Neuroprotection
Can a sleeping pill protect against Alzheimer’s damage?
Can a sleeping pill protect against Alzheimer’s damage? A new study suggests that a common sleep aid called lemborexant may help protect against Alzheimer’s damage by reducing the buildup of abnormal tau protein in the brain. The drug, which blocks orexin receptors, has been shown to improve sleep patterns and reduce inflammation caused by tau […]
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Popular diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s
Popular diabetes drugs may protect against Alzheimer’s Researchers have found that popular diabetes drugs may offer protective effects against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. A study published in JAMA Neurology found a statistically significant association between lower risk of Alzheimer’s and the use of GLP-1RAs and SGLT2is compared to other glucose-lowering medications. The two diabetes […]
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Natural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia
Natural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia Researchers have discovered that kaempferol, a natural antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables like kale and berries, may help slow ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and dementia by supporting nerve cell health. The compound has been shown to improve energy production, reduce muscle atrophy, and ease stress […]
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