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Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, glitazones, linked to 22% reduction in dementia risk

Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, glitazones, linked to 22% reduction in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones, also known as thiazolidinediones or TZDs for short, is linked to a 22%

Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, glitazones, linked to 22% reduction in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones, also known as thiazolidinediones or TZDs for short, is linked to a 22%
Consuming a high sodium, low potassium diet could increase the risk of cognitive decline

Consuming a high sodium, low potassium diet could increase the risk of cognitive decline

by KeAi CommunicationsAssociation of average sodium, potassium, sodium/potassium and salt intake, and self-reported memory. Model 1 is adjusted for age, sex, location of residence, area of residence,

Consuming a high sodium, low potassium diet could increase the risk of cognitive decline

by KeAi CommunicationsAssociation of average sodium, potassium, sodium/potassium and salt intake, and self-reported memory. Model 1 is adjusted for age, sex, location of residence, area of residence,
Alzheimer's experts offer tips for 'dementia-friendly' homes

Alzheimer's experts offer tips for 'dementia-friendly' homes

by Cara MurezWhile most homes aren't designed to be dementia-friendly, they can easily be adapted, according to a national Alzheimer's disease group."Virtually every aspect of a home can

Alzheimer's experts offer tips for 'dementia-friendly' homes

by Cara MurezWhile most homes aren't designed to be dementia-friendly, they can easily be adapted, according to a national Alzheimer's disease group."Virtually every aspect of a home can
Stem cell treatment for dementia clears major hurdle

Stem cell treatment for dementia clears major hurdle

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new stem cell-based treatment for progressive dementia just took a big step closer to the clinic.UCLA researchers have successfu

Stem cell treatment for dementia clears major hurdle

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new stem cell-based treatment for progressive dementia just took a big step closer to the clinic.UCLA researchers have successfu
Study links long-term consumption of reused deep-fried oil with increased neurodegeneration

Study links long-term consumption of reused deep-fried oil with increased neurodegeneration

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep-fried cooking oil

Study links long-term consumption of reused deep-fried oil with increased neurodegeneration

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep-fried cooking oil
'Flash and Freeze-fracture' technique allows for neuronal insights into medial habenula

'Flash and Freeze-fracture' technique allows for neuronal insights into medial habenula

by Institute of Science and Technology AustriaA lunar surface-like electron microscopic image of an activated medial habenula neuron. SPO (light green), CAPS2 (dark blue), vesicles on the verge o

'Flash and Freeze-fracture' technique allows for neuronal insights into medial habenula

by Institute of Science and Technology AustriaA lunar surface-like electron microscopic image of an activated medial habenula neuron. SPO (light green), CAPS2 (dark blue), vesicles on the verge o
Researchers find about a quarter of mitochondrial disease patients suffer from malnutrition

Researchers find about a quarter of mitochondrial disease patients suffer from malnutrition

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA BMI classification. Most subjects had appropriate BMI; 3/22 (13.6%) adults and 12/38 (31.6%) children were underweight. B Patient-reported gastrointest

Researchers find about a quarter of mitochondrial disease patients suffer from malnutrition

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA BMI classification. Most subjects had appropriate BMI; 3/22 (13.6%) adults and 12/38 (31.6%) children were underweight. B Patient-reported gastrointest
Botulinum toxin may be beneficial for isolated, essential head tremor

Botulinum toxin may be beneficial for isolated, essential head tremor

by Elana GotkineFor patients with isolated or essential head tremor, injection of botulinum toxin into each splenius capitis muscle on day 0 and during week 12 is more effective than placebo for reduc

Botulinum toxin may be beneficial for isolated, essential head tremor

by Elana GotkineFor patients with isolated or essential head tremor, injection of botulinum toxin into each splenius capitis muscle on day 0 and during week 12 is more effective than placebo for reduc
Early signs of Alzheimer's: Most older adults see the value of screening but haven't been tested

Early signs of Alzheimer's: Most older adults see the value of screening but haven't been tested

by University of MichiganFamiliarity with, and experience with, cognitive testing and Alzheimer's biomarker testing among adults age 65-80. Credit: University of MichiganSome 80% of older adu

Early signs of Alzheimer's: Most older adults see the value of screening but haven't been tested

by University of MichiganFamiliarity with, and experience with, cognitive testing and Alzheimer's biomarker testing among adults age 65-80. Credit: University of MichiganSome 80% of older adu
Study reveals broader impact of Alzheimer's on brain function

Study reveals broader impact of Alzheimer's on brain function

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasAlzheimer's disease and aging are associated with distinct patterns of brain network disruption. Alzheimer's (left) exerts widespread imp

Study reveals broader impact of Alzheimer's on brain function

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasAlzheimer's disease and aging are associated with distinct patterns of brain network disruption. Alzheimer's (left) exerts widespread imp
Brains with compromised 'trust settings' a warning sign of lurking depression

Brains with compromised 'trust settings' a warning sign of lurking depression

byHiroshima UniversityCredit: Andrea Piacquadio/PexelsJust as computer devices acting differently can hint at the possibility of malware lurking in the background, changes in brain patterns that

Brains with compromised 'trust settings' a warning sign of lurking depression

byHiroshima UniversityCredit: Andrea Piacquadio/PexelsJust as computer devices acting differently can hint at the possibility of malware lurking in the background, changes in brain patterns that