Category: mind

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10/29/2012 - How Cannabinoids May Slow Brain Aging

by on October 31, 2012 7:42 pm
Since the mid 2000′s researchers have been building an appreciation for the power of marijuana-like substances that make up the brain’s cannabinoid systems. In animal experiments, for example, synthetic compounds similar to THC—marijuana’s main psychoactive component—have shown promise in preserving brain functions. A 2008 study even demonstrated that a THC-like substance reduced brain inflammation and… Read more 10/29/2012 - How Cannabinoids May Slow Brain Aging
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10/19/2012 - Alzheimer’s Prevention Seen Promising as Drug Cures Fail

by on October 19, 2012 11:21 pm
Three studies set to explore the use of experimental drugs that may become the first to change the course of Alzheimer’s disease aren’t looking to cure the illness. Their goal is to prevent it altogether. Read the full article at the San Francisco Chronicle.
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10/19/2012 - New Dementia Diagnostic Exams and Gene Findings Bode Well for Treatment

by on October 19, 2012 11:13 pm
Today it is possible to diagnose dementias more accurately than ever before, thanks to improvements in behavioral assessment tools, imaging techniques, gene testing and data collection and analysis, according to Bruce L. Miller, MD, a behavioral neurologist and professor of neurology at UCSF. Read the full article at UCSF.
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10/17/2012 - Carbs, Sugar Linked With Cognitive Impairment Risk In Elderly: Study

by on October 19, 2012 11:08 pm
A Mayo Clinic study of 1,230 people between the ages of 70 and 89 found that those who eat food high in carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. The danger also rises with a heavy-sugar diet. Read the full article at Huffington Post.