One in six Norwegians older than 80 has Alzheimer’s and the numbers are even higher in other parts of the world. Unfortunately, there’s no known treatment for this debilitating disease. However, a new and innovative method may offer light at the end of the tunnel and it’s been discovered with […]
This mushroom looks a lot like a lion’s scruff, hence the interesting name. It’s a potential healing powerhouse. It’s actually been associated with anti-cancerous properties and carries significant benefits for the brain. Popular in traditional Chinese medicine, this nootropic food is praised for its brain-boosting capacity and there has been […]
Turmeric may be one of the most helpful nutritional supplements today. A lot of studies have proven its numerous advantages for the body and brain. Turmeric is known as the ‘queen of all spices’, turmeric has been a part of natural medicine for more than 4000 years. It’s believed to […]
Without doubt, olive oil is one of the healthiest oils in the world. In the Mediterranean regions where it’s regularly consumed, people are healthier and have longer life spans. The extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality of olive oil and it’s extracted from the olive oil without the […]
With millions of baby boomers approaching their 70s, the rates of people with Alzheimer’s is expected to increase in the coming decade. Unfortunately, 5.4 millions of Americans are diagnosed with this condition and the figures are expected to rise up to 16 million by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. […]
The first new drug in the world for the management of Alzheimer’s symptoms in almost two decades was approved by the Chinese government. This is probably the sole treatment with the possibility to reverse the condition. According to the National Medical Products Administration, the drug, named Oligomannate, is approved for […]
Without doubt, memory slips can be quite frustrating and worrisome, especially when they occur more often than they should. This can cause a lot of fear in people and lead them to immediately suspect dementia or Alzheimer’s when they struggle with forgetfulness. Even though memory problems are common among patients […]
According to a team from scientists at the Sal Institute, their preliminary data from research showed that THC and other cannabis compounds can improve the cellular elimination of amyloid betas, Alzheimer proteins. Though the studies were done in lab-grown neurons, they offer great insight into the effect of inflammation in […]
Could dancing help us prevent aging signs in the brain? For some, age is just a number; however, regardless of how young or old we feel, there’s one thing that’s certain- our brain still ages. With age, around 40 percent of people over the age of 65 will experience memory […]
The brain section in charge of ASMRs appears to be “immune” to Alzheimer’s and dementia. Some music moves our feet, other music inspires us to change the world, and other music moves our soul. When we listen to music we love, our brain does something which is known as ASMR […]