Scientists Discover Shock Therapy That Can Cure Dementia

There are no medications to prevent dementia, which affects nearly a million people in the UK. But there might be a breakthrough soon as scientists have discovered that shock therapy can cure dementia.

Researchers have discovered a mechanism to repair 'misfolded' proteins related to dementia, bringing the possibility of a cure one step closer.

A 'shock' to cells can repair the aberrant build-up of proteins called amyloid beta in the brain, according to researchers, reports Daily Mail....

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