Reversing Alzheimer’s in Mice Using Common Prescriptions

by Razi Ann Berry | Nov 23, 2021 | 2021, Naturopathic News, November

NODE SMITH, ND Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in Western societies and it is estimated that 24 million people worldwide have this condition. ICREA researcher Dr. Patrick Aloy, head of the Structural Bioinformatics and Network Biology...

Robotic Pets for People with Dementia

by Razi Ann Berry | Nov 22, 2021 | 2021, Naturopathic News, November

NODE SMITH, ND Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (ADRD) often experience behavioral and psychological symptoms such as depression, aggression and anxiety. Frequently, these symptoms are treated with antipsychotics, antidepressants and...

Essential Amino Acids Could Prevent Dementia

by Razi Ann Berry | Nov 18, 2021 | 2021, Naturopathic News, November

NODE SMITH, ND Dementia — a condition involving the extreme loss of cognitive function — is caused by a variety of disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease. According to World Health Organization estimates, approximately 10 million individuals...

Depression May be a Risk for Later Dementia

by Razi Ann Berry | Nov 16, 2021 | 2021, Naturopathic News, November

NODE SMITH, ND While research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study led by UC San Francisco indicates that poor mental health may also take its toll on cognition. The research adds to...

Evidence that Type 1 Diabetes May Not be a Single Disease

by Razi Ann Berry | Nov 15, 2021 | 2021, Naturopathic News, November

NODE SMITH, ND New findings from the international The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study add to a growing body of evidence indicating that type 1 diabetes is not a single disease. The presentation and, perhaps, cause of autoimmune...