Kristi Key+FollowNose Picking and Alzheimer’s? Wait, What?!Okay, this is wild—scientists are looking into whether picking your nose could actually increase your risk for Alzheimer’s. Apparently, dirty fingers can introduce bacteria into your nose, which might travel up to your brain and cause the kind of damage linked to dementia. The study even found that bacteria in mice led to the same sticky plaques seen in Alzheimer’s. Who knew your childhood habit could be so sketchy? #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers00Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowSound Waves vs. Alzheimer’s?!Scientists just found that blasting the brain with a specific sound frequency (40Hz) actually flushes out those nasty Alzheimer’s proteins—at least in monkeys! The effect lasted for weeks, and it’s totally non-invasive. Imagine a future where fighting Alzheimer’s could be as simple as a sound therapy session. Way less scary than current treatments, right? Fingers crossed this works for humans too! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers00Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowWhy Alzheimer’s Hits Women HarderScientists just found a possible reason why Alzheimer’s seems to hit women harder than men. Turns out, a group of proteins in the brain (called BMPs) go into overdrive in females, blocking the growth of new brain cells. But here’s the wild part: when researchers blocked these proteins in female mice, their brains started making new neurons again! This could be a game-changer for future Alzheimer’s treatments—especially for women. #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers20Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowAlzheimer’s Breakthrough in Mice?!Scientists just flipped the script on Alzheimer’s: an experimental drug actually reversed brain damage and memory loss in mice! Instead of just slowing things down, this new compound restored energy levels in brain cells and brought back cognitive function. It’s early days (still in mice, not humans yet), but the idea that Alzheimer’s might be reversible is wild. Imagine if future treatments could actually repair the brain instead of just hitting pause! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers31Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowIs One Gene Behind Most Alzheimer’s Cases?Turns out, a single gene—APOE—might be driving most Alzheimer’s and nearly half of all dementia cases, according to a huge new study. Both the APOE3 and APOE4 variants are way more involved than we thought, but having them doesn’t mean you’re doomed. Lifestyle and other factors still matter a ton! Wild how much genetics can shape our future, right? #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers40Share
rachel60+FollowAlzheimer’s Secret: Toxic Tunnels UncoveredScientists just found the brain’s hidden highways—tiny tunnels that let toxic proteins travel from cell to cell, helping Alzheimer’s spread like wildfire. Turns out, neurons aren’t just innocent bystanders; they’re actively pushing out these bad proteins, and immune cells might be helping or hurting. This could totally change how we fight the disease—think blocking the tunnels, not just cleaning up the mess. The future of Alzheimer’s treatment might be all about shutting down these sneaky routes before the damage spreads! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers00Share
Ryan Lewis+FollowAlzheimer’s Secret: It’s Mostly One Gene!Mind blown: 90% of Alzheimer’s cases might not happen without a single gene variant, APOE. Scientists now say both the ε3 and ε4 types of this gene are way more involved than we thought. Imagine if we could target these gene variants—most Alzheimer’s could be prevented! Not everyone with the gene gets dementia, but this could be a total game-changer for future treatments. Genetic testing and new drugs, anyone? #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers10Share
Jennifer Wilson+FollowCleveland researchers may have reversed Alzheimer’s in miceAlzheimer’s has always been seen as a one-way street, but a team at University Hospitals in Cleveland just flipped the script—at least in mice. By restoring a key enzyme called NAD, researchers managed to bring back full cognitive function in mice engineered to have Alzheimer’s. It’s early days, and human trials are still years away, but this is the first real proof that the disease’s damage might not be permanent. Imagine what this could mean for families here and everywhere. What do you think—could this change how we view brain health and aging? #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers00Share
shermandarlene+FollowAlzheimer’s Test From a Simple Finger-Prick?Imagine being able to screen for Alzheimer’s with just a finger-prick at home—no scary needles or hospital visits. New research shows that a dried blood spot test can spot Alzheimer’s almost as well as traditional blood draws. It’s not ready for your doctor’s office yet, but this could be a total game-changer for early detection, especially for people who hate needles or can’t get to a clinic easily. Science is wild! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers10Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowAlzheimer’s Brain Reboot? It’s HappeningAlzheimer’s might not be a one-way street after all! Scientists are seeing signs that the brain can actually bounce back—even after major damage. In mice, new treatments are restoring memory and repairing brain circuits, not just slowing decline. The secret? Targeting energy loss, inflammation, and blood flow, not just those infamous plaques. Human trials are still a ways off, but this could totally change how we think about Alzheimer’s recovery. #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers10Share
