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Professional classical musicians are not protected from dementia

Professional classical musicians are not protected from dementia

by University of HelsinkiListening and practicing music have been reported to have many beneficial effects on human health. The effect of music on human brain has been previously studied in young

Professional classical musicians are not protected from dementia

by University of HelsinkiListening and practicing music have been reported to have many beneficial effects on human health. The effect of music on human brain has been previously studied in young
FDA panel reviews 1st new Alzheimer's drug in 2 decades

FDA panel reviews 1st new Alzheimer's drug in 2 decades

by Marilynn Marchione and Matthew PerroneIn this Dec. 12, 2019 photo provided by Biogen, a scientist works on Alzheimer's disease research in a laboratory at the drugmaker's headquarters in Ca

FDA panel reviews 1st new Alzheimer's drug in 2 decades

by Marilynn Marchione and Matthew PerroneIn this Dec. 12, 2019 photo provided by Biogen, a scientist works on Alzheimer's disease research in a laboratory at the drugmaker's headquarters in Ca
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts

FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts

by Matthew PerroneIn this 2019 photo provided by Biogen, a researcher works on the development of the medication aducanumab in Cambridge, Mass. On Monday, June 7, 2021, the Food and Drug Administratio

FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts

by Matthew PerroneIn this 2019 photo provided by Biogen, a researcher works on the development of the medication aducanumab in Cambridge, Mass. On Monday, June 7, 2021, the Food and Drug Administratio
Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressants are frequently prescribed to persons with Alzheimer's disease before the diagnosis, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern

Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressants are frequently prescribed to persons with Alzheimer's disease before the diagnosis, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern
Scientists discover pathway that may lead to Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover pathway that may lead to Alzheimer's disease

by Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research FoundationDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Today, researchers at the Fisher Center for Alzhe

Scientists discover pathway that may lead to Alzheimer's disease

by Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research FoundationDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Today, researchers at the Fisher Center for Alzhe
Alzheimer's more versatile than previously known

Alzheimer's more versatile than previously known

by Lund UniversityThe illuminated spotes (red, yellow and green) indicate an accumulation of the protein beta-amyloid. The top row shows the brain of a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's dise

Alzheimer's more versatile than previously known

by Lund UniversityThe illuminated spotes (red, yellow and green) indicate an accumulation of the protein beta-amyloid. The top row shows the brain of a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's dise
Decoding sleep to reveal our state of health

Decoding sleep to reveal our state of health

by Bruno Geoffroy,University of MontrealA Schematic representation of the position of cannulas (in CA1) and electrodes (surface of the cerebral cortex) and timeline of the experimental protocol.

Decoding sleep to reveal our state of health

by Bruno Geoffroy,University of MontrealA Schematic representation of the position of cannulas (in CA1) and electrodes (surface of the cerebral cortex) and timeline of the experimental protocol.
FDA grants orphan drug designation to potential treatment of STXBP1 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

FDA grants orphan drug designation to potential treatment of STXBP1 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHResearch that was carried out by Baylor Colleg

FDA grants orphan drug designation to potential treatment of STXBP1 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHResearch that was carried out by Baylor Colleg
Brain exercise and training program to improve mind and body wellness in individuals with mild cognitive impairment

Brain exercise and training program to improve mind and body wellness in individuals with mild cognitive impairment

by Courtney Caprara,University of PittsburghIndividuals with mild cognitive impairment have a new resource in Pittsburgh with the recently establishedBrain Training and Exercise(BRiT

Brain exercise and training program to improve mind and body wellness in individuals with mild cognitive impairment

by Courtney Caprara,University of PittsburghIndividuals with mild cognitive impairment have a new resource in Pittsburgh with the recently establishedBrain Training and Exercise(BRiT
Hyaluronic acid lip fillers safe for patients with systemic sclerosis, study finds

Hyaluronic acid lip fillers safe for patients with systemic sclerosis, study finds

by Sarah L. Spaulding,Yale UniversitySystemic sclerosis study participants before and after treatment with hyaluronic acid filler. Credit:JAAD Case Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr

Hyaluronic acid lip fillers safe for patients with systemic sclerosis, study finds

by Sarah L. Spaulding,Yale UniversitySystemic sclerosis study participants before and after treatment with hyaluronic acid filler. Credit:JAAD Case Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr
Study says Alzheimer's plaques can also affect the brain's blood vessels

Study says Alzheimer's plaques can also affect the brain's blood vessels

by Bob Shepard,University of Alabama at Birmingham3-D microscope image of blood vessels (in red) with surrounding vascular amyloid plaques (in green). Credit: Ian KimbroughAmyloid beta, the plaq

Study says Alzheimer's plaques can also affect the brain's blood vessels

by Bob Shepard,University of Alabama at Birmingham3-D microscope image of blood vessels (in red) with surrounding vascular amyloid plaques (in green). Credit: Ian KimbroughAmyloid beta, the plaq
Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur