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If Dr. Rudolph Tanzi has learned anything from his many years of research, it is that nothing helps the brain more than healthy habits. “Even if you’re taking supplements, nothing substitutes for lifestyle,” Tanzi, the director of Genetics and Aging Research at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of child neurology at Harvard Medical School, told Business Insider. Tanzi, who …

Omega fatty acids, found in certain fish or taken as a supplement, could potentially help ward off Alzheimer’s disease in women, a new study suggests. Researchers discovered that lipids, fat molecules in the body, are different in women with Alzheimer’s compared to those without. Their findings, published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, revealed a noticeable …

Cholesterol Isn’t Just About Heart Health—It May Be the Missing Link In Alzheimer’s, Says New Study  AOL.com Source link

Omega-3 may help to protect women from Alzheimer’s disease  The Times Women with Alzheimer’s have unusually low omega fatty acid levels, study finds  The Guardian The popular supplement that could protect women from Alzheimer’s disease  The Independent Omega fatty acids could protect women against Alzheimer’s, research suggests  Medical Xpress Fish oil could ward off Alzheimer’s in women  The Telegraph Source link

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” A new study suggests that there’s a link between how well you move cholesterol to the neurons in your brain and Alzheimer’s disease. This factor is connected to the APOE4 genetic variant, which significantly increases your risk of developing the disease. Here’s what to know …

A supplement already taken by thousands, which costs less than 10p a pill, could help ward of Alzheimer’s disease in women, promising new research has suggested.  British researchers found that omega fatty acids—often found in fish such as salmon or mackerel or available as supplements—could reduce the risk of developing dementia. In the first-of-its-kind study, they looked at the fat molecules in …

Scientists have revealed that immune cells in Alzheimer’s brains behave differently from those in brains of people without the disease – a discovery that could lead to new treatments. Published in 2023, an analysis of human brain tissue discovered microglia in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s were more frequently in a pre-inflammatory state, making them less likely to be …

Scientists Discover Natural Compounds That Clear Alzheimer’s Proteins  SciTechDailyView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Scientists Uncover Hidden Link Between Cholesterol Flow and Alzheimer’s Disease  SciTechDaily Source link

Summary: A fading sense of smell may be one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, and new research reveals why. Scientists found that microglia, immune cells in the brain, mistakenly remove nerve fibers connecting the locus coeruleus and olfactory bulb—two regions essential for processing odors. This immune-driven pruning occurs when hyperactive neurons display altered membranes, marking them as …