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
Compounds in coffee show promise in reducing or avoiding development of Lewy Bodies
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
Nelotanserin, a drug for Lewy Body Dementia’s REM Sleep disorder symptoms, development cancelled
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
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
Pain with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease centrally regulated
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
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
Appendix Removal Lowers Risk of Parkinson’s Disease (and Lewy Bodies?)
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