Big data reveals new Alzheimer's risk genes

by University of EdinburghPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAn international research team led by scientists at the University of Edinburgh and the Univ

Updated on: May 20,2024

Big data reveals new Alzheimer's risk genes

by University of EdinburghPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAn international research team led by scientists at the University of Edinburgh and the Univ

Updated on:May 20,2024

Couch potatoes face same chance of dementia as those with genetic risk factors

by McMaster UniversityJennifer Heisz, assistant professor of kinesiology, McMaster University Credit: McMaster UniversitySedentary older adults with no genetic risk factors for dementia may be ju

Updated on: March 09,2024

Couch potatoes face same chance of dementia as those with genetic risk factors

by McMaster UniversityJennifer Heisz, assistant professor of kinesiology, McMaster University Credit: McMaster UniversitySedentary older adults with no genetic risk factors for dementia may be ju

Updated on:March 09,2024

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

Updated on: June 24,2024

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

Updated on:June 24,2024

One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's Research UK has renewed its call for urgent action on

Updated on: February 26,2024

One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's Research UK has renewed its call for urgent action on

Updated on:February 26,2024

Drop in mortality seen with AChEI, memantine in dementia with lewy bodies

by Elana GotkineFor patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and/or memantine is associated with reduced hospital admissions and mortality

Updated on: June 24,2024

Drop in mortality seen with AChEI, memantine in dementia with lewy bodies

by Elana GotkineFor patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and/or memantine is associated with reduced hospital admissions and mortality

Updated on:June 24,2024

Preparing for a tough exam? A tough gym workout could help with your studies

Updated on: December 08,2025

Preparing for a tough exam? A tough gym workout could help with your studies

Updated on:December 08,2025

How to boost your brain health

byRush University Medical CenterCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsCan simple diet and lifestyle changes keep your brain healthy? Do you have the power to prevent Alzheimer's disease and d

Updated on: February 05,2025

How to boost your brain health

byRush University Medical CenterCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsCan simple diet and lifestyle changes keep your brain healthy? Do you have the power to prevent Alzheimer's disease and d

Updated on:February 05,2025

'Lack of cleaning' in brain cells is central to Alzheimer's disease

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international research team with representation from the University of Copenhagen has created a better understanding of Alzheimer's. The

Updated on: May 18,2024

'Lack of cleaning' in brain cells is central to Alzheimer's disease

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international research team with representation from the University of Copenhagen has created a better understanding of Alzheimer's. The

Updated on:May 18,2024

Imaging probe to visualize Alzheimer's disease-related gamma-secretase in the brain

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have developed a molecular imaging probe to reveal Alzheimer's diseas

Updated on: May 06,2024

Imaging probe to visualize Alzheimer's disease-related gamma-secretase in the brain

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have developed a molecular imaging probe to reveal Alzheimer's diseas

Updated on:May 06,2024

Both high and low HDL cholesterol tied to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, is tied to a small increa

Updated on: March 02,2024

Both high and low HDL cholesterol tied to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, is tied to a small increa

Updated on:March 02,2024

An Alzheimer's treatment would tax the US health care system

by RAND CorporationThe flow of how an Alzheimer's treatment would get to patients after approval. Credit: RAND Corp.The U.S. health care system lacks the capacity to rapidly move a treatment

Updated on: April 08,2024

An Alzheimer's treatment would tax the US health care system

by RAND CorporationThe flow of how an Alzheimer's treatment would get to patients after approval. Credit: RAND Corp.The U.S. health care system lacks the capacity to rapidly move a treatment

Updated on:April 08,2024

Blocking inflammation prevents cell death, improves memory in Alzheimer's disease

by University of California, IrvineA brain tissue sample from Kim Green’s study show microglia (red) and plaques (green). Credit: Green lab / UCIUsing a drug compound created to treat cance

Updated on: February 28,2024

Blocking inflammation prevents cell death, improves memory in Alzheimer's disease

by University of California, IrvineA brain tissue sample from Kim Green’s study show microglia (red) and plaques (green). Credit: Green lab / UCIUsing a drug compound created to treat cance

Updated on:February 28,2024