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Active mind, body may only do so much against Alzheimer's

Active mind, body may only do so much against Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—There's plenty of evidence suggesting that people who are active socially, intellectually and physically may stave off Alzheimer's disease. However, a new study shows those efforts

Active mind, body may only do so much against Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—There's plenty of evidence suggesting that people who are active socially, intellectually and physically may stave off Alzheimer's disease. However, a new study shows those efforts
New mechanism by which Alzheimer's disease spreads through the brain discovered

New mechanism by which Alzheimer's disease spreads through the brain discovered

by Linköping UniversityResearchers at Linköping University study how Alzheimer's disease spreads in the brain. Credit: Thor Balkhed/Linköping UniversityThe waste-management system of the cell

New mechanism by which Alzheimer's disease spreads through the brain discovered

by Linköping UniversityResearchers at Linköping University study how Alzheimer's disease spreads in the brain. Credit: Thor Balkhed/Linköping UniversityThe waste-management system of the cell
Ultra-thin, flexible probe provides neural interface that's minimally invasive and long-lasting

Ultra-thin, flexible probe provides neural interface that's minimally invasive and long-lasting

by University of California - San DiegoA small capsule supporting the neural probe, with a closeup of the microfiber tip. Credit: Spencer WardResearchers at the University of California San Diego

Ultra-thin, flexible probe provides neural interface that's minimally invasive and long-lasting

by University of California - San DiegoA small capsule supporting the neural probe, with a closeup of the microfiber tip. Credit: Spencer WardResearchers at the University of California San Diego
Study shows beneficial effects of blocking brain inflammation in experimental model of Alzheimer's

Study shows beneficial effects of blocking brain inflammation in experimental model of Alzheimer's

by University of SouthamptonDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A University of Southampton-led study has found that blocking a receptor

Study shows beneficial effects of blocking brain inflammation in experimental model of Alzheimer's

by University of SouthamptonDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A University of Southampton-led study has found that blocking a receptor
Discovery adds context to Alzheimer's fight

Discovery adds context to Alzheimer's fight

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioRobarts Research Institute scientists Vania and Marco Prado have found a gene, TRPM2, that could be a therapeutic target to assist in decreasing cognit

Discovery adds context to Alzheimer's fight

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioRobarts Research Institute scientists Vania and Marco Prado have found a gene, TRPM2, that could be a therapeutic target to assist in decreasing cognit
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
Education, intelligence may protect cognition, but don't prevent Alzheimer's disease

Education, intelligence may protect cognition, but don't prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePet scan. Credit: Rebecca GottesmanIn a search for clues to what may delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists repo

Education, intelligence may protect cognition, but don't prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePet scan. Credit: Rebecca GottesmanIn a search for clues to what may delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists repo
Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes: Synthetic peptides may suppress formation of harmful amyloid aggregates

Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes: Synthetic peptides may suppress formation of harmful amyloid aggregates

by Technical University MunichProposed mechanism and hypothetical models of IAPP/ACM nanofiber co-assembly versus IAPP amyloid self-assembly. The lower part, IAPP self-assembly into toxic oligome

Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes: Synthetic peptides may suppress formation of harmful amyloid aggregates

by Technical University MunichProposed mechanism and hypothetical models of IAPP/ACM nanofiber co-assembly versus IAPP amyloid self-assembly. The lower part, IAPP self-assembly into toxic oligome
Seeing Alzheimer's disease

Seeing Alzheimer's disease

by University of MinnesotaCredit: University of MinnesotaWhat if we could diagnose early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) by looking into a person's eyes?A retinal scan technique, developed

Seeing Alzheimer's disease

by University of MinnesotaCredit: University of MinnesotaWhat if we could diagnose early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) by looking into a person's eyes?A retinal scan technique, developed
New material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses

New material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaThe image on the left shows a histological section of the nerve implanted with an electrode longitudinally. The device (arrow) can be seen in close contact wi

New material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaThe image on the left shows a histological section of the nerve implanted with an electrode longitudinally. The device (arrow) can be seen in close contact wi
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