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Depression may lead to higher risk of Lewy Body Dementia

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

Alternative treatments for mental illness — and isn’t Lewy Body Dementia a type of mental illness?

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

TImothy Hudson November 2, 2018November 28, 2018 Mental Illness, Science News about Lewy Body Dementia No Comments Read more

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