Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’s’

Researchers Find Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s Seizures

Thursday, March 19, 2009 9:39 By Madhuri Katti

Researchers from Scotland have found a protein that may make nerve cells sensitive and prone to seizures. The tests on mice suggest that amyloid protien which causes clumps in brains could be primary cause of it.
Nearly one third of Alzheimer’s patients suffer from epileptic seizures. Unfortunately the medications of Alzheimer’s could trigger seizures. On the [...]

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‘Blank Photos’ Campaign by Alzheimers New Zealand

Saturday, November 22, 2008 8:30 By Madhuri Katti

If you are in New Zealand and on your way to pick up developed prints from developing stores, then you might be surprised to see some blank prints in your envelope. This is a rare person-to-person campaign undertaken by Alzheimer’s New Zealand. The last photo says – “the first thing you lose are your memories. [...]

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Mind Over Matter: brain dictates body to slow down at 40

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4:07 By GSerrano

Life begins at 40 – to slow down! If you think it’s only arthritis, think again. I mean, use your brain – because it’s all in the brain. Your body is wired from the brain central command. So, if you can’t get up on one quick spring in early cheery spring, your brain may be [...]

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