Lifestyle changes prevent cognitive decline even in genetically susceptible individuals

by University of Eastern FinlandEnhanced lifestyle counselling prevents cognitive decline even in people who are carriers of the APOE4 gene, a common risk factor of Alzheimer's disease, accor

Updated on: March 07,2024

Lifestyle changes prevent cognitive decline even in genetically susceptible individuals

by University of Eastern FinlandEnhanced lifestyle counselling prevents cognitive decline even in people who are carriers of the APOE4 gene, a common risk factor of Alzheimer's disease, accor

Updated on:March 07,2024

Study reveals brain's role in starting meals through GABA, dopamine

by Taylor Barnes,Baylor College of MedicineCredit:Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2024.156099When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consumin

Updated on: January 15,2025

Study reveals brain's role in starting meals through GABA, dopamine

by Taylor Barnes,Baylor College of MedicineCredit:Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2024.156099When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consumin

Updated on:January 15,2025

How gut neurons communicate with the brain to control thirst

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyFig. 1: The vagus nerve responds to visceral osmolality changes. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-04359-5Drinking a glass of water is often suffic

Updated on: February 05,2024

How gut neurons communicate with the brain to control thirst

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyFig. 1: The vagus nerve responds to visceral osmolality changes. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-04359-5Drinking a glass of water is often suffic

Updated on:February 05,2024

Alzheimer's drug gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use

by Matthew PerroneThis Dec. 21, 2022, image provided by Eisai in January 2023 shows vials and packaging for their medication Leqembi. On Friday, June 9, 2023, health advisers backed the full approval

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's drug gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use

by Matthew PerroneThis Dec. 21, 2022, image provided by Eisai in January 2023 shows vials and packaging for their medication Leqembi. On Friday, June 9, 2023, health advisers backed the full approval

Updated on:April 16,2024

First 'gene silencing' drug for Alzheimer's disease shows promise

by University College LondonEffect of MAPTRxon CSF concentrations of p-tau protein and tau/Aβ42. a, The mean percentage change from baseline in p-tau over time according to dose group. b, T

Updated on: March 30,2024

First 'gene silencing' drug for Alzheimer's disease shows promise

by University College LondonEffect of MAPTRxon CSF concentrations of p-tau protein and tau/Aβ42. a, The mean percentage change from baseline in p-tau over time according to dose group. b, T

Updated on:March 30,2024

Successful Phase 2 clinical trial for neflamapimod in mild-to-moderate Lewy body dementia

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainEIP Pharma announced on October 6 that a phase 2 study in patients with mild-to-moderate Lewy body dement

Updated on: April 01,2024

Successful Phase 2 clinical trial for neflamapimod in mild-to-moderate Lewy body dementia

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainEIP Pharma announced on October 6 that a phase 2 study in patients with mild-to-moderate Lewy body dement

Updated on:April 01,2024

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

New study shows exercise can boost brain health

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical re

Updated on: February 24,2024

New study shows exercise can boost brain health

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical re

Updated on:February 24,2024

Protein misfolding as a risk marker for Alzheimer's disease

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn symptom-free individuals, the detection of misfolded amyloid-β protein in the blood indicates a considerably higher risk of Alzheimer&#

Updated on: May 20,2024

Protein misfolding as a risk marker for Alzheimer's disease

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn symptom-free individuals, the detection of misfolded amyloid-β protein in the blood indicates a considerably higher risk of Alzheimer&#

Updated on:May 20,2024

'Bugs' in the gut might predict dementia in the brain

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe makeup of bacteria and other microbes in the gut may have a direct association with dementia risk, according to preliminary research to b

Updated on: May 05,2024

'Bugs' in the gut might predict dementia in the brain

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe makeup of bacteria and other microbes in the gut may have a direct association with dementia risk, according to preliminary research to b

Updated on:May 05,2024

Alzheimer's gene-mapping project proposed in New York state

A proposed project to map the genes of 1 million people in New York living with or at risk for Alzheimer disease was announced Friday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.He said the five years of data collected by t

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's gene-mapping project proposed in New York state

A proposed project to map the genes of 1 million people in New York living with or at risk for Alzheimer disease was announced Friday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.He said the five years of data collected by t

Updated on:April 20,2024

Understanding genetic risk could save sight and predict multiple sclerosis earlier in young people

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung people could be spared from going blind by a new genetic risk tool that could also help diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier, to start ef

Updated on: April 22,2024

Understanding genetic risk could save sight and predict multiple sclerosis earlier in young people

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung people could be spared from going blind by a new genetic risk tool that could also help diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier, to start ef

Updated on:April 22,2024