A new study from Japan is the first to show that oxytocin can reverse some of the damage caused by the build-up of brain plaques that form in Alzheimer’s disease. Oxytocin, sometimes referred to as the love hormone because it can induce feelings of love and happiness, is released into the body through positive physical [...]
What happens in your mouth doesn’t stay in your mouth. Gum inflammation and infections tend to have wider effects in your body beyond only damaging your gum tissues and teeth. For instance, it’s a medical fact that gum disease is linked to heart disease. And now the latest research links gum infections to memory problems. [...]
Described by experts as "a big step forward," "a breakthrough," and "a real game changer" in the fight against dementia, a simple blood test is now able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease years before the first symptoms appear. What’s more, the test is extremely accurate, correctly predicting Alzheimer’s disease in nine out of ten people. So, [...]
Everybody worries when their memory slips. Misplaced car keys. Forgotten names. Problems keeping track of the bills. These moments of forgetfulness can cause a great deal of anxiety. But researchers warn that there’s a more common sign of memory problems that gets short shrift, when instead, it should be regarded as more important than the [...]
With the complete failure of drug trials targeted at amyloid beta plaques you would think researchers would turn their attention to more likely candidates for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's. One alternative stands out like a diamond in the rough, having demonstrated consistently good results in rodent studies. And yet, not a single human [...]
A host of recent studies have linked exercise to improving brain and memory health, but the reasons why have remained hidden. Now researchers at the University of California San Francisco say they’ve discovered that exercise stimulates the release of an enzyme from the liver that tells brain cells “to get young” again. Even more exciting, [...]
It’s a little-known fact that too much iron can be dangerous, and almost nobody needs to take it in a supplement. It’s true that iron is needed to make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body and delivers it to your tissues. Low energy – anemia – is a [...]
Detoxification of the body is a controversial subject. Expert opinion is mixed on whether you should or shouldn’t undertake a detoxification program. We’ve written about the pros and cons of detoxification in past articles, as well as how to detoxify your body safely. And by the way, the programs for such general detoxification are often [...]
Groundbreaking new research into Alzheimer’s disease reveals that the memories of Alzheimer's patients are not permanently lost, as once believed. They're still there, and they’re still active. Trouble is, specific memories can't be accessed because they're drowned out by "noise" from other neurons. Take away the interference and the patient gets the memories back. At [...]
The latest research reveals that a little-known herb from the mint family can keep your memory in mint condition. Tests in England show that people using this herb experience "improved memory performance and increased calmness."1 And a laboratory study in Japan suggests this herb may increase neurotransmitters in the brain in a way that could [...]
