The Brain-Pancreas Connection: An Insulin Resistance Story
http://www.mwhomecare.com/diabetes-alzheimers-study/ What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Most likely when you first encountered Alzheimer’s, you heard that it w...
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Alzheimers and diabetes, the consequences of our lifestyle
Alzheimers is a neurodegenerative disease in individuals that are usually of an older age. One of the major components to Alzheimers disease (AD) is the role of...
Can you EAT your way into Alzheimer’s?
Did you know that 70% of people with type II diabetes are later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? That is a ridiculous percentage to be coincidental, but what could t...
From Alzheimer’s to Diabetes: What is the Connection?
It is no secret that Alzheimer’s Disease can be debilitating to an individual as well as to their loved ones. People look for genetic ties to the disease...
The Missing Piece: Linking Alzheimer’s Disease and Type II Diabetes
Linking Alzheimer’s Disease and Type II Diabetes The Link When picturing an individual suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and one suffering from Type...
The Genes of Alzheimer’s Disease
The Concordia College Neuroscience Program aims to consider and connect as many interdisciplinary perspectives as possible. As students, we are taught to think ...
An Unlikely Relationship: The Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
In a society that values convenience, it should not come as a shock that 1 in 4 Americans eats fast food every day. Aside from poor eating habits, it has been f...
Here’s what you may (not) know about Alzheimer’s disease: Is your diet leading to cognitive impairment?
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss and other cognitive impairments such as thinking and behavior. AD is a type...
What causes autism?
Introduction to autism: Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disease that results in impaired functioning in social communication and abnormal beh...
Autism: Trying to Put the Pieces Together
What is autism and why does it matter? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social communication and r...