Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have discovered that used coffee grounds may hold the key to treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The study suggests that compounds extracted from the coffee grounds, known as Caffeic-acid based Carbon Quantum Dots (CACQDs), could have a protective effect on brain cells, particularly …
By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com 13:58 23 Nov 2023, updated 14:16 23 Nov 2023 People who include popcorn in their daily diet might have a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a recent study. The researchers at Rush University in Chicago made this discovery after analyzing a cohort of 3,300 people over …
Discoveries Revealed: How Excess Midlife Abdominal Fat Is Linked to Alzheimer’s Onset Recent findings to be presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) shed light on the correlation between elevated levels of visceral abdominal fat in middle-aged individuals and the heightened probability of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In-depth research, which …
Scientists may have discovered a groundbreaking diagnostic tool for identifying the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, offering hope for future early detection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 5.8 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s, making it the most prevalent form of dementia. The disease is characterized by memory loss and …
New research from the University of Southern California reveals that millions of Americans, along with their doctors, lack awareness of early cognitive decline. The study suggests that general physicians often under-diagnose mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in their patients. This follows a previous study from the same authors that found a significant number of Medicare patients …
By Gina Kalsi 16:05 21 Oct 2023, updated 16:22 21 Oct 2023 Share or comment on this article: Study looked at 27,000 over-65s and found it lowered men’s risk by 62 per cent The research was undertaken by Mount Sinai Medical Centre in New York A groundbreaking study of over 27,000 individuals aged 65 and …
A recent study challenges the widely held belief that “good cholesterol” is beneficial for our health. The study, published in the journal Neurology, suggests that high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) could actually increase the risk of dementia in older individuals. To conduct the study, researchers followed over 180,000 California residents for approximately …
Recent international research suggests that pollution from wildfire smoke can have detrimental effects on cognitive function and mental health, and may even increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. While previous studies focused on the impact of wildfires on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, scientists are now investigating how fine particulate matter from …
Canadian researchers believe that a combination of exercise and brain training can delay the onset of dementia and potentially improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A multi-city clinical trial demonstrated that the combined effect of exercise and cognitive training is greater than the sum of its parts. Lead researcher Manuel Montero-Odasso …
The relentless pursuit of detecting and combating the effects of Alzheimer’s disease has presented a challenging battle for families and the medical community. However, a potential solution may lie in a simple eye scan at an optometrist’s office. RetiSpec, a Toronto-based medical imaging company, is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and retinal scans to detect early …