A new peer-reviewed study found that people who received at least one flu vaccine were 40% less like to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared to non-vaccinated individuals. If this doesn’t convince you to run down to your local pharmacy or your… Read More »Flu vaccine linked to a 40% reduction in risk of Alzheimer’s disease
New observational research shows that taking Viagra (sildenafil) may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
The claim that canola oil is linked to Alzheimer’s disease is prevalent. However, there is no evidence supporting this claimed link.
A new peer-reviewed study shows that doing crosswords can slow cognitive decline in individuals with moderate cognitive impairment.
New peer-reviewed research provides good evidence that light alcohol consumption is linked to a lower risk of dementia.
New peer-reviewed research has shown that there is a relationship between Alzheimer’s disease pathology and type of diet consumed.
The 100 year old BCG vaccine, which prevents tuberculosis, may be useful in treating cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and type 1 diabetes.
Recent published research shows that there may be lifestyle choices that reduce the risk of memory decline in seniors.
Christopher Aluminum Exley, who thinks that the aluminum in vaccines causes everything from autism to Alzheimer’s disease and is a favorite target of my snark, disappeared after he left his academic appointment at Keele University in the UK.
In case you were wondering, Christopher Exley is still pushing false information about aluminum and vaccines. Of course, when does an anti-vaxxer ever really disappear from the world of pushing their nonsense?
Let’s catch up on Christopher Aluminum Exley, just so you know he’s alive and well. And still inventing claims about vaccines.
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People are afraid of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease since we really don’t understand the diseases very well. But there’s some good news — a recent paper stated that walking could reduce the risk of dementia — could it be that simple?
As this feathered dinosaur is getting on in years, I worry about declining executive function. So far, I’m doing well. And I walk between 10 to 20 thousand steps every day for the past decade, so this type of science is personally interesting.
Like I always do, I’m going to present the key findings of the peer-reviewed paper, then tell you what I think about the article. So let’s get to it.
Read More »Does walking reduce risk of dementia? Study seems to say yes