Is Alzheimer’s Another Form Of Diabetes?

I’ve been watching a progression of studies over the past several months which examine the relationship of diabetes to Alzheimer’s disease. An article on WebMD states, “Diabetes and Other Insulin Issues at Age 50 May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Decades Later.” The article is based on a study led by Elina Ronnemaa, MD, of Sweden’s Uppsala University. The study included 2,322 men in Sweden who underwent glucose testing at age 50 to provide a baseline test for... [Read more]

Can A Memory Pill Help You Score Higher On Exams?

The Telegraph is reporting that a medicine originally designed to treat Alzheimer’s is currently being re-developed into a weaker “lifestyle pill.” The new pill aims to enhance memory in otherwise healthy adults. Why take it? Suppose you have an important exam or business presentation the next day and you want an extra edge. The drawbacks? You’d be putting yourself at risk for the side effects of a drug that you don’t actually need. You can find the whole story here:... [Read more]

Have Another Cup Of Coffee And Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk

  A new study published in January’s issue of The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has shown that drinking caffeine during mid life may reduce your risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted at the University of Kuopio, Finland along with Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden and the National Public Health Institute, Helsinki, Finland. 1409 participants were followed for an average of 21 years and their coffee consumption was put into three... [Read more]

New Study Shows Environment Is Directly Linked To Your Alzheimer’s Risk

A new report titled, “Environmental Threats to Healthy Aging,” came out today showing that certain environmental factors have a direct link to an increased Alzheimer’s risk. What really got me is that we begin our exposure to these risks while still in the womb. The report lists specific threats such as: Lead Air Pollution Pesticides Dietary Risk Factors Sedentary Lifestyle Co-author Jill Stein, M.D. states, ““It is clear from these findings that our activities in the... [Read more]