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 ...