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Research highlights potential Alzheimer’s disease biomarker

NEW YORK: Autolysosomnal proteins may be a significant Alzheimer’s disease biomarker, as study findings show patients with the disease exhibited higher levels of the proteins than healthy controls.

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Alzheimer’s caregivers more likely to develop same disease

TULSA: A startling statistic is causing concern for caregivers. Researchers compiled data that shows caregivers of someone with dementia are six times more likely to develop the condition themselves.

“Long-term married people have the same diet, health habits, exercise habits, they have the same stressors, Read More »

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New noninvasive brain stimulator may help tamp down Parkinson’s symptoms at home

TUCSON: Parkinson’s disease patients whose symptoms such as tremor, muscle stiffness and slowed movement make it tough to hold an eating utensil steady have few options for relief outside of a hospital or clinic. Medication can help, but over time it tends to become less Read More »

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Nut health benefits remarkable

MILWAUKEE: Eating half a handful of peanuts or nuts a day could protect against death from cancer and heart disease, research suggests.

A study found men and women who eat at least 10g of nuts or peanuts per day have a lower risk of dying Read More »

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