This Soy-Scarfing Gut Bug Could Boost Brain Health
By
Nathan Nuzum
| March 29th, 2024
There’s a great deal of interest from scientists and the public alike in how we can keep our minds sharp and our brains healthy…
Are Probiotics Good for Brain Health? Scientists Weigh In
By
Lauren Fetten
| March 7th, 2024
Heard of probiotics? They’re those pills — often found in a refrigerated section of the vitamins aisle at your local pharmacy or natural grocer…
Alzheimer’s Earliest Signs: Are We Flushing Them Away?
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| September 28th, 2023
There are a few new drugs out there that can actually slow down Alzheimer’s disease. But, by the time around half of Americans get…
To Protect Brain Cells, Feed Gut Bacteria What They’re Hungry For
By
Christopher Damman
| July 7th, 2023
Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40 percent are overweight…
Marauders of the Microbiome: Certain Gut Bacteria Found Thriving in People With Alzheimer’s, APOE4
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| May 2nd, 2023
The human gut is home to trillions of microscopic organisms — collectively called the microbiome. The bacteria in the gut help digest food; they…
Can Healthy Diets Like the Mediterranean Diet Really Prevent Dementia?
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Simon Spichak, MSc
| October 12th, 2022
Healthy diets seem to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. But new research calls everything we thought we knew about the Mediterranean diet into question. Why…
What Do Cholesterol, Gut Disorders and Alzheimer’s Have in Common? Genes.
By
Simon Spichak
| September 9th, 2022
One of the largest genetic studies to date revealed extensive genetic links between Alzheimer’s and gut disorders. Cholesterol was a major factor in both….
Global Alzheimer’s Trial For China’s ‘Seaweed Drug’ Halted
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Simon Spichak, MSc
| May 20th, 2022
This Alzheimer’s drug has already been approved for use in China. The clinical trials that could lead to approval in the U.S. have just…
Study: Long-Term Antibiotic Use Linked To Cognitive Decline
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| April 7th, 2022
To treat many common bacterial infections, a short course of antibiotics is often prescribed. But in the case of chronic conditions — such as…
Should You Take Probiotics for Brain Health?
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| February 10th, 2022
There are trillions of bacteria and other microbes residing in our gut. And they’re not just freeloading; they help train the immune system and also…
The Gut Microbiome in Aging and Cognitive Health
By
Simon Spichak
| August 30th, 2021
The human body is host to trillions of microscopic organisms — collectively called the microbiome — that shape our health across the lifespan. This…
Study: Clear Link Between Gut Bacteria and Alzheimer’s
By
Hanna Nelson
| December 15th, 2020
As scientists search for ways to prevent Alzheimer’s, a team of researchers in Switzerland and Italy confirm the link between an imbalance in gut…
Gut Microbes and Alzheimer’s: A Conversation With Barbara Bendlin
By
Nicholas Chan
| October 26th, 2020
In a new field of research, scientists are studying whether microorganisms in the gut may influence brain health and Alzheimer’s. Researchers have found that…
China’s ‘Seaweed’ Alzheimer’s Drug Is Now Available to Patients
By
Lecia Bushak
| December 30th, 2019
Chinese officials announced conditional approval to a seaweed-based drug in November. Now, it’s available on the Chinese market. Oligomannate is the first drug to…
China Approves ‘Seaweed Drug’ for Treatment of Alzheimer’s
By
Phil Gutis
| November 4th, 2019
Building on research into the connection between dementia, inflammation and bacteria in our digestive systems, Chinese officials awarded conditional approval to a seaweed-based drug…