Digital training program improves quality of life for care residents with dementia—even during the COVID-19 pandemic

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuality of life for people with dementia living in residential and nursing home care substantially improved after staff took part in a digi

Updated on: December 28,2023

Digital training program improves quality of life for care residents with dementia—even during the COVID-19 pandemic

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuality of life for people with dementia living in residential and nursing home care substantially improved after staff took part in a digi

Updated on:December 28,2023

White matter changes in brain found in frontotemporal dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAreas of brain damage called white matter hyperintensities are commonly linked to vascular health problems. They have also been l

Updated on: May 28,2024

White matter changes in brain found in frontotemporal dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAreas of brain damage called white matter hyperintensities are commonly linked to vascular health problems. They have also been l

Updated on:May 28,2024

New target for drug intervention in Alzheimer's disease identified

by University of Alabama at BirminghamInhibiting an enzyme called LIMK1 seems to improve the length and density of dendritic spines, shown here in green. Healthy dendritic spines are thought to h

Updated on: May 28,2024

New target for drug intervention in Alzheimer's disease identified

by University of Alabama at BirminghamInhibiting an enzyme called LIMK1 seems to improve the length and density of dendritic spines, shown here in green. Healthy dendritic spines are thought to h

Updated on:May 28,2024

'Salty' immune cells surrounding the brain linked to hypertension-induced dementia

byNational Institutes of HealthFluorescent staining reveals the extensive network of blood vessels of the dura mater. These vessels contain T cells that, in a mouse model of chronic high blood p

Updated on: January 26,2024

'Salty' immune cells surrounding the brain linked to hypertension-induced dementia

byNational Institutes of HealthFluorescent staining reveals the extensive network of blood vessels of the dura mater. These vessels contain T cells that, in a mouse model of chronic high blood p

Updated on:January 26,2024

Research reveals DNA-protecting gene's crucial role in brain disorders

by Jessica Stanley,University of AdelaideL–R: Microscopic images showing bright red spots on a cell, indicating an increase in detrimental RNA:DNA Hybrids. Second image shows cells with high DNA

Updated on: March 20,2024

Research reveals DNA-protecting gene's crucial role in brain disorders

by Jessica Stanley,University of AdelaideL–R: Microscopic images showing bright red spots on a cell, indicating an increase in detrimental RNA:DNA Hybrids. Second image shows cells with high DNA

Updated on:March 20,2024

Researcher finds help for Alzheimer's-associated agitation with new FDA-approved treatment

by Bridjes O'Neil,Saint Louis UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:JAMA Neurology(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.3810A Saint Louis University researcher was instrumental in

Updated on: February 24,2024

Researcher finds help for Alzheimer's-associated agitation with new FDA-approved treatment

by Bridjes O'Neil,Saint Louis UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:JAMA Neurology(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.3810A Saint Louis University researcher was instrumental in

Updated on:February 24,2024

Scientists map the distribution of lipids in the human brain

by Oleg Sherbakov,Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDistribution of cholesterol in the human brain. Credit: Maria OsetrovaScientists have found that 93% of the lipids in brain tissue a

Updated on: July 06,2024

Scientists map the distribution of lipids in the human brain

by Oleg Sherbakov,Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDistribution of cholesterol in the human brain. Credit: Maria OsetrovaScientists have found that 93% of the lipids in brain tissue a

Updated on:July 06,2024

Model that maps relationships between neurons could help make deep brain stimulation treatment more viable

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonRobustness of inferred CFs to time-dependent inputs. CF is robust to both private noise (a, i.i.d. realizations of noise in each unit) or shared noise. (b, a

Updated on: January 02,2024

Model that maps relationships between neurons could help make deep brain stimulation treatment more viable

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonRobustness of inferred CFs to time-dependent inputs. CF is robust to both private noise (a, i.i.d. realizations of noise in each unit) or shared noise. (b, a

Updated on:January 02,2024

Mixed-ancestry genetic research shows a bit of Native American DNA could reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by Diane Xue and Hanley Kingston,The ConversationTraditionally, researchers search for individual genes that are related to disease risk by looking at tiny genetic markers all across the genome.

Updated on: June 11,2024

Mixed-ancestry genetic research shows a bit of Native American DNA could reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by Diane Xue and Hanley Kingston,The ConversationTraditionally, researchers search for individual genes that are related to disease risk by looking at tiny genetic markers all across the genome.

Updated on:June 11,2024

Your gut microbiome may be linked to dementia, Parkinson's disease and MS

by Lynne A Barker and Caroline Jordan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWithin our body and on our skin, trillions of bacteria and viruses exist as part of complex ecosystems called micr

Updated on: May 28,2024

Your gut microbiome may be linked to dementia, Parkinson's disease and MS

by Lynne A Barker and Caroline Jordan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWithin our body and on our skin, trillions of bacteria and viruses exist as part of complex ecosystems called micr

Updated on:May 28,2024

Excessive gaming leads to health issues, says study

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems.Dr. Daniel Stjepanović f

Updated on: March 19,2024

Excessive gaming leads to health issues, says study

by University of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems.Dr. Daniel Stjepanović f

Updated on:March 19,2024

Hidden belly fat in midlife linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Radiological Society of North AmericaIncreased neuroinflammation (yellow colors) associated with higher hidden fat (visceral fat) in the cohort of 54 participants with an average age of 50 yea

Updated on: February 24,2024

Hidden belly fat in midlife linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Radiological Society of North AmericaIncreased neuroinflammation (yellow colors) associated with higher hidden fat (visceral fat) in the cohort of 54 participants with an average age of 50 yea

Updated on:February 24,2024