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01/14/2019 / By S.D. Wells

The CURE for Alzheimer’s Disease can be found in our synapses

Americans walk, run, and march “for the cure” for all kinds of different diseases, helping to raise awareness and funds for research, but what if you found out right now there’s a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease, would you “take care of business” starting now or keep wishing someone else might come along to possibly save […]

12/24/2018 / By S.D. Wells

Health Basics: The history and primary causes of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is tricky because most medical doctors in America will tell you that it’s 70 percent genetic, but that’s wrong. You don’t have to go to medical school for 8 to 12 years to understand that toxins we consume not only affect our heart and body, but our brain as well. And yet, medical doctors […]

12/03/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Carnosine, a natural compound, slows down (and even HALTS) brain tissue damage

One of the things that people fear as they get older is the possibility that they would develop neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of people suffering from Alzheimer’s alone is expected to reach 14 million by 2050. This statistic is very high […]

10/09/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Simple ways to protect your brain from neurotoxicity

The brain is a complex organ that is central to the many body functions that humans have, which is why it is crucial to take good care of it. Every day, there is a risk of being exposed to neurotoxins that are harmful to the brain. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect the brain […]

09/28/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A member of the forget-me-not flower family found to prevent neurodegenerative disorders

Researchers from Pakistan have found that Nonea micrantha, a plant native to northern Africa and the Iberian Penninsula, contains bioactive compounds that can potentially be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases. The team arrived at this finding by studying the plant’s ability to inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine — a chemical messenger in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease, […]

09/26/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

What is the link between dopamine and mental health?

Many people experience days when it’s harder than usual to get up in the morning. However, for some this occurs on a daily basis. This can be attributed to reduced dopamine levels in the body, which can progress into mental health problems when left untreated. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter responsible for providing the feeling of motivation […]

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