Alzheimer’s Disease

Restoring Brain Energy Molecule NAD+ Reverses Alzheimer’s in Mice
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Restoring Brain Energy Molecule NAD+ Reverses Alzheimer’s in Mice

Scientists just accomplished something Alzheimer’s researchers have chased for more than a century. For decades, medical experts believed brain damage from Alzheimer’s disease moved in only one direction: worse. Once neurons died and toxic proteins accumulated, nothing could undo the destruction. Patients and families watched helplessly as memories disappeared and personalities changed, knowing medicine offered…

Can Eggs Help Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s?
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Can Eggs Help Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s?

Eggs have long been a topic of debate in the nutrition world, once villainized for their cholesterol and later redeemed for their rich nutrient profile. But new research suggests that eggs may offer something even more valuable than protein and vitamins: protection for your brain. A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition has…

Mom Thought Memory Loss Was Pregnancy Brain Until Alzheimer’s Diagnosis at 47
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Mom Thought Memory Loss Was Pregnancy Brain Until Alzheimer’s Diagnosis at 47

Staci Marklin blamed pregnancy brain fog when memory problems started in 2022. At 47, the Tennessee nurse never imagined her forgetfulness signaled early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Subtle word-switching and memory lapses seemed like normal exhaustion from caring for her newborn son while working long shifts. By August 2024, symptoms worsened to the point where she could…

Nighttime Light Pollution Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Under-65s
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Nighttime Light Pollution Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Under-65s

Nighttime light flooding American communities may increase Alzheimer’s disease risk, particularly for people under 65, according to research analyzing Medicare data and NASA satellite measurements. Scientists at Rush University Medical Center tracked Alzheimer’s prevalence across US states and counties from 2012 to 2018, comparing disease rates with outdoor light intensity captured by satellites. States with…

The Brain’s Hidden Pulse: How It Could Help Detect Alzheimer’s Earlier
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The Brain’s Hidden Pulse: How It Could Help Detect Alzheimer’s Earlier

Imagine if every heartbeat could tell a story about your brain’s future. Researchers at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found a way to visualize something we’ve never seen before, the brain’s hidden pulse. This subtle rhythm, echoing with each heartbeat,…

Brain Cell Energy Problems Could Unlock Mental Illness Secrets
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Brain Cell Energy Problems Could Unlock Mental Illness Secrets

Mental illness may start with power failures inside brain cells rather than chemical imbalances between them. Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Cohen spent nearly five decades uncovering how disrupted energy production drives conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease. His team grows living brain cells from patient samples using stem cell technology, revealing metabolic defects…

Enhanced Vitamin K Could Help the Brain Heal Itself
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Enhanced Vitamin K Could Help the Brain Heal Itself

Brain cells lost to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease might soon be replaceable. Japanese researchers created enhanced vitamin K compounds that regenerate neurons three times better than natural vitamin K. Unlike current medications that only mask symptoms, these new compounds actually trigger the brain to grow fresh neurons. Scientists at Shibaura Institute of Technology combined vitamin…

Moderate Coffee Intake Protects Brain from Aging
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Moderate Coffee Intake Protects Brain from Aging

Coffee lovers have new reasons to celebrate their daily ritual. Groundbreaking research from the UK Biobank study involving 8,715 adults reveals that moderate coffee consumption significantly slows cognitive decline associated with aging. Scientists followed participants for over nine years and discovered that those drinking 1-3 cups daily maintained sharper thinking skills compared to both non-coffee…

Can Green Tea and Vitamin B₃ Help Shield Your Brain from Alzheimer’s?
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Can Green Tea and Vitamin B₃ Help Shield Your Brain from Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. While treatments can help manage symptoms, they don’t stop the disease’s progression. Now, new research suggests that compounds found in everyday foods—like green tea and vitamin B₃—may restore energy to brain cells and support the brain’s natural clean‑up system, offering a potential…