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New clues to Alzheimer's disease

New clues to Alzheimer's disease

by Alvin Powell,Harvard UniversityHarvard University McLean researchers Bruce Cohen, left, and Kai Sonntag have found an energy dysfunction in the cells of late-onset Alzheimer's patients, a

New clues to Alzheimer's disease

by Alvin Powell,Harvard UniversityHarvard University McLean researchers Bruce Cohen, left, and Kai Sonntag have found an energy dysfunction in the cells of late-onset Alzheimer's patients, a
Rate of Alzheimer's deaths on the rise

Rate of Alzheimer's deaths on the rise

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Thinkstock/monkeybusinessimagesThe rate of death from Alzheimer's disease in the United States increased by more than 50 percent in the past 15 years,

Rate of Alzheimer's deaths on the rise

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Thinkstock/monkeybusinessimagesThe rate of death from Alzheimer's disease in the United States increased by more than 50 percent in the past 15 years,
Gut microbiome: Meet Asaccharobacter celatus—the brain health bug

Gut microbiome: Meet Asaccharobacter celatus—the brain health bug

by Nathan Nuzum,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's a great deal of interest from scientists and the public alike in how we can keep our minds sharp and our brains healt

Gut microbiome: Meet Asaccharobacter celatus—the brain health bug

by Nathan Nuzum,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere's a great deal of interest from scientists and the public alike in how we can keep our minds sharp and our brains healt
Study highlights financial burden of dementia on older adults, families

Study highlights financial burden of dementia on older adults, families

by Sam Fahmy,Georgia State UniversityCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsA new study that provides details on out-of-pocket expenses for people with dementia finds that costs for long-term care

Study highlights financial burden of dementia on older adults, families

by Sam Fahmy,Georgia State UniversityCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsA new study that provides details on out-of-pocket expenses for people with dementia finds that costs for long-term care
A newly characterized form of tau may be involved in initiating Alzheimer's disease

A newly characterized form of tau may be involved in initiating Alzheimer's disease

JANUARY 22, 2024by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe tau protein accumulates in abnormal shapes in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's d

A newly characterized form of tau may be involved in initiating Alzheimer's disease

JANUARY 22, 2024by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe tau protein accumulates in abnormal shapes in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's d
People with dementia gain from learning self-management skills

People with dementia gain from learning self-management skills

by University of ExeterPeople with early-stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their own condition, a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found.Research in

People with dementia gain from learning self-management skills

by University of ExeterPeople with early-stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their own condition, a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found.Research in
New biological research framework for Alzheimer's seeks to spur discovery

New biological research framework for Alzheimer's seeks to spur discovery

by National Institutes of HealthThis table shows column of the eight biomarker profiles (left) and corresponding categories (right) outlined in the framework that could be used to group research

New biological research framework for Alzheimer's seeks to spur discovery

by National Institutes of HealthThis table shows column of the eight biomarker profiles (left) and corresponding categories (right) outlined in the framework that could be used to group research
Alzheimer's may hamper ability to perceive pain

Alzheimer's may hamper ability to perceive pain

(HealthDay)—Alzheimer's disease may affect people's ability to recognize when they are in pain, a new study shows.Undetected pain may allow underlying health issues to go untreated, leading to

Alzheimer's may hamper ability to perceive pain

(HealthDay)—Alzheimer's disease may affect people's ability to recognize when they are in pain, a new study shows.Undetected pain may allow underlying health issues to go untreated, leading to