Published in the Wall Street Journal on January 31, 2012, an Australian study with laboratory mice showed that "reducing excess iron in the brain can alleviate Alzheimer's-like symptoms". Research of the metals role of the aging brain is very complicated, and so far has lagged behind other research. Researchers have found out that an "overabundance of iron accumulated in the brain is toxic". Now, to find out how this happens!
Read the article at:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204740904577192901072611524.html
Friday, April 27, 2012
Eat Fish, Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's?
Published in the Wall Street Journal on February 28, 2012, eating a rich diet of fish can help aging people maintain a healthy brain. In one ongoing Framingham study found out that eating salmon or tuna can even lower the risk of Alzheimer's and other dementia problems! Check this article at:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204653604577249192836516880.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204653604577249192836516880.html
More News!!!
Recently published in USA Today on April 19, 2012, "a higher level of physical activity" can aid in delaying of the onset of Alzheimer's. This is great news - not only for people who exercise with great intensity, but for also people who partake in tasks as simple as gardening, cooking, cleaning, and washing dishes. Research was first published in the journal of Neurology and was part of a four-year study at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Here is the article: http://www.usatoday.com/NEWS/usaedition/2012-04-19-Alzheimers--exercise-helps---_ST_U.htm
Here is the article: http://www.usatoday.com/NEWS/usaedition/2012-04-19-Alzheimers--exercise-helps---_ST_U.htm
Sunday, April 15, 2012
News! News! News! The latest in detecting Alzheimer's earlier than ever!
Published in the Wall Street Journal on Monday April 9th, 2012, Elli Lilly has developed a test that detects the proteins that are similarly found in patients with Alzheimers!
What this means is that doctors could effectively detect Alzheimer's at the earliest possible sign of patients memory problems! Also, for those patients for whom the test results are negative, doctors can then try to find other potential causes for their memory problems. This would eliminate a lot of wasted time, money, and energy for sure!
Please read the article! Here it is!
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304587704577332090297872490.html
Exciting! Thanks for your support!
"Don't wait for inspiration to come find you. Become it" (yourbuds.com)
What this means is that doctors could effectively detect Alzheimer's at the earliest possible sign of patients memory problems! Also, for those patients for whom the test results are negative, doctors can then try to find other potential causes for their memory problems. This would eliminate a lot of wasted time, money, and energy for sure!
Please read the article! Here it is!
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304587704577332090297872490.html
Exciting! Thanks for your support!
"Don't wait for inspiration to come find you. Become it" (yourbuds.com)
Monday, April 2, 2012
Finally, the 100 by 100 Logo !
Well, finally I made a logo to match my objective here and I'm so excited!
I will wear these shirts with great pride in all of my Ultras I run. I like how the Alzheimer's logo is printed in the middle of the runner's chest too. That is where I keep people afflicted with this disease - right next to my heart. Hopefully, wearing these shirts will help spread the word that there is a huge need of support for Alzheimer's. Here are some of the basic printed shirts I have so far! Please, spread the word! Look for me at the Ultra races!
I will wear these shirts with great pride in all of my Ultras I run. I like how the Alzheimer's logo is printed in the middle of the runner's chest too. That is where I keep people afflicted with this disease - right next to my heart. Hopefully, wearing these shirts will help spread the word that there is a huge need of support for Alzheimer's. Here are some of the basic printed shirts I have so far! Please, spread the word! Look for me at the Ultra races!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Finished the 2012 American Birkebeiner 54K Classic Race on 2/25/12 !!!
Ultra #3 Finished!
Held in Cable and Hayward, Wisconsin, the Birkie is one the worlds best cross country ski races. Running in its 39th year, the Birkie attracted 9000 skiers from all over the world which always includes many olympians as well. I feel very accomplished for competing in this event and very happy that I finished with a smile on my face!
I finished in the 60% percentile in the Classic 54K (33.55 miles) race with a time of 5:25:13. My wife, Lori was there at the finish to greet me too! What a finish to have thousands of spectators cheering you in on main st. downtown Hayward! I will always remember this one for sure! I am truly a very happy ultra-skier!
Here are a few photos of me at the finish, my wife Lori, and very good midwestern friends Ultra Bill Thom and Mike Pellikan. Bill and Mike finished their 50K Birkie Skate Race in 3:55 and 4:20 respectively. These are great times for one who doesn't know.
Donated: $100.00 2/28/12
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
LATEST NEWS YET! As of : 1/17/12
The Federal Government has made a goal to have an effective treatment for Alheimer's by 2025!
Yeah! Way to go!
The priority is to make sure doctors are able to to recognize and identify the symptoms early and then give patients the proper drugs. As of this moment, we may have effective drugs but we're giving them too late.
Here is the lastest news yet on the CBS News with Scott Pelly!
Go to:http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57360569/finding-a-treatment-for-alzheimers-by-2025/?tag=contentBody;cbsCarousel
Please help and donate now. Thank you so much!
Yeah! Way to go!
The priority is to make sure doctors are able to to recognize and identify the symptoms early and then give patients the proper drugs. As of this moment, we may have effective drugs but we're giving them too late.
Here is the lastest news yet on the CBS News with Scott Pelly!
Go to:http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57360569/finding-a-treatment-for-alzheimers-by-2025/?tag=contentBody;cbsCarousel
Please help and donate now. Thank you so much!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The DPR (DesPlaines River Trail Run) 50
Finished #2 Ultra!
The DPR 50 held on October 22, 2011 in Gurnee, Illinois
I am one happy 50 Miler! Here's a shot of my sister Bev and me at the finish. Thanks for all the support Bev!
50 more miles closer to bringing an end to Alheimer's!
Donated: $100.00 12/19/11
The DPR 50 held on October 22, 2011 in Gurnee, Illinois
I am one happy 50 Miler! Here's a shot of my sister Bev and me at the finish. Thanks for all the support Bev!
50 more miles closer to bringing an end to Alheimer's!
Donated: $100.00 12/19/11
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Exercise may help reduce your risk of Alzheimer's!
Evidence and studies have shown that regular exercise may be beneficial in lowering your risk of developing Alzheimer's and dementia!
Here are some web sites you can refer to!
http://www.alz.org/research/science/alzheimers_prevention_and_risk.asp
http://www.helpguide.org/elder/alzheimers_prevention_slowing_down_treatment.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4616502.stm
http://www.alzinfo.org/08/treatment-care/diet-exercise-health
Here are some web sites you can refer to!
http://www.alz.org/research/science/alzheimers_prevention_and_risk.asp
http://www.helpguide.org/elder/alzheimers_prevention_slowing_down_treatment.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4616502.stm
http://www.alzinfo.org/08/treatment-care/diet-exercise-health
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