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The Best Pill Of All For Preventing Alzheimer's
(Source: Medical News Today) - The results of a recent study indicate that even very modest neuroprotective effects at the cellular level can lead to dramatic reductions in the number of cases of Alzheimer's.
Stem Cell Activity Deciphered In The Aging Brain
(Source: Duke MedNews ) - Neurobiologists report that they have discovered why the aging brain produces progressively fewer new nerve cells in its learning and memory center. The finding refutes current theories on how long crucial "progenitor" stem cells persist in the aging brain.
Cellular Killer Also Important To Memory
(Source: Medical News Today) - Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign report that a protein known primarily for its role in killing cells also plays a part in memory formation.
Researcher Looks for Alzheimer's Smoking Gun
(Source: Charleston Gazette) - While some forms of Alzheimer's are linked to specific genetic defects, the vast majority of cases come without a smoking gun.
Support Groups for Caregivers of People with Dementia
Letters to the Editor In response to "Support Groups for Caregivers of People with Dementia," there was no mention of the Alzheimer's Association message boards.
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