Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Does Green Tea Prevent Alzheimer's Disease? Fact or Fiction?


One of the hottest topics in the Alzheimer's community this week is about Green Tea and its effectiveness in preventing Alzheimer's.

 
Recent articles and research reports are extolling the virtue of green tea as a potential Alzheimer's Disease prevention . Fact or hype? Read on to learn more about the current hubba bubba around green tea extract. 

 

 


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Thursday, January 07, 2010

Does Exposure to Cell Phones Reverse Alzheimer's Disease ?


Microwave radiation from cell phones may protect against and even reverse Alzheimer's-like symptoms, according to a new study involving genetically tweaked mice......
By Bob DeMarco


I know this will sound hard to believe but the study found that if cell phone exposure began before genetically engineered mice started showing signs of Alzheimer's, they were less likely to develop symptoms later on in life.

Additionally, the genetically engineered mice that were were exposed to the cell phone radiation after they had already begun to show cognitive deficits generally saw their memory impairment disappear after several months of the radiation exposure.

Go figure.

The millions of people who spend hours every day on a cell phone may have a new excuse for yakking. A surprising new study in mice provides the first evidence that long-term exposure to electromagnetic waves associated with cell phone use may actually protect against, and even reverse, Alzheimer's disease. The study, led by University of South Florida researchers at the Florida Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), was published today in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
To continue reading go here.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

FDA Approves Generic Aricept to Treat Dementia Related to Alzheimer’s Disease


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic versions of Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride) orally disintegrating tablets.
This is great news for Alzheimer's patients taking Aricept. I'll try to get more information from the generic drug manufacturer on the pricing and availability as soon as possible.

To read the full text story go here.

Monday, December 08, 2008

Obama Asks Nation for Input On Reforming Health System


Last week I wrote about one of my "pet peeves", the price Medicare pays for prescription drugs. You can read what I had to say at Obama laying the groundwork for U.S. health reform.

This Washington Post article, Obama Asks Nation for Input On Reforming Health System, really has me encouraged.
'We Want Your Exact Ideas,' Daschle Says
"In order for us to reform our health care system, we must first begin reforming how government communicates with the American people," Obama said in a statement yesterday. "These Health Care Community Discussions are a great way for the American people to have a direct say in our health reform efforts."

If you would like to get your voice heard on health reform go to Change.gov. You can enter your ideas into a simple form and submit it.