Brain food: the link between Alzheimer’s, depression and diet
People who eat a healthy Mediterranean diet may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s and depression, writes Dr...
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ECU confirms genetic link for Alzheimer’s and heart disease
Researchers at ECU's Centre for Precision Health have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and several coronary artery disease (CAD) related disorders. Read More...
WA breakthrough for Alzheimer’s
A neuroprotective drug candidate being trialled in WA for ischaemic stroke may also be beneficial for treating Alzheimer’s. Read More...
Alzheimer’s gut link
In another significant medical discovery in Perth, a team from Edith Cowan University has found that people with gut disorders may be at great risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read More...
July 22nd is World Brain Day
This July 22nd is World Brain Day, the annual campaign by the World Federation of Neurology to focus public attention on improving and maintaining the health of their brains. Read More...
Simple tasks can delay Alzheimer’s dementia by up to 5 years
Keeping your brain active with these simple tasks can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease by up to five years, a new study found. Read More...
Tau translation
The folding of tau proteins (from functional forms to misfolded forms) has been implicated in tauopathies, yet why this is the case is so far unknown. Researchers from Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute and the Mayo Clinic may have found a breakthrough. Read More...
Lifestyle Clue to Alzheimer’s Puzzle
Alzheimer's disease may be without a cure but there is growing evidence to suggest onset can be delayed or possibly avoided through specific lifestyle choices. Read More...