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How common nutritional supplements may protect against traumatic brain injuries in sports

How common nutritional supplements may protect against traumatic brain injuries in sports

by Max Esterhuizen,Virginia TechCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe pouring rain and blustery wind gusts are brutal. The crowd is bone-chillingly cold, but they don't care.Their favorite fo

How common nutritional supplements may protect against traumatic brain injuries in sports

by Max Esterhuizen,Virginia TechCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe pouring rain and blustery wind gusts are brutal. The crowd is bone-chillingly cold, but they don't care.Their favorite fo
How cells recycle damaged mitochondria in middle age may be critical for brain health

How cells recycle damaged mitochondria in middle age may be critical for brain health

byUniversity of HelsinkiSnapshot of a specialized nerve cell, called an interneuron, undergoing autophagy in the hippocampus—a key brain region for memory function. Credit: Anna RappeMitochondri

How cells recycle damaged mitochondria in middle age may be critical for brain health

byUniversity of HelsinkiSnapshot of a specialized nerve cell, called an interneuron, undergoing autophagy in the hippocampus—a key brain region for memory function. Credit: Anna RappeMitochondri
Alzheimer's and COVID-19 share a genetic risk factor

Alzheimer's and COVID-19 share a genetic risk factor

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and severe COVID-19 has been identified by a UCL-led research

Alzheimer's and COVID-19 share a genetic risk factor

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and severe COVID-19 has been identified by a UCL-led research
Race of people given Alzheimer's blood tests may affect interpretation of results

Race of people given Alzheimer's blood tests may affect interpretation of results

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThree experimental blood tests used to identify people in early stages of Alzheimer's disease perform differently

Race of people given Alzheimer's blood tests may affect interpretation of results

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThree experimental blood tests used to identify people in early stages of Alzheimer's disease perform differently
People living with dementia add voice to care model debate

People living with dementia add voice to care model debate

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCoinciding with Dementia Awareness Month, a new Flinders University study has asked Australian aged-care residents to rate the quality of care they

People living with dementia add voice to care model debate

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainCoinciding with Dementia Awareness Month, a new Flinders University study has asked Australian aged-care residents to rate the quality of care they
Stool transplant shows promise for Parkinson's disease

Stool transplant shows promise for Parkinson's disease

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease that affects millions worldwide. Now, a ground

Stool transplant shows promise for Parkinson's disease

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease that affects millions worldwide. Now, a ground
Roots of Alzheimer's disease can extend as far back as the womb

Roots of Alzheimer's disease can extend as far back as the womb

by University of British ColumbiaDr. Weihong Song is a Professor of Psychiatry at University of British Columbia. Credit: University of British ColumbiaBiochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer&

Roots of Alzheimer's disease can extend as far back as the womb

by University of British ColumbiaDr. Weihong Song is a Professor of Psychiatry at University of British Columbia. Credit: University of British ColumbiaBiochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer&
Blood markers of brain cell damage higher over short term in COVID-19 patients than in Alzheimer's patients

Blood markers of brain cell damage higher over short term in COVID-19 patients than in Alzheimer's patients

by NYU Langone HealthPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainPatients hospitalized for COVID-19 had higher levels over the short term of blood proteins known

Blood markers of brain cell damage higher over short term in COVID-19 patients than in Alzheimer's patients

by NYU Langone HealthPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainPatients hospitalized for COVID-19 had higher levels over the short term of blood proteins known
Scientists discover new computerized linguistic approach to detect Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover new computerized linguistic approach to detect Alzheimer's disease

by University Health NetworkDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Researchers have discovered how to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with

Scientists discover new computerized linguistic approach to detect Alzheimer's disease

by University Health NetworkDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Researchers have discovered how to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with
People with Alzheimer's have worse outcomes after an emergency revascularization

People with Alzheimer's have worse outcomes after an emergency revascularization

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of both mortality and rehospitalization after an elective revascularization procedure for coronary artery disease is simi

People with Alzheimer's have worse outcomes after an emergency revascularization

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of both mortality and rehospitalization after an elective revascularization procedure for coronary artery disease is simi
Modulation of brain cholesterol: A new line of research in Alzheimer's disease treatment?

Modulation of brain cholesterol: A new line of research in Alzheimer's disease treatment?

by Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleFluorescent labelling of the Tau protein in a hNT human cell. Credit: ©Inserm/U837We have known for some years that Alzheimer&#39

Modulation of brain cholesterol: A new line of research in Alzheimer's disease treatment?

by Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleFluorescent labelling of the Tau protein in a hNT human cell. Credit: ©Inserm/U837We have known for some years that Alzheimer&#39
Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive decline

Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive decline

by Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaCredit: Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaIn addition to enabling us to communicate with others, languages are our instrument for conveying our thoughts, ident

Actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive decline

by Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaCredit: Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaIn addition to enabling us to communicate with others, languages are our instrument for conveying our thoughts, ident