Nonprofits, federal government surpass pharma to lead Alzheimer's drug development

by Alzheimer's AssociationPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainTwo articles published online today byAlzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Res

Updated on: June 01,2024

Nonprofits, federal government surpass pharma to lead Alzheimer's drug development

by Alzheimer's AssociationPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainTwo articles published online today byAlzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Res

Updated on:June 01,2024

Make this Halloween a safe one for people with dementia

by Cara MurezHalloween is often frightening for loved ones who have dementia, but there are ways to keep it safe and not scary."Halloween can be very challenging and stressful for someone with de

Updated on: February 24,2024

Make this Halloween a safe one for people with dementia

by Cara MurezHalloween is often frightening for loved ones who have dementia, but there are ways to keep it safe and not scary."Halloween can be very challenging and stressful for someone with de

Updated on:February 24,2024

Alzheimer's and an unusual molecular chaperone

by University of KonstanzPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAmong the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease are the Alzheimer fibrils, deposits of the tau

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's and an unusual molecular chaperone

by University of KonstanzPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAmong the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease are the Alzheimer fibrils, deposits of the tau

Updated on:April 20,2024

Brain movement measured for clues to prevent, reduce injury

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisTagged MRI methods. (a) and (b) The participant uses a neck rotation device to obtain repeatable, mild, impulsive motion. (a) The participant in

Updated on: February 05,2024

Brain movement measured for clues to prevent, reduce injury

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisTagged MRI methods. (a) and (b) The participant uses a neck rotation device to obtain repeatable, mild, impulsive motion. (a) The participant in

Updated on:February 05,2024

Alzheimer's: Protective immune cells active decades before symptom onset

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, the immune cells of the brain—the "mi

Updated on: April 02,2024

Alzheimer's: Protective immune cells active decades before symptom onset

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, the immune cells of the brain—the "mi

Updated on:April 02,2024

People with dementia encouraged to hang up the keys

by Kirsten O'leary,University of QueenslandResearchers have created a program to help people with dementia to hang up their car keys. Credit: University of QueenslandWhen people with dementi

Updated on: May 06,2024

People with dementia encouraged to hang up the keys

by Kirsten O'leary,University of QueenslandResearchers have created a program to help people with dementia to hang up their car keys. Credit: University of QueenslandWhen people with dementi

Updated on:May 06,2024

Metabolism linked to brain health

by University of South AustraliaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsEvery three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. And while there is no known cure, changes in the brain can

Updated on: April 01,2024

Metabolism linked to brain health

by University of South AustraliaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsEvery three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. And while there is no known cure, changes in the brain can

Updated on:April 01,2024

Does the Mediterranean diet really decrease your risk of dementia?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia, but a new study has found that t

Updated on: May 22,2024

Does the Mediterranean diet really decrease your risk of dementia?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia, but a new study has found that t

Updated on:May 22,2024

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on: March 30,2024

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on:March 30,2024

Researchers develop new brain network modeling tools to advance Alzheimer's disease research

by Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools—previously dev

Updated on: February 24,2024

Researchers develop new brain network modeling tools to advance Alzheimer's disease research

by Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools—previously dev

Updated on:February 24,2024

Electrical stimulation on wrist can sway hand choice and possibly aid rehabilitation

byWaseda UniversitySomatosensory electrical stimulation settings. Anodal electrodes with a 3-cm diameter are attached to the ventral distal end of the forearm on each side, while the cathodal el

Updated on: January 18,2025

Electrical stimulation on wrist can sway hand choice and possibly aid rehabilitation

byWaseda UniversitySomatosensory electrical stimulation settings. Anodal electrodes with a 3-cm diameter are attached to the ventral distal end of the forearm on each side, while the cathodal el

Updated on:January 18,2025

Hearing bad grammar results in physical signs of stress, new study reveals

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study by professors at the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time how our bodies go into stress-mode when hearing misus

Updated on: January 12,2024

Hearing bad grammar results in physical signs of stress, new study reveals

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study by professors at the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time how our bodies go into stress-mode when hearing misus

Updated on:January 12,2024