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Curry Spice Curcumin And Parkinson's Disease? Protects Against A53T Alpha-synuclein-induced Toxicity
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800
Johns Hopkins Researchers at Neuroscience 2008 - Curcumin, derived from the curry spice turmeric, has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Both oxidative damage - damage caused by oxygen - and inflammation have been implicated in nerve cell death associated with Parkinson's disease. Now, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have shown in a laboratory model of Parkinson's disease that curcumin does protect cells from dying.
Mayo Clinic Develops Potential New Therapy To Stop The Progression Of Parkinson's Disease
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.org) researchers have developed a method to reduce the production of alpha-synuclein in the brain. Alpha-synuclein is a protein that is believed to be central to the cause of Parkinson's disease (http://www.mayoclinic.org/parkinsons- disease).
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Diseases Could Be Halted By Protecting Neurons
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800
Researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) have identified a group of chemical compounds that slow the degeneration of neurons, a condition behind old-age diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Their findings are featured in the November 2008 edition of Experimental Biology and Medicine. SMU Chemistry Professor Edward R.
A Window Into Parkinson's Disease
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
A new study being published in this Friday's online edition of Cell will help answer the question, what causes Parkinson's disease? One of the most pressing questions in the medical research into Parkinson's disease is what causes the sensitive cells in the brain to die in the first place.
£2 Million Clinical Trials Funding For Alzheimer's And Parkinson's Research
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800
Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Plymouth, have received a grant funding of £2million over the next five years from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to investigate new ways of developing clinical trials for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
UK Experts Warn About Untested Remedies And Issue Guide To Consumers
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Medical experts from UK charities concerned about the rise in miracle cure stories, wonder drugs and so-called breakthrough therapies have teamed up to produce a guide that explains how to tell the beneficial from the bogus.
Harvard Medical Research: Aging
Modifiable Factors Associated With Long Life
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:00:01 -0500
A healthy lifestyle during the early elderly years—including weight management, exercising regularly and not smoking—may be associated with a greater probability of living to age 90 in men, as well as good health and physical function. Additional topics at Aging More consumer-oriented research news at Consumer information
Coverage Improves Health and Reduces Heart Complications
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:41:02 -0500
A 12-year study of over 7,000 Americans shows that individuals without health insurance experience a dramatic improvement in their subsequent health trends when they become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Additional topics at Aging More consumer-oriented research news at Consumer information
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Curry Spice Curcumin And Parkinson's Disease? Protects Against A53T Alpha-synuclein-induced Toxicity
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800
Johns Hopkins Researchers at Neuroscience 2008 - Curcumin, derived from the curry spice turmeric, has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Both oxidative damage - damage caused by oxygen - and inflammation have been implicated in nerve cell death associated with Parkinson's disease. Now, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have shown in a laboratory model of Parkinson's disease that curcumin does protect cells from dying.
Mayo Clinic Develops Potential New Therapy To Stop The Progression Of Parkinson's Disease
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.org) researchers have developed a method to reduce the production of alpha-synuclein in the brain. Alpha-synuclein is a protein that is believed to be central to the cause of Parkinson's disease (http://www.mayoclinic.org/parkinsons- disease).
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Diseases Could Be Halted By Protecting Neurons
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800
Researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) have identified a group of chemical compounds that slow the degeneration of neurons, a condition behind old-age diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Their findings are featured in the November 2008 edition of Experimental Biology and Medicine. SMU Chemistry Professor Edward R.
A Window Into Parkinson's Disease
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
A new study being published in this Friday's online edition of Cell will help answer the question, what causes Parkinson's disease? One of the most pressing questions in the medical research into Parkinson's disease is what causes the sensitive cells in the brain to die in the first place.
£2 Million Clinical Trials Funding For Alzheimer's And Parkinson's Research
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800
Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Plymouth, have received a grant funding of £2million over the next five years from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to investigate new ways of developing clinical trials for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
UK Experts Warn About Untested Remedies And Issue Guide To Consumers
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Medical experts from UK charities concerned about the rise in miracle cure stories, wonder drugs and so-called breakthrough therapies have teamed up to produce a guide that explains how to tell the beneficial from the bogus.
Harvard Medical Research: Aging
Modifiable Factors Associated With Long Life
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:00:01 -0500
A healthy lifestyle during the early elderly years—including weight management, exercising regularly and not smoking—may be associated with a greater probability of living to age 90 in men, as well as good health and physical function. Additional topics at Aging More consumer-oriented research news at Consumer information
Coverage Improves Health and Reduces Heart Complications
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:41:02 -0500
A 12-year study of over 7,000 Americans shows that individuals without health insurance experience a dramatic improvement in their subsequent health trends when they become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Additional topics at Aging More consumer-oriented research news at Consumer information
Sites:
Activity Resources: Designed to provide activity professionals with quick, easy and comprehensive access to www resourcesAgeWiseLiving: AgeWiseLiving provides coaching and counseling on care for the aging to families and professional care givers.
American Medical Directors Association: The American Medical Directors Association is the premiere online resource for long-term care medical directors, attending physicians and health professionals
American Society on Aging: ASA - The American Society on Aging - is the largest, most dynamic professional membership association in the field of aging.
At Health Newsletter: Characteristics of Alzheimer's Disease
Becky Dorner and Associates: Registered Dietitian Becky Dorner of Becky Dorner & Associates brings you high quality nutrition and dietary information.
Caring Connection: A comprehensive care manager for older adults needing supportive senior services to remain in their home communities.
Chicagoland Caregivers: Senior home care from Chicago caregivers. Chicagoland provides Chicago senior caregiving services to assist you or a loved one to continue to live at home.
Coalition of Agencies Serving the Elderly: Case provides resource information for caregivers, seniors and professionals working with the elderly in San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Golden Care Nurse's Registry, Inc.: We provide reliable, professional and paraprofessional private duty in-home care in the comfort and privacy of your own home in Los Angeles, Orange, Fullerton, Brea, Garden Grove, Newport, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine and Long Beach. Our services are very helpful to clients who are infirm, convales...
Home Caregivers Accreditation Of America: We Accredit home care giving agencies and offer families security when searching for a non-medical in home companion care giving company for seniors and others at home.
Long Term Care: Mailing list for people who work in or provide care in long term care facilities.
Senior Citizen Consultants: We are MI based nurses who have years of geriatric and rehabilitation experience in assessing health care needs, developing plans, and accessing community resources to maximize goals of independence.
The American Geriatrics Society: Membership is primarily for health care professionals. Patient education forum, geriatrics training initiatives, vourses and conferences.
The Canadian Home Care Association: Information about home care services in Canada. Membership and available brochures information.
The Caregiver Resource Center: caregiver, information, education, consultation and support services for elders and care-givers
The National Association of Activity Professionals: NAAP - National Association of Activities Professionals
The Senior Moments Game: A therapetic board game designed for persons who experience memory loss and for their caretakers.
Therapy Resources: Therapy Resources Inc. has group activity ideas,books,CDs,games that will add fun and purpose to your activity calendars and care plans. Find your unique therapy resources here. Get free group activities ideas and a monthly calendar
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