Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s

An apple a day…makes muscles bigger?!

Posted on August 19, 2011 by NerdyOne

The title of this post is not much of an exaggeration on research published this past June. Scientists at the University of Iowa set out to find potential therapies to treat muscle atrophy, which is simply defined as a decrease … Continue reading →

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Insight into the Alzheimer’s experience

Posted on July 6, 2011 by NerdyOne

When I stand in front of my bookshelf, my eyes return to this book more than most, and I think that fact speaks to the power this book has. I recently posted about research on neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

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New hope in the fight against neurodegenerative disease

Posted on July 4, 2011 by NerdyOne

Background: Neurodegenerative disorders, like Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s diseases, are devastating. I’m sure many would attest that witnessing the slow and progressive loss of a loved one mentally and emotionally is one of the most painful experiences imaginable. There is no … Continue reading →

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