Resveratrol shows promise in protecting the brain and nervous system against disorders associated with aging and genetic factors. In laboratory studies, resveratrol’s antioxidant effect has been shown to protect against nerve cell damage caused by beta-amyloid peptide, which accumulates in the brains of [tag]Alzheimer’s[/tag] sufferers. This has led several research teams to propose that resveratrol may be a useful treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
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You can also take extra steps to preserve and enhance brain function. For example, one of the most important neurotransmitters in the brain is acetylcholine, which has a vital role in higher mental functions such as thinking, learning, and memory. As we get older, our production of acetylcholine declines, and low levels are associated with short-term memory impairment. Acetylcholine synthesis is dramatically impaired in people with Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, the most popular drug for patients with Alzheimer’s is Aricept, which blocks the enzymes that break down acetylcholine.
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If you’re over 55, you’ve probably experienced some lapses in memory. If you forget a thing or two, lose your keys, or misplace your glasses from time to time, don’t worry. Occasional lapses are a normal effect of decades of depreciation on the mechanisms of memory. All mechanisms fatigue over time, and your brain is no exception. However you can slow down deterioration with regular care and maintenance. If you tune your engine, rotate your tires, and change your oil on schedule, your car will run better and last longer. Let’s take a look at the mechanisms of memory, and what you can do to tune up your brain, prevent memory loss, and even increase cognitive function.
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Take more folic acid. According to a 2007 study, folic acid protects against this crushing disease. Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center enrolled a group of 965 New Yorkers who were 65 years old or older and didn't have dementia, and measured their dietary and supplement intake of folate/folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12. The participants were followed for an average of six and a half years; over that period, 192 of them developed Alzheimer’s. Researchers then looked at the study subjects intake of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 and found one very significant association: the higher the folic acid intake, the lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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There is still no cure for Alzheimer’s disÂease. Nearly 4 million Americans have the devastating brain disorder. What’s more, there is no proven way to prevent it. But researchers have identified several ways to protect the aging brain against other causes of dementia.. .as well as certain forms of damage that may lead to Alzheimer’s.
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All neurological traumas, whether they're caused by stroke or an injury to the spinal cord or head, have many things in common. The initial injury triggers swelling and inflammation in the brain and/or spinal column, which hampers blood flow and oxygen delivery. This leads to the accumulation of metabolic waste products, which further aggravate swelling and inflammation, starting a vicious cycle of oxygen deprivation and damage.
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Ginkgo biloba is an herb with a long history of treating memory and cognitive dysfunction. In addition to its powerful antioxidant effects, it also increases blood flow to the brain, which facilitates the delivery of nutrients and oxygen and boosts overall brain function. Now, Italian researchers have shown that ginkgo works just as well as donepezil (Aricept), one of the most popular drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s-related dementia. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, patients with mild-to-moderate dementia were given daily doses of either 160 mg of ginkgo, 5 mg of donepezil, or a placebo. After 24 weeks, the researchers concluded that ginkgo was “clinically comparable†in efficacy to the drug.
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Keeping brains sharp as you age Brief sessions of brain exercise can have long-lasting benefits for elderly people, helping them stay mentally fit for at least five years, one of the most rigorous tests of the “use-it-or-lose-it†theory suggests. For people age 73 on average, just 10 sessions — less time than it takes to stay physically fit —. helped keep their brains sharp.
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What Is Alzheimer's?
We all suffer some decline in mental functions as we grow older. After age 60, most of us find it harder to remember names, appointments, etc. This kind of forgetfulness differs greatly from what happens with dementia. People with dementia lose the ability to recognize familiar faces. They may ask the same question repeatedly during a five-minute conversation. Ultimately, they become unable to stand or even swallow. Two out of three cases of dementia are caused by Alzheimer’s. The risk of developing Alzheimer's rises with age. Roughly 8% of people over age 65 have it, as do nearly 30% of those over age 85.
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You can improve your memory with supplements. Mental function is largely dependent on an adequate flow of blood and nutrients to the brain. If your mental function is severely impaired, of course, you need to be evaluated by a doctor. But most of the time, the simplest route to sharper thinking is to rethink your lifestyle. This includes getting regular exercise, eating meals on a regular schedule, getting a full 8 hours of good sleep each night and avoiding alcohol, cigarette smoke and air pollution.
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• Ginkgo biloba. In studies, dementia patients who took ginkgo for six to 12 months experienced improvements in thinking ability and social functioning. The Journal of the American Medica lAssociation published a study More on Brain-Boosting Strategies And Supplements
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