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Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia

Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia

by Lori SolomonInsomnia and short sleep duration in middle age increase the risk for dementia, according to a study published in the September issue ofAge and Ageing.Xiao Tan, from the Zhejiang

Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia

by Lori SolomonInsomnia and short sleep duration in middle age increase the risk for dementia, according to a study published in the September issue ofAge and Ageing.Xiao Tan, from the Zhejiang
Novel tau PET tracer exhibits high sensitivity and specificity, allows earlier identification of Alzheimer's disease

Novel tau PET tracer exhibits high sensitivity and specificity, allows earlier identification of Alzheimer's disease

by Society of Nuclear MedicineTau immunohistochemistry and in vitro autoradiograms of18F-SNFT-1,18F-MK-6240,18F-PM-PBB3, and18F-flortaucipir in medial temporal sections fr

Novel tau PET tracer exhibits high sensitivity and specificity, allows earlier identification of Alzheimer's disease

by Society of Nuclear MedicineTau immunohistochemistry and in vitro autoradiograms of18F-SNFT-1,18F-MK-6240,18F-PM-PBB3, and18F-flortaucipir in medial temporal sections fr
Tuning into transitions: How our brains cross musical boundaries

Tuning into transitions: How our brains cross musical boundaries

byUniversity of JyväskyläAn early network (A) including the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC) and posterior temporal cortex (PTC) responded to movement boundaries followed by a (B) network

Tuning into transitions: How our brains cross musical boundaries

byUniversity of JyväskyläAn early network (A) including the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC) and posterior temporal cortex (PTC) responded to movement boundaries followed by a (B) network
Neuroscientists map how the brain transforms sensation into action

Neuroscientists map how the brain transforms sensation into action

bySainsbury Wellcome CentreResearchers map how the brain transforms sensation into action. Credit: Sainsbury Wellcome CentreNeuroscientists have revealed how sensory input is transformed into mo

Neuroscientists map how the brain transforms sensation into action

bySainsbury Wellcome CentreResearchers map how the brain transforms sensation into action. Credit: Sainsbury Wellcome CentreNeuroscientists have revealed how sensory input is transformed into mo
Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, most older Americans with advancing dementia remain in their own homes—many until they die. But a ne

Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, most older Americans with advancing dementia remain in their own homes—many until they die. But a ne
Pharmacists in care teams improve care for patients with dementia

Pharmacists in care teams improve care for patients with dementia

by Umea UniversityMaria Gustafsson is a doctoral student at the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Geriatric at Umeå University in Sweden. Credit: Umeå UniversityProblems relate

Pharmacists in care teams improve care for patients with dementia

by Umea UniversityMaria Gustafsson is a doctoral student at the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Geriatric at Umeå University in Sweden. Credit: Umeå UniversityProblems relate
Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

(HealthDay)—Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Network Open.Sonia S. Anand

Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

(HealthDay)—Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Network Open.Sonia S. Anand
Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer's prevention

Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer's prevention

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaUSC researchers are focusing on the blood-brain barrier's role in preventing Alzheimer‘s disease. Credit: Illustration/Diana MolledaIf you&#3

Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer's prevention

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaUSC researchers are focusing on the blood-brain barrier's role in preventing Alzheimer‘s disease. Credit: Illustration/Diana MolledaIf you&#3
Alzheimer's drug development pipeline: Promising therapies, pharma investment drive momentum in clinical trials

Alzheimer's drug development pipeline: Promising therapies, pharma investment drive momentum in clinical trials

by University of Nevada, Las VegasAgents in clinical trials for treatment of Alzheimer's disease in 2023 (from ClinicalTrials.gov as of the index date of January 1, 2023). The inner ring show

Alzheimer's drug development pipeline: Promising therapies, pharma investment drive momentum in clinical trials

by University of Nevada, Las VegasAgents in clinical trials for treatment of Alzheimer's disease in 2023 (from ClinicalTrials.gov as of the index date of January 1, 2023). The inner ring show
Researchers clarify the function of highly specialized nerve cells in memory

Researchers clarify the function of highly specialized nerve cells in memory

by Viola Röser,University Hospital BonnExamples of item and location-specific responses. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52295-5Specialized nerve cells in

Researchers clarify the function of highly specialized nerve cells in memory

by Viola Röser,University Hospital BonnExamples of item and location-specific responses. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52295-5Specialized nerve cells in
Brain 'zips and unzips' information to perform skilled tasks

Brain 'zips and unzips' information to perform skilled tasks

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by "zipping and unzipping

Brain 'zips and unzips' information to perform skilled tasks

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by "zipping and unzipping
The power of neighbors: Neighboring synapses shape learning and memory

The power of neighbors: Neighboring synapses shape learning and memory

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselA mathematical model reveals how interactions between neighboring contact sites of nerve cells influence learning. Credit: University of Basel, BiozentrumA re

The power of neighbors: Neighboring synapses shape learning and memory

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselA mathematical model reveals how interactions between neighboring contact sites of nerve cells influence learning. Credit: University of Basel, BiozentrumA re