Alzheimer’s Disease

Even as the looming impact of Alzheimer’s disease on society becomes a more and more dire health concern, wellness experts are still optimistic about the potential of research into the disease. Leading scientists on early detection and…

If your parents live very long lives, your wellbeing is better protected against Alzheimer’s disease. This is according to a new study, published in JAMA Neurology, which warns, however, that even though the sons and daughters of people who…

According to a recently published editorial by the Daily Mail, there is a distinct link between low levels of B vitamins and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. However, while wellness experts support this finding, some have argued that the…

In recent years, brain research has undergone many improvements and seen vast progress. However, more needs to be done, according to Alzheimer's Disease International who recently issued their report on the Global Economic Impact of…

If your wellbeing is at risk to developing Alzheimer's disease, you may be able to slow its onset through daily B vitamins. This is according to researchers at the University of Oxford, who found that the brain areas associated with…

If you have any concern for your mental health and wellbeing, it is imperative that you go for a brain scan from age 55 years onwards, at least once in five years, to check for signs of mental deterioration. This is according to leading…

One day, drinking a glass of milk and munching on cheese and crackers will be all you need to guard your wellbeing against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. This is according to Dr. Mahesh Narayan, associate professor of chemistry at The…

If you have high cholesterol, it may not just be your physical wellbeing, but also your mental health at stake. This is according to a study published in the online journal PLOS ONE, which found that people with raised cholesterol don't…

If your mental health is affected by Alzheimer's disease, regular exercise can slow disability and prevent falls. This is according to a new Finnish study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, which indicated that exercise,…

Until very recently, wellness experts believed that if you’ve been diagnosed with any form of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you should not be allowed to drive at all. As people are getting diagnosed earlier these days, and new…

Amyloid plaques have been associated with Alzheimer’s disease, but a new study has found that vitamin and mineral supplements could help to boost your immune system’s ability to clear your brain of these plaques. According to the study,…

A new study has found that getting plenty of exercise is not only great for your body and fitness levels, but it can also do wonders for your mental health – scientists suggest that it could help prevent dementia and progressive brain…

New research shows that a compound found in Chinese herbal medicine could aid the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The active compound of tetrahydroxystilbene glucoside, or TSG, is found in the herb Polygonum multiflorum…

Modern lifestyles mean that older people are living longer than ever, thanks to scientific advancements in medicine and technology. However, conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia are still common amongst older people – in Britain…

Research has found that stopping smoking can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A team of scientists have uncovered a direct link between the degenerative brain condition and smoking, demonstrating that smoke causes brain…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a form of dementia that wastes away the brain. It’s one of the most frightening and debilitating diseases in the world. It affects memory, thinking and behaviour. And while we know that millions of people suffer…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one the most debilitating and dangerous diseases in the world. It affects over 35 million people worldwide and is especially distressing for the patient as it leads to memory loss, lack of bodily function and…

A diabetes drug that never made it to market, AC253, has been given a new wellness purpose as researchers in Canada have discovered the drug may restore memory in brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease. In a paper published online…

Anyone whose loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease feels desperate to give them a lifestyle that will maintain their wellbeing for as long as possible. A doctor’s supervision is, of course, of vital importance, but there are many…

Stress is one of the worst symptoms of our modern age, which now far surpasses the ‘fight or flight’ instinct we need for survival. Chronic and repeated instances of stress have an extremely negative impact on wellbeing. It is gradually…