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Alzheimer's Disease: You Can Make a Difference by Participating in Research

Source: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/healthy-moments/Pages/archive.aspx#hm409

Did you know that whether you have a memory problem, family history of Alzheimer's disease, or no memory problems at all, you may be able to take part in research studies? Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Hodes explain….

Source: http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/healthy-moments/Pages/archive.aspx#hm409

Did you know that whether you have a memory problem, family history of Alzheimer's disease, or no memory problems at all, you may be able to take part in research studies? Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Hodes explain….

Psoriasis Tied to Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes

Source: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/news/20160427/psoriasis-tied-to-obesity-type-2-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A genetic link is one theory for the possible association, researchers say

Source: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/news/20160427/psoriasis-tied-to-obesity-type-2-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A genetic link is one theory for the possible association, researchers say

Update: Dementia rates in the UK significantly lower than forecasted, highlighting the protective role of lifestyle and education

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/04/27/update-dementia-rates-in-the-uk-significantly-lower-than-forecasted-highlighting-the-protective-role-of-lifestyle-and-education/

-- Incidence rate of dementia per 1,000 person years in CFAS I and CFAS II by age at baseline interview. Natural scale. Source: Study below

— Incidence rate of dementia per 1,000 person years in CFAS I (twenty years ago) and CFAS II (now) by age at baseline interview. Source: Study linked below.

 

 

Time for a new edition of SharpBrains’ eNewsletter, full of fascinating brain studies and emerging thinking and tools for lifelong mental health and performance. Happy reading!

New research:

  • <a href="http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/04/20/uk-study-dementia-rates-significant…

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/04/27/update-dementia-rates-in-the-uk-significantly-lower-than-forecasted-highlighting-the-protective-role-of-lifestyle-and-education/

-- Incidence rate of dementia per 1,000 person years in CFAS I and CFAS II by age at baseline interview. Natural scale. Source: Study below

— Incidence rate of dementia per 1,000 person years in CFAS I (twenty years ago) and CFAS II (now) by age at baseline interview. Source: Study linked below.

 

 

Time for a new edition of SharpBrains’ eNewsletter, full of fascinating brain studies and emerging thinking and tools for lifelong mental health and performance. Happy reading!

New research:

  • <a href="http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/04/20/uk-study-dementia-rates-significant…

Eating Salmon During Pregnancy May Protect Baby From Asthma

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/eating-salmon-during-pregnancy-may-protect-baby-from-asthma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eating-salmon-during-pregnancy-may-protect-baby-from-asthma

If you are pregnant and dreaming of healthy babies, it’s time to load up your plate with some salmon. Apparently, children born to mothers who had eaten salmon during their pregnancy are less likely to acquire asthma, as compared with children born to non-salmon-eating mothers. Professor Philip Calder from the University of Southamptonconducted a pregnancy

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/eating-salmon-during-pregnancy-may-protect-baby-from-asthma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eating-salmon-during-pregnancy-may-protect-baby-from-asthma

If you are pregnant and dreaming of healthy babies, it’s time to load up your plate with some salmon. Apparently, children born to mothers who had eaten salmon during their pregnancy are less likely to acquire asthma, as compared with children born to non-salmon-eating mothers. Professor Philip Calder from the University of Southamptonconducted a pregnancy

Read More…

Final 12 Hours to Register @ Virtual Lecture on 25 Must-Know Brain Health Facts

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/04/19/final-36-hours-to-register-virtual-lecture-on-25-must-know-brain-health-facts/

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Quick heads-up: As a result of the ongoing collaboration between UCLA Healthy Campus Initiative and SharpBrains, we are offering 50 additional passes at a 20% discount to participate in this Thursday’s virtual lecture on 25 Must-Know Facts to Harness Neuroplasticity & Technology For Better Brain Health.

Please join 150+ participants in 12 countries (see image above) who have registered so far! We’d love to add your perspective to the conversation, and to count on your help as a Brain Ambassa…

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/04/19/final-36-hours-to-register-virtual-lecture-on-25-must-know-brain-health-facts/

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Quick heads-up: As a result of the ongoing collaboration between UCLA Healthy Campus Initiative and SharpBrains, we are offering 50 additional passes at a 20% discount to participate in this Thursday’s virtual lecture on 25 Must-Know Facts to Harness Neuroplasticity & Technology For Better Brain Health.

Please join 150+ participants in 12 countries (see image above) who have registered so far! We’d love to add your perspective to the conversation, and to count on your help as a Brain Ambassa…

HIV Patients Now Living Long Enough to Develop Alzheimer’s

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/hiv-patients-now-living-long-enough-to-develop-alzheimers

by Robert Preidt for HealthDay: The first case of Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed in a person with HIV highlights the fact that long-time HIV survivors are starting to reach ages where their risk for Alzheimer’s increases, researchers report. The 71-year-old man……

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-about-it/hiv-patients-now-living-long-enough-to-develop-alzheimers

by Robert Preidt for HealthDay: The first case of Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed in a person with HIV highlights the fact that long-time HIV survivors are starting to reach ages where their risk for Alzheimer’s increases, researchers report. The 71-year-old man……

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