There’s a strong correlation between the presence of Lewy Bodies, mis-folded alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain, and the development of “Parkinson’s Plus” conditions, which include Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD). This has
There is an interesting movement currently evolving in the research community that advocates a merging the names of Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease, possibly under the latter’s better known umbrella, since they both seem to have misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins
New research in the journal Neurology shows that activity and exercise helps brain deal with pathologies, including Lewy Bodies and the Tau proteins of Alzheimer’s Disease. The result is better cognition. There’s an interesting distinction in this study from earlier
A study recently has linked two elements in coffee as neuroprotective compounds which seem to reduce or avoid the development of Lewy Bodies. The new research using mice shows that two compounds contained in coffee work together, reducing the aggregation
Drugmaker Axovant has decided to stop development of Nelotanserin, a drug for REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD) in patients with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). RBD is a common symptom, which causes difficulties for those with the condition, resulting in the
New research links major depression disorder with increased metabolism of α-synuclein proteins. Misfolded proteins of this type form Lewy Bodies, and are a believed to be a root cause of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). If α-synuclein proteins are, somehow, strengthened
Pain seems to be more related to autonomic issues than mobility issues in a new Parkinson’s Disease pain study. And by extension, it seems likely that’d be the same with Lewy Body Dementia. Many, if not most, people with Lewy
A New York Times article covers some alternative approaches to treatment of mental illnesses that are being tested. Although Lewy Body Dementia is not typically referred to as a mental illness, it still shares many symptoms for many people. Focusing
A new study cited in the LA Times shows a significantly lower incidence of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in people who had their appendix removed in early life. This provides more evidence that the misfolding alpha-synuclein protiens believed to cause both
