New research is challenging that long held belief, offering a message of real hope. Scientists have shown that by fixing a fundamental problem in the brain’s energy supply, it is possible not just to slow or prevent... (Audio available – 660 words – 3 minute read time)
New research from Northwestern University in the USA suggests dementia begins quietly, often many years - even decades - before any obvious memory loss shows up. The key problem seems to be tiny, harmful clumps of a protein called... (Audio available – 465 words – 2 minute read time)
A fresh study from Northwestern University brings new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, showing that an experimental drug called NU-9 can halt early brain changes in mice before any symptoms appear. This work uncovers a hidden trigger... (Audio Available – 801 words – 4 minute read time)
Scientists have made an exciting discovery: a natural amino acid called arginine, found in common foods, could help protect against Alzheimer's disease. This amino acid seems to stop harmful plaques from building up in the brain, which are linked... (Audio Available – 549 words – 3 minute read time)
A large genetic study suggests that popular cholesterol lowering drugs like statins could help ward off dementia by reducing harmful fat build up in blood vessels. Researchers found that people with natural gene changes that keep cholesterol levels low... (Audio Available – 575 words – 3 minute read time)