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Study reveals the possibility of curbing synapse loss in Alzheimer's

Study reveals the possibility of curbing synapse loss in Alzheimer's

by Children's Hospital BostonThis schematic shows how beta-amyloid (Aß) oligomers, the classical complement cascade and microglia work together to induce synapse loss in the pre-plaque Alzhei

Study reveals the possibility of curbing synapse loss in Alzheimer's

by Children's Hospital BostonThis schematic shows how beta-amyloid (Aß) oligomers, the classical complement cascade and microglia work together to induce synapse loss in the pre-plaque Alzhei
New approaches to understanding Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

New approaches to understanding Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

by Alzheimer's Research UKIn a study presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2016, researchers at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute have explo

New approaches to understanding Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

by Alzheimer's Research UKIn a study presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2016, researchers at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute have explo
Antidepressant use increases risk of head injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease

Antidepressant use increases risk of head injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressant use is associated with an increased risk of head injuries and traumatic brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a ne

Antidepressant use increases risk of head injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressant use is associated with an increased risk of head injuries and traumatic brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a ne
New figures show only 25% of British adults think dementia risk can be reduced

New figures show only 25% of British adults think dementia risk can be reduced

by Alzheimer's Research UKA leading dementia expert is calling for greater public awareness of the risk factors for dementia, following a new poll showing only a quarter of British adults thi

New figures show only 25% of British adults think dementia risk can be reduced

by Alzheimer's Research UKA leading dementia expert is calling for greater public awareness of the risk factors for dementia, following a new poll showing only a quarter of British adults thi
Immune system dysfunction may occur early in Alzheimer's disease

Immune system dysfunction may occur early in Alzheimer's disease

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAn association between inflammation biomarkers in both blood plasma and cerebrospinal flu

Immune system dysfunction may occur early in Alzheimer's disease

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAn association between inflammation biomarkers in both blood plasma and cerebrospinal flu
Alzheimer's disease study links brain health and physical activity

Alzheimer's disease study links brain health and physical activity

by IOS PressCredit: IOS PressPeople at risk for Alzheimer's disease who do more moderate-intensity physical activity, but not light-intensity physical activity, are more likely to have health

Alzheimer's disease study links brain health and physical activity

by IOS PressCredit: IOS PressPeople at risk for Alzheimer's disease who do more moderate-intensity physical activity, but not light-intensity physical activity, are more likely to have health
Driving behaviors harbor early signals of dementia

Driving behaviors harbor early signals of dementia

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing naturalistic driving data and machine learning techniques, researchers at Columbia University Mailman Sc

Driving behaviors harbor early signals of dementia

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing naturalistic driving data and machine learning techniques, researchers at Columbia University Mailman Sc
Potential new biomarker for Alzheimer's discovered

Potential new biomarker for Alzheimer's discovered

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe Arl8b protein (turquoise) shows an accumulation around the amyloid-b aggregates (red). Cell nuclei are stained blue. The section was analyzed with

Potential new biomarker for Alzheimer's discovered

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe Arl8b protein (turquoise) shows an accumulation around the amyloid-b aggregates (red). Cell nuclei are stained blue. The section was analyzed with
Does persistent pain impact older adults' physical function, cognition, and well-being?

Does persistent pain impact older adults' physical function, cognition, and well-being?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyof 5,589 US adults aged 65 years and older, persistent pain was common and was lin

Does persistent pain impact older adults' physical function, cognition, and well-being?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyof 5,589 US adults aged 65 years and older, persistent pain was common and was lin
Intranasal insulin may have pro-cognitive benefits

Intranasal insulin may have pro-cognitive benefits

by Elana GotkineIntranasal insulin (INI) seems to have a beneficial effect on global cognition among patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD)/mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a review p

Intranasal insulin may have pro-cognitive benefits

by Elana GotkineIntranasal insulin (INI) seems to have a beneficial effect on global cognition among patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD)/mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a review p
Blueberries, the well-known 'super fruit,' could help fight Alzheimer's

Blueberries, the well-known 'super fruit,' could help fight Alzheimer's

by American Chemical SocietyA maturing 'Polaris' blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Credit: Public DomainThe blueberry, already labeled a 'super fruit' for its power to potentially

Blueberries, the well-known 'super fruit,' could help fight Alzheimer's

by American Chemical SocietyA maturing 'Polaris' blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Credit: Public DomainThe blueberry, already labeled a 'super fruit' for its power to potentially
Adults grow new brain cells, and these neurons are key to learning by listening

Adults grow new brain cells, and these neurons are key to learning by listening

by Aswathy Ammothumkandy, Charles Liu and Michael A. Bonaguidi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYour brain can still make new neurons when you're an adult. But how does the r

Adults grow new brain cells, and these neurons are key to learning by listening

by Aswathy Ammothumkandy, Charles Liu and Michael A. Bonaguidi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYour brain can still make new neurons when you're an adult. But how does the r