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Restoring the past
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MEMORIES IN THE MAKING: Bringing satisfaction.
Researchers from King's College, London, and Jadavpur University in Kolkata, are examining the ancient Indian ayurvedic medicine for possible use in drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease. They studied five plants commonly used in ayurvedic medicine and found that the plants acted to prevent the breakdown of neurotransmitters, improving memory and concentration in people with Alzheimer's disease - a progressive, degenerative and irreversible brain disorder. The scientists are now trying to identify the chemical compounds responsible so they can be used to develop more effective drugs. Meanwhile, the Alzheimer's Association at Aspen Village, Denver, conducts art programmes for Alzheimer's patients, following a study that showed artwork brought a sense of satisfaction to people stricken by the disorder. The Memories in the Making programme started by the association in 1988 has today dozens of chapters in 26 U.S. States. Experts see the programme as an extraordinary outlet for Alzheimer's patients.
COMPILED BY SUBAJAYANTHI B.
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