Brain health: Seniors chat online to stay sharp

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityGene Gilmer, 90, participates in an online video chat clinical trial to see if regular conversation can stave off dementia, Feb. 6, 2019. G

Updated on: May 18,2024

Brain health: Seniors chat online to stay sharp

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityGene Gilmer, 90, participates in an online video chat clinical trial to see if regular conversation can stave off dementia, Feb. 6, 2019. G

Updated on:May 18,2024

Extending use of existing Alzheimer's drug could delay move into nursing home

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Newly-released follow-up analysis from a 2012 clinical trial led by a

Updated on: February 26,2024

Extending use of existing Alzheimer's drug could delay move into nursing home

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Newly-released follow-up analysis from a 2012 clinical trial led by a

Updated on:February 26,2024

Alzheimer's disease: have we got the cause all wrong?

by Vicky Jones,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly in the 20th century,Alois Alzheimerfirst described a disorder of progressive memory loss and confusion in a 50-

Updated on: April 10,2024

Alzheimer's disease: have we got the cause all wrong?

by Vicky Jones,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly in the 20th century,Alois Alzheimerfirst described a disorder of progressive memory loss and confusion in a 50-

Updated on:April 10,2024

Scientists discover new receptor for nerve growth factor—a promising target for treating pain

byNew York UniversityNerve growth factor receptor TrkA (in green) and co-receptor NRP1 (in purple) are coexpressed in the same nerve cells in mice. Credit: Bunnett LabResearchers at the NYU Pain

Updated on: December 19,2024

Scientists discover new receptor for nerve growth factor—a promising target for treating pain

byNew York UniversityNerve growth factor receptor TrkA (in green) and co-receptor NRP1 (in purple) are coexpressed in the same nerve cells in mice. Credit: Bunnett LabResearchers at the NYU Pain

Updated on:December 19,2024

Five things to know when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: AI-generated imageSeeing the personality and whole being erased in loved ones with Alzheimer's disease can be a heart-wrenching experience.Mental h

Updated on: May 20,2024

Five things to know when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: AI-generated imageSeeing the personality and whole being erased in loved ones with Alzheimer's disease can be a heart-wrenching experience.Mental h

Updated on:May 20,2024

Brain's immune system could be harnessed to fight Alzheimer's

by University of Rochester Medical CenterA new study appearing in theJournal of Neuroinflammationsuggests that the brain's immune system could potentially be harnessed to help cle

Updated on: February 26,2024

Brain's immune system could be harnessed to fight Alzheimer's

by University of Rochester Medical CenterA new study appearing in theJournal of Neuroinflammationsuggests that the brain's immune system could potentially be harnessed to help cle

Updated on:February 26,2024

Alzheimer's patients are more often hospitalized after initiating antibiotic use

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are more often hospitalized after antibiotic initiation than people without AD, a new study from

Updated on: March 09,2024

Alzheimer's patients are more often hospitalized after initiating antibiotic use

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are more often hospitalized after antibiotic initiation than people without AD, a new study from

Updated on:March 09,2024

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

Updated on: February 05,2024

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

Updated on:February 05,2024

Degrading modified proteins could treat Alzheimer's, other 'undruggable' diseases

by American Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Central Science(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.2c01369Certain diseases, including Alzheimer's, are currently considered

Updated on: June 24,2024

Degrading modified proteins could treat Alzheimer's, other 'undruggable' diseases

by American Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Central Science(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.2c01369Certain diseases, including Alzheimer's, are currently considered

Updated on:June 24,2024

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

Updated on: February 28,2024

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

Updated on:February 28,2024

Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may be detectable even in young adults

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a genetic risk score may detect those at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear—even

Updated on: April 08,2024

Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may be detectable even in young adults

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a genetic risk score may detect those at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear—even

Updated on:April 08,2024

Research provides insight into the role of the western diet in Alzheimer's disease

by Jackson LaboratoryRecent research has established associations between certain environmental factors, including eating a western diet and being sedentary, with an increased susceptibility to A

Updated on: February 28,2024

Research provides insight into the role of the western diet in Alzheimer's disease

by Jackson LaboratoryRecent research has established associations between certain environmental factors, including eating a western diet and being sedentary, with an increased susceptibility to A

Updated on:February 28,2024