Researchers have found that some types of fungus appear to inhibit the build-up of tau, a protein that is linked to Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. T. Chris Gamblin, Associate Professor of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas, says, “In Alzheimer’s disease, through a mechanism we don’t quite understand, tau is changed in a …
The caregiver roles are now reversed and it is your turn to take care of your parents. Too often, elderly loved ones are not getting the proper nutrition because they forget to eat or have trouble preparing their own meals. It is important to recognize the signs that a loved one may not be eating …
According to a new review by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for cognitive decline in older adults. This review is an update of a previous review, written in 2003, which found insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. …
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