New research on Alzheimer's Disease shows 'lifestyle origin at least in some degree'

(Brigham Young University) A new study in journal Alzheimer's& Dementia finds novel cellular-level support for an alternate theory that is growing in strength: Alzheimer's could actually be a result of metabolic dysfunction in the brain. " Alzheimer's Disease is increasingly being referred to as insulin resistance of the brain or Type 3 Diabetes, " said senior study author Benjamin Bikman, a professor of physiology and developmental biology at BYU. " Our research shows there is likely a lifestyle origin to the disease, at least to some degree. "
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