Thursday, July 23, 2009

Looking for an Alzheimer's treatment As people age, sometimes they become more forgetful. A name that was easy to recall no longer is or specific details from events become fuzzy. At its worst, people can develop Alzheimer's Disease. Lots of research is being done to find a way to slow the development of Alzheimer's and while currently no method exists, a new study was recently released with some interesting findings. The study looked at whether Omega-3 fatty acids did anything to slow the progression of the disease. Sadly the study found that people already diagnosed with Alzheimer's who took an Omega-3 supplement showed no real improvement. However the study found that taking the supplement helped those who were just starting to become forgetful. Researchers said more work needs to be done before they make a recommendation that people should take the supplement, but it seems to be a good stepping stone. Until a true treatment is found, you can use some of these resources to help a loved one who may be suffering: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Medline Plus - Jess [Gov Gab: Your U.S. Government Blog] 10:08:35 AM

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