Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia are associated with the presence of amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptide and tau protein deposits within neural fibers. These deposits form plaques in the brain’s vascular network and cause tangles in neural fibers, both of which hinder brain function. Aβ plaque reduction therapies have been rather unsuccessful. As a result, scientists and […]
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Clinical Precision Medicine – Does it work?
Personalized medicine is a rapidly advancing field in which an individual’s personal information (such as variations in their genetic, blood, phenotypic or psychosocial profiles) is utilized to identify the most efficacious path for disease prevention or treatment for that individual or a group of individuals with shared traits. Classic examples of personalized medicine include phenylketonuria, […]
Let’s get physical… and improve brain health!
It is no secret that physical activity can reduce the risk of cognitive decline due to both normal aging and dementia [1–3]. Being active enhances metabolic, structural, and functional elements of the brain, thereby improving cognition [4]. At the recent Alzheimer’s Association meeting, we had the pleasure of learning more about just how effective physical activity […]
Feeding the brain
In discussing health, fat is often considered detrimental. The brain, however, relies on fats for correct structure and function. In fact, the brain is composed of 60% fat, making it the fattiest organ in the body [1]. Thus, in order to maintain optimal brain health, we must provide our brains with the fatty nutrients it […]
Lifestyle intervention for dementia prevention
Dementia is a progressive syndrome in which memory, behavior and the ability to perform daily activities declines over time. Dementia onset typically occurs in those 60 years of age and older when our health habits, or lack thereof, begin to catch up with us. These health habits, such as diet and exercise, greatly impact our […]