Tag Archives: dementia
More people with Alzheimer’s are becoming activists
PORTLAND: When Michael Ellenbogen calls for a more aggressive fight against Alzheimer’s disease, he speaks with passion that comes from experience. As someone who was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Ellenbogen can convey firsthand the pain and frustration at what he sees as insufficient government support Read More »
Hairstylists are more likely to have Alzheimer’s
ATLANTA: Nail salon workers aren’t the only ones facing serious health problems due to working conditions — hair stylists are also putting themselves at risk to make us look more beautiful.
A report has revealed hairstylists are also struggling with long working hours under hazardous Read More »
Single drink risk to elderly women
PHOENIX: Even just one drink a day can harm the hearts of elderly women, research claims.
A study of 4,466 people with an average age of 76 found that “moderate” drinking led to small reductions in heart function, but only among women.
The US scientists Read More »
New insights could result in changes to the therapeutic strategy to combat Alzheimer’s
DENVER: A typical characteristic of the brain of an Alzheimer sufferer is the presence of insoluble Tau protein aggregates. Scientists have demonstrated that the distribution of these aggregates through the brain is facilitated by synaptic connections between brain cells.
This news is highly significant because Read More »