Senior Health Update Archives - Page 36 of 43

Blood thinners slash dementia risk in A-fib patients

New research published in the European Heart Journal suggests that blood-thinning drugs such as warfarin may protect not only against stroke, but also against dementia in people who have atrial fibrillation. Published Wednesday 25 October 2017...

Vitamin B-3 could be used to treat Alzheimer’s

New research finds a compound that prevents brain damage in mice. The substance is a form of vitamin B-3, and the findings suggest a potential new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Published Friday 9...

Going vegan could prevent type 2 diabetes

Excess weight is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Recent research, however, suggests one strategy that could help to prevent the condition in people who are overweight, and it involves giving up meat...

Turmeric compound could boost memory and mood

Not a lover of Indian food? A new study might change your mind. Researchers have found that a compound in turmeric — the spice that gives curry its golden color — could help to improve...

How fighting ageism may lower dementia risk

New research suggests that the beliefs we hold about old age may influence our risk of developing dementia, even if we’re genetically predisposed to it. Published Thursday 8 February 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked...

Cancer: Targeting protein may stop tumors from spreading

New research published in the journal Oncogene uncovered a protein that helps tumors to spread by enabling them to grow blood vessels. Blocking the protein stopped tumors from metastasizing efficiently in laboratory experiments. Published Monday...

Alzheimer’s-related brain changes could start at 40

Scientists may have advanced our understanding of the brain mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease, after uncovering a process that precedes the buildup of toxic proteins that is a hallmark of the condition. Published Monday 5 February...

Cancer risk may increase as immune system declines

The findings of a new study could be a game-changer for cancer prevention research. The immune system may play a much more important role in age-related cancer risk than previously thought. Published Tuesday 6 February...

Parkinson’s: Could a high-calorie diet increase lifespan?

The University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom — and colleagues speculate that a high-calorie diet could help to increase the life expectancy of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Published Monday 27 November 2017 By Honor...

Alzheimer’s brain damage halved with gene-targeting compound

Studies are starting to point to the APOE gene as a gateway to halting the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But few have actually targeted APOE in living animals. New research uses a molecule against APOE...