Researchers Say New Compound May Halt Alzheimer’s In Humans
Scientists may have found a way to cure Alzheimer’s and dementia in the future, according to research published this week.
Protects Brain Cells
A study by British scientists found success in halting cell death in the brains of mice. This is the first time in history that scientists have been able to stop brain cell death, spurring many to hail this study as a “turning point” in the attempt to cure Alzheimer’s.
Researchers were able to identify a compound that holds the ability to block a faulty brain signal that appears[…]
How Coffee Advanced Alzheimer’s Research
Good news for coffee drinkers: Alzheimer’s research has found that drinking coffee may keep Alzheimer’s at bay!
Link Between Coffee and Alzheimer’s
According to a recent study, regular coffee consumption (and the accompanied caffeine intake) is associated with a reduced risk or delayed onset of Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, currently afflicting over 5 million Americans. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, with 1 in 3 seniors dying with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.
Alzheimer’s has also surpassed cancer and heart disease as[…]