jun-2017Older men and women who engage in regular sexual activity have better cognitive functioning.
Mindfulness and meditation dampen down inflammation genes
New Scientist - 16-Jun-2017Essentially reversing molecular damage caused by stress.
Experts excited by brain wonder-drug
BBC - 20-Apr-2017Drug may stop all neurodegenerative brain diseases, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Mental health patients face ‘unacceptable mortality gap’
iNews - 25-Nov-2016Life expectancy of people with severe mental health problems today is the same as it was for the general population in 1950
Dementia - a fatal diagnosis
BBC - 14-Nov-2016Dementia causing diseases can be fought through research, it isn't an inevitable part of ageing
Scouts and guides provide mental health boost for life
BBC - 10-Nov-2016Study finds scouts or guides have better mental health in later life.
Proclara Biosciences raised $47 million funding to advance treatment for neurodegenerative diseases
Business Wire - 07-Sep-2016Relaunches as a clinical-stage company, with phase 1 clinical trials of lead compound for Alzheimer’s
Cognitive speed training exercises reduce dementia
iMedicalApps - 01-Aug-2016Brain training industry careful about claims after Lumosity was fined $50 million dollars for lack of evidence.
Implant releases antibodies to clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Kurzweil Network - 21-Mar-2016Capsule placed under the skin releases antibody proteins that tag amyloid beta proteins for patient’s own immune system to attack.
Reaction to stress important for heart health
ScienceDaily - 25-Feb-2016More important to your health than how frequently you encounter stress.
Loneliness decreases life expectancy
Express - 05-Jan-2016Social isolation in later life can prove fatal by exacerbating health problems.
Mental health conditions dramatically reduce life expectancy
RSA - 23-Nov-2015People with a serious mental health condition die 12-13 years younger.
Parkinson’s patients remarkable recoveries in drug trial
Independent - 19-Oct-2015Nilotinib has been used to treat patients with a certain type of leukaemia.
Meditation Changes Your Brain for the Better
Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 02-Jul-2015Real brain changes from meditation. Start slow as its easy to fail if you try to jump straight into 20 minutes of meditation a day
Fetal cells injected into brain to cure Parkinson’s
New Scientist - 26-May-201520 year old treatment rediscovered after late recovery in original patients
Alzheimer’s progress slowed by plaque-busting drug
New Scientist - 25-Mar-2015In a small trial, the drug slowed the progression of the disease and reduced deposits of amyloid plaques, the substances blamed for damaging the brains of people with Alzheimer’s.
Meditation might slow the age-related loss of gray matter in the brain
UCLA - 05-Feb-2015Since 1970, life expectancy around the world has risen dramatically, with people living more than 10 years longer.
Redefining Dementia as a Terminal Illness
Time - 14-Oct-2009Dementia (including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease) more accurately defined as fatal brain failure: a terminal disease, like cancer, that physically kills patients, not simply a mental ailment that accompanies older age.
