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04/30/2018 / By David Williams

New research reveals biomarkers that affect future risk of dementia, including branched-chain amino acids and cholesterol

There are many different types of diseases that can occur later in life, and they are often difficult to predict. But as the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, and it’s true even in cases like these. In the case of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, this is more true than most […]

11/15/2017 / By Russel Davis

Scientists sniff out new treatment for Alzheimer’s; new research suggests brain cells can be protected by stimulating the sense of smell

A study published in the journal Science Signaling has revealed that teaching roundworms to sniff out a certain type of bacterium has lead them to develop a defense mechanism to preserve their brain cells. The findings show potential as a drug-free intervention against neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Huntington’s disease, the researchers have stated. The scientists […]

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