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Stress in older people increases risk for pre-Alzheimer's condition

Stress in older people increases risk for pre-Alzheimer's condition

by Albert Einstein College of MedicineFeeling stressed out increases the likelihood that elderly people will develop mild cognitive impairment—often a prelude to full-blown Alzheimer's diseas

Stress in older people increases risk for pre-Alzheimer's condition

by Albert Einstein College of MedicineFeeling stressed out increases the likelihood that elderly people will develop mild cognitive impairment—often a prelude to full-blown Alzheimer's diseas
Increased dementia risk in women—a matter of proteins?

Increased dementia risk in women—a matter of proteins?

by BioMed CentralGender-specific differences between the levels and structures of proteins present in the white matter and the mitochondria of the brains of men and women suffering from dementia

Increased dementia risk in women—a matter of proteins?

by BioMed CentralGender-specific differences between the levels and structures of proteins present in the white matter and the mitochondria of the brains of men and women suffering from dementia
Decreased glucose metabolism in medial prefrontal areas associated w/ nutritional status in patients Alzheimer's disease

Decreased glucose metabolism in medial prefrontal areas associated w/ nutritional status in patients Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressAn overlay of significant positive correlation of rCGM with WHtR in prodromal/early AD (n = 34) and CN (n = 55) adjusted for age, sex, and education. Color overlays show comparison of

Decreased glucose metabolism in medial prefrontal areas associated w/ nutritional status in patients Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressAn overlay of significant positive correlation of rCGM with WHtR in prodromal/early AD (n = 34) and CN (n = 55) adjusted for age, sex, and education. Color overlays show comparison of
New research offers hope for treating inherited peripheral neuropathies

New research offers hope for treating inherited peripheral neuropathies

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Treating S63del mice for 21 days with tadalafil or CYR119 restores myelin thickness and nerve conduction in sciatic nerves. Credit:Ce

New research offers hope for treating inherited peripheral neuropathies

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Treating S63del mice for 21 days with tadalafil or CYR119 restores myelin thickness and nerve conduction in sciatic nerves. Credit:Ce
TGF-β signaling pathway mediates neuronal-intestinal mitochondrial stress response and lipid metabolism, finds study

TGF-β signaling pathway mediates neuronal-intestinal mitochondrial stress response and lipid metabolism, finds study

by Chen Na,Chinese Academy of SciencesModel for ASI-RIM neuronal axis regulates systemic mitochondrial stress response via TGF-β signaling cascade. Credit: IGDBTransforming growth factor-beta (T

TGF-β signaling pathway mediates neuronal-intestinal mitochondrial stress response and lipid metabolism, finds study

by Chen Na,Chinese Academy of SciencesModel for ASI-RIM neuronal axis regulates systemic mitochondrial stress response via TGF-β signaling cascade. Credit: IGDBTransforming growth factor-beta (T
Burning more calories linked with greater gray matter volume, reduced Alzheimer's risk

Burning more calories linked with greater gray matter volume, reduced Alzheimer's risk

by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesCredit: Vera Kratochvil/public domainWhether they jog, swim, garden or dance, physically active older persons have larger gray matter vol

Burning more calories linked with greater gray matter volume, reduced Alzheimer's risk

by University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health SciencesCredit: Vera Kratochvil/public domainWhether they jog, swim, garden or dance, physically active older persons have larger gray matter vol
Dementia study reveals how proteins interact to stop brain signals

Dementia study reveals how proteins interact to stop brain signals

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainFresh insights into damaging proteins that build up in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease could aid the quest for treatments.A st

Dementia study reveals how proteins interact to stop brain signals

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainFresh insights into damaging proteins that build up in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease could aid the quest for treatments.A st
Higher levels of mercury in brain not linked with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

Higher levels of mercury in brain not linked with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

by The JAMA Network JournalsIn a study of deceased individuals, moderate seafood consumption was correlated with lesser Alzheimer disease neuropathology, and although seafood consumption was asso

Higher levels of mercury in brain not linked with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

by The JAMA Network JournalsIn a study of deceased individuals, moderate seafood consumption was correlated with lesser Alzheimer disease neuropathology, and although seafood consumption was asso
Promising pathways to simplified Alzheimer's diagnosis unveiled in new study

Promising pathways to simplified Alzheimer's diagnosis unveiled in new study

FEBRUARY 28, 2024by Global Alzheimer's Platform FoundationROC curves for prediction of brain PET or CSF amyloid positivity adjusted for age and apoE ε4 status with imputed values. Credit:Alz

Promising pathways to simplified Alzheimer's diagnosis unveiled in new study

FEBRUARY 28, 2024by Global Alzheimer's Platform FoundationROC curves for prediction of brain PET or CSF amyloid positivity adjusted for age and apoE ε4 status with imputed values. Credit:Alz
Brain cells in Alzheimer's patients consume resources essential to neurotransmission

Brain cells in Alzheimer's patients consume resources essential to neurotransmission

by Weber Shandwick WorldwideCredit: Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, causes the death of neurons and leads to shrinking of the brain. Patients with AD

Brain cells in Alzheimer's patients consume resources essential to neurotransmission

by Weber Shandwick WorldwideCredit: Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, causes the death of neurons and leads to shrinking of the brain. Patients with AD
Newfound link between Alzheimer's and iron could lead to new medical interventions

Newfound link between Alzheimer's and iron could lead to new medical interventions

by University of Texas at AustinResearchers developed DNA-based fluorescent sensors that can detect two different forms of iron (Fe2+and Fe3+) at the same time in cell cultures and in brain

Newfound link between Alzheimer's and iron could lead to new medical interventions

by University of Texas at AustinResearchers developed DNA-based fluorescent sensors that can detect two different forms of iron (Fe2+and Fe3+) at the same time in cell cultures and in brain