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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
Middle-age obesity may be caused by changes in the shapes of neurons in the brain

Middle-age obesity may be caused by changes in the shapes of neurons in the brain

by Nagoya UniversityShortening of MC4R+primary cilia in the hypothalamus of the brain leads to middle-age obesity. Credit: Kazuhiro NakamuraNagoya University researchers and their colleague

Middle-age obesity may be caused by changes in the shapes of neurons in the brain

by Nagoya UniversityShortening of MC4R+primary cilia in the hypothalamus of the brain leads to middle-age obesity. Credit: Kazuhiro NakamuraNagoya University researchers and their colleague
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
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
Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities hav

Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities hav
Inflammation in the brain linked to several forms of dementia

Inflammation in the brain linked to several forms of dementia

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation in the brain may be more widely implicated in dementias than was previously thought, suggests new research from the University of C

Inflammation in the brain linked to several forms of dementia

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation in the brain may be more widely implicated in dementias than was previously thought, suggests new research from the University of C
Lipid and glucose levels at age 35 associated with Alzheimer's disease

Lipid and glucose levels at age 35 associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicinePET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainLiving your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impac

Lipid and glucose levels at age 35 associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicinePET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainLiving your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impac
Work-related nerve injuries are common with repetitive motions

Work-related nerve injuries are common with repetitive motions

byUniversity of MichiganAnatomy of Guyon's canal. Ulnar neuropathy at the wrist can produce 4 typical patterns of clinical deficit, depending on the site of compression (blue circles). Relev

Work-related nerve injuries are common with repetitive motions

byUniversity of MichiganAnatomy of Guyon's canal. Ulnar neuropathy at the wrist can produce 4 typical patterns of clinical deficit, depending on the site of compression (blue circles). Relev
Can online therapy reduce distress in dementia carers?

Can online therapy reduce distress in dementia carers?

by University of ExeterCaring is both rewarding and demanding. Credit: University of ExeterA new study is inviting people who care for someone with dementia to help investigate whether an online

Can online therapy reduce distress in dementia carers?

by University of ExeterCaring is both rewarding and demanding. Credit: University of ExeterA new study is inviting people who care for someone with dementia to help investigate whether an online
Direct oral anticoagulants reduce dementia risk in Asian AFib patients compared to traditional blood thinners: Study

Direct oral anticoagulants reduce dementia risk in Asian AFib patients compared to traditional blood thinners: Study

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) was associated with a reduction in dementia risk compared to traditional blood thin

Direct oral anticoagulants reduce dementia risk in Asian AFib patients compared to traditional blood thinners: Study

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) was associated with a reduction in dementia risk compared to traditional blood thin
Capturing cortical connectivity close-up

Capturing cortical connectivity close-up

by University of PittsburghCredit: AI-generated imageThe brain is made up of a complex series of networks—signals are constantly bouncing between those networks to allow us to experience the worl

Capturing cortical connectivity close-up

by University of PittsburghCredit: AI-generated imageThe brain is made up of a complex series of networks—signals are constantly bouncing between those networks to allow us to experience the worl
Highly awaited Alzheimer's drug hit by delays

Highly awaited Alzheimer's drug hit by delays

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEli Lilly's highly anticipated Alzheimer's drug has been held back for further review by regulators, the US pharmaceutical giant said Friday, in a blow for pa

Highly awaited Alzheimer's drug hit by delays

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEli Lilly's highly anticipated Alzheimer's drug has been held back for further review by regulators, the US pharmaceutical giant said Friday, in a blow for pa