Research into risk reduction and dementia - recent news stories

Alzheimer's link to lack of blood to brain
21 November 2006: A lack of oxygen to the brain caused by narrowing arteries or blood clots may contribute to Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.

Mediterranean diet and Alzheimer's risk
16 October 2006: A Mediterranean diet, high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals and fish, mild to moderate amounts of alcohol, and low amounts of red meat and dairy products, may lower the risk for Alzheimer's disease.

Curcumin helps clear plaques
9 October 2006: Curcumin - in curry and turmeric - may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid beta, the plaques found in Alzheimer's disease, says a US study.
Source www.upi.com

Low calorie diet may help prevent Alzheimer's
28 September 2006: A diet low in calories can help stop the development of Alzheimer's disease, if a study on squirrel monkeys applies to humans, say researchers from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York.

Cabernet Sauvignon red wine may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease
20 September 2006: Moderate red wine consumption in a form of Cabernet Sauvignon may help reduce the incidence of Alzheimer's Disease.
Source www.eurakalert.org

Juices 'may cut Alzheimer's risk'
31 August 2006: Research shows that frequent drinking of fruit and vegetable juices is associated with a substantially decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Source www.bbc.co.uk

New research suggests that apples may help to boost brain function
3 August 2006: Apple juice consumption may actually increase the production in the brain of the essential neurotransmitter acetylcholine, resulting in improved memory.
Source www.eurakalert.org

Groundbreaking research highlights myriad health benefits of flavanol-rich cocoa25 July 2006: Research has demonstrated that consumption of naturally occurring compounds in cocoa can lead to a range of circulatory health benefits including the first observed brain and cardiovascular blood flow improvements, according to research published in the latest issue of the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, in a supplement that focuses on the potential health benefits of flavanol-rich cocoa.
Source www.eurakalert.org