Alzheimer

Those who fear aluminum in deodorant: It is nothing compared to our daily intake

People fear aluminum in deodorants because of claims about breast cancer and degenerative diseases – but repeated tests and official medical reports say otherwise.

Apply deodorant to clean, dry skin
Environmental pollution

A huge study: This is the main factor in Alzheimer’s that you can control

People who maintained rich intellectual engagement throughout their lives developed Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment years later compared to others

A study found: These are the activities that delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by at least 5 years

Every measurable decrease in retinal thickness increased the risk of Alzheimer’s by about 3%

A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance


Can Israeli lab stop staggering death toll from antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

"Antimicrobial resistance, is like climate change. We need to act now so our children can have a world to live in" says Dr. Nadav Sorek head of Assuta Ashdod Hospital’s infectious disease center.

 Dr. Nadav Sorek, head of Samson Assuta Ashdod Hospital’s new emerging infectious disease center and clinical microbiology lab together with lab researchers

COVID-19 brain fog, dementia risk higher for 2 years after infection - study

A major study of over 1.25 million people has indicated that people with COVID-19 are at a higher risk of brain fog and dementia, as well as other neurological and mental health conditions.

Mental health [illustrative]

This is the amazing thing that spinach does to your brain

Leafy greens are healthy, can help you maintain a healthy weight and promote heart health. Don’t wait, go buy kale and spinach.

Among the world’s healthiest vegetables, spinach

Which leisure activities are linked to lower risk of dementia? - study

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis encompassing 38 studies from around the world.

Holocaust survivor Betty Stein, 92, (L) and Eli Boyer, 91, play ping pong at a program for people with Alzheimer's and dementia at the Arthur Gilbert table tennis center in Los Angeles

This heart abnormality can raise your risk for dementia - study

An abnormality in the heart's left atrium known as atrial cardiopathy is already linked to stroke and atrial fibrillation, but it may be independently linked to dementia as well.

Virtual image of human heart

Israeli researchers find new molecule that constantly renews cell vitality - study

The promising new molecule, found in diseased tissues by Hebrew University researchers, may eventually prevent age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Illustrative photo of two elderly people staring at a beach.

Can ADHD drugs treat Alzheimer’s disease? - study

New research says there is "good evidence" that antidepressants, blood pressure and ADHD medications could help treat certain symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

 Patients with Alzheimer's and dementia are sit inside the Alzheimer foundation in Mexico City

Possible cause of long COVID ‘brain fog’ revealed - study

In the course of their research, scientists found that the neurological effects of long-COVID were strikingly similar to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

 A healthy brain compared to a brain suffering from Alzheimer's Disease

Wanting to give away money may be linked to early Alzheimer’s disease -study

The results of the study showed that older adults who choose to give away a larger portion of their money also tended to demonstrate poorer performance on cognitive assessments.

AN ELDERLY Russian immigrant checks her mail at the Diplomat Hotel in Jerusalem

Flu vaccination linked to 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer’s - study

The study came after a link between the flu vaccine and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease was discovered by UTHealth Houston researchers two years prior.

 Patients with Alzheimer's and dementia are sit inside the Alzheimer foundation in Mexico City