WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Goes Teal for Alzheimer's

WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute goes teal for Alzheimer's

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — You may have noticed that WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute was lit in teal this week, but its reasoning wasn't just for a beautiful display. As a part of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's mission to "Light the World in Teal," the Neuroscience Institute joined in to help raise awareness of Alzheimer's Disease and highlight the efforts of staff at the facility who are working to advance patients' care. The WV…

Alzheimer's may damage nerve connections in fat tissue

A recent study finds that Alzheimer’s disease can damage the communication between nerves and blood vessels within the body’s fat tissue. Published in the Journal of Lipid Research, this discovery suggests a mechanism by which the neurodegenerative condition may contribute to metabolic problems like heart disease and diabetes. Alzheimer’s disease is widely recognized for its effects on memory and cognitive function. People with the condition, ho…

Alzheimer's impact on body fat explains its effects beyond the brain

A new study has revealed that Alzheimer's disease breaks apart nerves and blood vessels in fat tissue throughout the body. The finding could help explain the disease's ravages beyond mental impairment and offers hope for better patient care.Continue ReadingCategory: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Alzheimer's disease, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular disease, Houston Methodist Research Institute, metabolism