New Clue to the Cause of Alzheimer's

I read most of the books published on Alzheimer's in the last five years. I also read thousands of articles. I keep wondering if scientists are looking in the right place. Is the plaque made up of beta-amyloid the place they should be looking; and if so, is the path to a remedy or cure?

The article on the next page addresses this issue. This gives me hope.

clipped from www.time.com Morrison-Bogorad said the findings may help explain the discovery of plaque in the brains of people who do not develop dementia. For some time, doctors have wondered why they find some brains in autopsy that are heavily coated with beta-amyloid, but the person did not have Alzheimer's.

National Policy Discussion on Diagnosing Early-Stage Alzheimer's

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Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects

I thought I would shoot this in here in case you missed. The active ingredient is found in the flesh and rind of the watermelon. As you know this is not the tasty part. On the other hand, a lot cheaper then Viagra.

Have a great July 4th weekend everyone!

clipped from news.yahoo.com A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra — but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long. Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra, said scientists in Texas, one of the nation's top producers of the seedless variety. Found in the flesh and rind of watermelons, citrulline reacts with the body's enzymes when consumed in large quantities and is changed into arginine, an amino acid that benefits the heart and the circulatory and immune systems.

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Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes

clipped from health.usnews.com There's more on meditation at the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Relax! Stress, if Managed, Can Be Good For You You're aiming for stimulated and focused—but not frazzled. Healthful Lifestyle Teaches Prostate Genes to Behave Living right—with a good diet, exercise, and low stress—brings out the best in your genes. Audio: Dr. Dean Ornish on How Diet Affects Genes

Deal lets U.S. drones strike bin Laden

clipped from www.washingtontimes.com The United States has a standing agreement with Pakistan that CIA-operated Predator drones may strike Osama bin Laden's hide-out without prior permission from Islamabad, according to people familiar with the arrangement.

The Death of Equities and the Housing Abyss

clipped from efhutton.blogspot.com File this under food for thought. This Business Week cover entitled the Death of Equities appeared August 13, 1979. It took about 3 years and then the market bottomed and started its big bull run. Here is the July 7, 2008 cover of Business Week. To you read about The Housing Abyss following the link.