Study showed resveratrol may help a person with Alzheimer's
Resveratrol is found in grapes, chocolate, and red wine
It slows down disease progression
An antioxidant found in chocolates, grapes, and red wine was seen to help persons with Alzheimer's, a recent study disclosed.
In an article posted by CNN, it was disclosed that researchers from 21 medical centers in United States looked at the safety and effectiveness of taking high doses of antioxidant resveratrol in an experimental pill -- equal to the amount found in 1,000 bottles of red wine -- in some 119 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's disease, according to alz.org, is a type of dementia which causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. At first, Alzheimer's is characterized by difficulty in remembering newly learned information. As the disease advances through the brain, it leads to increasingly severe symptoms, including disorientation, mood and behavior changes; deepening confusion about events, time
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'Not recommended'
On the other hand, as posted by Fox News, researchers, as of the moment, could not say whether it is good or bad for the patients.
“Is this good or bad? We don’t really fully know yet,” said Dr. R. Scott Turner, professor of neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center and lead investigator of the study. “It doesn’t seem to be bad because patients aren’t worsening."
The team is set to continue analyzing the study data. The researchers hope to complete a phase III study to identify cognitive outcomes of the treatment.
As of the moment, resveratrol is not yet recommended.
“We’re not recommending people take resveratrol,” Turner noted. “I think we’re just cracking the door open to a new strategy that’s targeting aging mechanisms, as opposed to targeting amyloid
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia affecting the older population. Symptoms are more noticeable over time due to the severity of the stages worsening. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It accounts for fifty to eighty percent of dementia cases. Contrary to belief Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. Different parts of the brain are affected causing multiple symptoms sometimes not diagnosed until later stages in the disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a complex illness that affects the brain tissue directly and undergoes gradual memory and behavioral changes which makes it difficult to diagnose. It is known to be the most common form of dementia and is irreversible. Over four million older Americans have Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to triple in the next twenty years as more people live into their eighties and nineties. (Johnson, 1989). There is still no cure for Alzheimer’s but throughout the past few years a lot of progress has been made.
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Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in America and in the world at this point in time and the number of cases is only increasing. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s might include a decline in mental capacity, confusion, and forgetting how to do simple tasks. The disease in not limited to the older generation but is far more prevalent. There is no existing cure for Alzheimer’s and only a few medications that can mildly treat the disease but they vary from patient to patient and are not very affective. Many people are now trying to focus on preventing the disease in its early stages. Some ways in which people do this is by pairing a healthy diet with both cognitive and physical exercises.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and this terminal, progressive brain disorder has no known cause or cure. Its greatest known risk factor is increasing age which is why is it is infamous for developing in the elderly, typically in ages 65 or over, however for the 5%(1) that develop Alzheimer’s in their 40s or 50s it is known as early Alzheimer’s. Because Alzheimer’s worsens over time, those with it tend to struggle with completing daily tasks especially elderly people. Given that there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, the treatments available slow the worsening of dementia symptoms and improve quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. It is not known what causes Alzheimer's, however, those with Alzheimer's have been found to have abnormal amounts of protein (amyloid plaques) and fibres.(The amyloid plaques and fibres are found in regions of the brain where problem solving and thinking take place e.g The cerebrum.) Due to the unusual amounts of amyloid plaques and fibres, it reduces the effectiveness of healthy neurons and eventually, destroying them.
Alzheimer’s disease is rising at a very high rate. “The number of new cases per year is estimated at 360,000 equating to 980 new cases per day or 40 new cases every hour” (Cummings and Cole 1) This evidence shows that an increasing number of people will discover the effects of a cognitive impairment that will most likely be due to Alzheimer’s disease. As people age, their risk of being diagnosed with this disease increases ...
Nowadays, over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s Association, 2013). This statistic is staggering, and unless a prevention or cure is found, it’s predicted that 16 million of Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease by 2050 (Alzheimer’s Association, 2007). Alzheimer’s disease can be either sporadic or familial. Sporadic Alzheimer’s disease can affect adults at any age, but usually after age 65. Familial Alzheimer’s disease is a rare genetic condition where one of several genes is mutated and finally lead to Alzheimer’s disease, usually in their 40’s or 50’s. (Fight Alzheimer’s Save Australia, 2010) Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, (Sam Fazio, 2008), degenerative brain disease that slowly destroys brain cells, resulting in impairment of cognitive function and eventually even the ability to perform the simplest tasks of daily life.( Alzheimer’s Association, 2014) Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s disease has no current cure, but treatments for symptoms are available and research continues. For instance, Rivastigmine is a parasympathomimetic or cholinergic agent for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug can be administered orally or via a transdermal patch and is normally sold under the trade name Exelon. (Wikipedia, 2014) ; (AMH,2013)
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia which is a brain disorder that impairs mental functioning. Dementia attacks the part of the brain which controls memory, language, and thought. It makes everyday tasks like remembering to brushing your teeth, or to pay your bills next to impossible to do, which is why so many people who are diagnosed with this disease are in complete care. This disease has different phases, the first being slight forgetfulness and then the persons emotions may heighten as well as language impairment, violent outbursts, loss of bladder control and from there it keeps getting worse until complete dysfunction of the brain occurs and eventually death, which most of the time is the result of infection.
Alzheimer is a progressive disease of the brain that causes memory and cognitive function loss. Alzheimer symptoms are apathy, difficulty remembering recent events, depression, disorientation, behavioral changes, and difficulty speaking, swallowing
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia, “a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities (Shenk 14)”. Alzheimer’s is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder that slowly destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, make judgments, communicate, and accomplish daily activities. As Alzheimer’s progresses, individuals may also experience changes in personality and behavior, such as anxiety, suspiciousness or aggravation, as well as illusions or hallucinations.
A myth about Alzheimer disease says that nothing can be done about the disease. This is not true. Much can be done to assist the person with Alzheimer’s disease to maintain the highest possible level of functioning as long as possible and in providing the highest quality of life.
Alzheimer’s is a disease that effects the brain and causes dementia symptoms. Dementia is the generic term that is used by healthcare professionals to describe the symptoms of memory and judgment issues that effect patients and replaces the term senile.
Great amounts of research and studies are going into dementia, but as seen by the various different approaches taken, it is a difficult matter, to try and prevent. There are some positive results that have potential to help prevent dementia, such as the medication that reduces the chance of getting a stroke and the use of antioxidants and fish oil to help nourish and keep the cells of the body strong.
Having become an unsurprising part of growing old in the United States, Alzheimer's disease is an often misunderstood affliction that still leaves much unexplained. Though medical science has conceived the ideal ways to treat and care for a patient suffering from the disease, the essential information regarding its causes and method of eradication are unfortunately not yet within grasp. Affecting several million Americans a year, with some as young as 50, Alzheimer's is a serious problem that seniors face, often rendering them unable to enjoy their lives.
Research is being done to see if there are any possible way Alzheimer’s disease could be cured. This disease is not preventable but there are ways to lower the chance of getting it. It is said that by lowering the chances of getting heart disease is the best chance to lower the possibilities of getting Alzheimer’s because the effect of heart disease typically means there is a risk for Alzheimer’s (6). By staying strong and staying active is someone’s lifetime is a way to reduce any chance of getting this disease. People need to stay strong socially, physically, and mentally. Staying on a healthy diet by eating food with low saturated fats and by using healthier oils. Although there is no way to prevent Alzheimer’s there are ways to increase the chances