Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: News

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Friday, January 20

Green Tea Molecules Break Up Alzheimer's Tau Tangles

DIET RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE:

A molecule found in green tea helped UCLA biochemists discover several molecules that can destroy tau fiber. Learn more.

Dementia Caregiver's House Tech Tour

DOUBLE TECHNOLOGY VIDEO:

The co-founder of a caregivers' organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia. Watch now.

PBM Immune Cells Clear Brain Waste

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Immune cells work to remove toxic compounds that build up in the brain, including amyloid beta plaques associated with Alzheimer's, according to a mouse study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Learn more.

Meat and Cognitive Decline

VIDEO:

There is an explanation for why meat eaters may be at higher risk of developing dementia than vegetarians. Watch now.

2 Million Marijuana Smokers Up Stroke 17%

MARIJUANA VIDEO - Dr. Gregger:

Vascular dementia often results from strokes. In a huge study of 2 million pot smokers, hospitalization from ischemic stroke increased 17%. See more about this vascular-dementia-marijuana connection.

Put the Kettle On to Head Off Dementia

PREVENTION DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE:

A daily cup of tea -- and other delicious options -- could help you to enjoy better health late in life. Read on to learn more.

Swelling Along Brain’s Axons May be True Culprit in Alzheimer’s

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Yale researchers have found the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer's may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain.

Green Tea, Cocoa & Red Wine Reduce Beta Amyloid Plaques

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Researchers say compounds found in green tea, red wine, cocoa and certain fruits and nuts were found to diminish amyloid plaques with no side effects. Learn more.

Blood Test for Alzheimer's Now on the Market

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

The -C₂N Diagnostics firm is marking the two-year anniversary of being the first to ffer its widely accessible blood test for Alzheimer's. Learn more.

Beer Hops Can Protect Against Alzheimer's

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world -- but it also has specific health benefits, including the ability to protect against Alzheimer's. Learn more.

How Alzheimer's Changes the Brain

VIDEO:

Here's a colorful, animated video that shows how Alzheimer's changes the brain, even years before it can be detected. Watch now.

Diagnosing Alzheimer's Stages

DIAGNOSIS NEWS: Researchers have found a novel form of the Alzheimer's protein tau in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This form of tau -- known as MTBR tau -- indicates what stage of Alzheimer's a person is in and tracks with tangles of tau protein in the brain.

TECHNOLOGY VIDEO:

As a high school student, Kenneth Shinozuka wanted to keep his grandfather safe while he struggled with Alzheimer's but he hopes to help others as well. Watch now.