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Study shows ‘reversal’ of neurological damage possible

neurons NEW YORK: Researchers discovered lower levels of toxic metabolites in the nervous system could lessen several symptoms of neurodegeneration. In experiments using fruit flies, scientists explored the role of certain metabolites in the kynurenine pathway, a metabolic pathway. Some of these metabolites have been implicated in Read More »

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Speech-based app could help detect Alzheimer’s Disease early

app-68002_960_720 PHILADELPHIA: Analysing variations in emotions in your speech could be a pointer to neurological impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and thanks to an android app being developed by Indian researchers, speech patterns can be constantly monitored and changes detected.

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New studies show certain foods used to combat Alzheimer’s

blueberry PHOENIX: A number of foods have been associated in studies with a lower risk for Alzheimer’s. They include:
• Leafy green vegetables
• Blueberries
• Nuts and seeds
• Fatty fish
• Olive oil
• Lentils
• Legumes
• Whole grains

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High stress triggers Alzheimer’s risk claims study

mem_4_20150828120810_81544 WASHINGTON, D.C.: High stress invites several health problems ranging from depression to heart strokes. Recently, scientists have discovered that people who generally takes a lot of stress are at higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

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