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Professional classical musicians are not protected from dementia

Professional classical musicians are not protected from dementia

by University of HelsinkiListening and practicing music have been reported to have many beneficial effects on human health. The effect of music on human brain has been previously studied in young

Professional classical musicians are not protected from dementia

by University of HelsinkiListening and practicing music have been reported to have many beneficial effects on human health. The effect of music on human brain has been previously studied in young
Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressants are frequently prescribed to persons with Alzheimer's disease before the diagnosis, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern

Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressants are frequently prescribed to persons with Alzheimer's disease before the diagnosis, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern
Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia

Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisparities in drug prescribing suggest that black and Asian people with dementia are not receiving the same quality of care as their white pe

Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisparities in drug prescribing suggest that black and Asian people with dementia are not receiving the same quality of care as their white pe
Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab fails to slow decline in phase III clinical trial

Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab fails to slow decline in phase III clinical trial

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company Roche has announced that two phase III trials of the potential Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab did not

Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab fails to slow decline in phase III clinical trial

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company Roche has announced that two phase III trials of the potential Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab did not
New imaging technique reveals detailed map of brain's blood flow in 3D

New imaging technique reveals detailed map of brain's blood flow in 3D

byChinese Academy of SciencesResearch overview. 1. The extended-focus optical coherence microscopy system. 2. The data acquisition and post-processing pipeline. 3. Exemplary results, showing a v

New imaging technique reveals detailed map of brain's blood flow in 3D

byChinese Academy of SciencesResearch overview. 1. The extended-focus optical coherence microscopy system. 2. The data acquisition and post-processing pipeline. 3. Exemplary results, showing a v
Genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's trigger brain inflammation in females, preclinical study finds

Genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's trigger brain inflammation in females, preclinical study finds

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeInflammatory microglia from afemalebrainin amouse model ofAlzheimer's disease. The mice also carry the APOE4 and TREM2 genetic ri

Genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's trigger brain inflammation in females, preclinical study finds

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeInflammatory microglia from afemalebrainin amouse model ofAlzheimer's disease. The mice also carry the APOE4 and TREM2 genetic ri
Neuroscientists gain insight into cause of Alzheimer's symptoms

Neuroscientists gain insight into cause of Alzheimer's symptoms

by Virginia TechVirginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that could account for some of the neural degeneration and memory loss in people with

Neuroscientists gain insight into cause of Alzheimer's symptoms

by Virginia TechVirginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that could account for some of the neural degeneration and memory loss in people with
Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

by Rowan Walker,University College LondonRed blood cells. Credit: PixabayA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could predict cognitive decline ten years before symptoms

Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

by Rowan Walker,University College LondonRed blood cells. Credit: PixabayA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could predict cognitive decline ten years before symptoms
Omega-3 fatty acids shown to exert a positive effect on the aging brain

Omega-3 fatty acids shown to exert a positive effect on the aging brain

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinResearchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin were able to show that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves memory function in humans. They stu

Omega-3 fatty acids shown to exert a positive effect on the aging brain

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinResearchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin were able to show that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves memory function in humans. They stu
Research holds promise for Alzheimer's diagnostic blood test

Research holds promise for Alzheimer's diagnostic blood test

by University of OtagoUniversity of Otago researchers have discovered a promising new marker that could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease—and all that might be required is a simple blood test

Research holds promise for Alzheimer's diagnostic blood test

by University of OtagoUniversity of Otago researchers have discovered a promising new marker that could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease—and all that might be required is a simple blood test
Greater abdominal aortic calcification ups dementia risk in older women

Greater abdominal aortic calcification ups dementia risk in older women

Older women with more advanced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) have a higher risk for late-life dementia, according to a study published online June 26 inThe Lancet Regional Health: Western

Greater abdominal aortic calcification ups dementia risk in older women

Older women with more advanced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) have a higher risk for late-life dementia, according to a study published online June 26 inThe Lancet Regional Health: Western