Twice daily electrical stimulation may boost mental processes in Alzheimer's disease, clinical trial suggests

by British Medical JournalCredit: Wikimedia CommonsTwice daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain may boost mental processes (cognitive function) in people with Alzheimer's dise

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Twice daily electrical stimulation may boost mental processes in Alzheimer's disease, clinical trial suggests

by British Medical JournalCredit: Wikimedia CommonsTwice daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain may boost mental processes (cognitive function) in people with Alzheimer's dise

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Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia

by Elana GotkineFor older adults, food insecurity is associated with an increased risk for dementia with poorer memory function and faster memory decline, according to a study published online Nov. 21

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Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia

by Elana GotkineFor older adults, food insecurity is associated with an increased risk for dementia with poorer memory function and faster memory decline, according to a study published online Nov. 21

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Very irregular sleep linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns,

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Very irregular sleep linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns,

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Understanding diet's role in modifying risk of Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressEffects of specific dietary food groups and factors on risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Steve Blake 2023In a detailedstudy, "Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Al

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Understanding diet's role in modifying risk of Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressEffects of specific dietary food groups and factors on risk of Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Steve Blake 2023In a detailedstudy, "Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Al

Updated on:February 24,2024 10

New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines

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New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines

Updated on:February 24,2024 11

Researchers use AI to discover two new genetic variants for Alzheimer's disease

by CSIRONetwork diagram of significant BitEpi interactions from UK Biobank cohort. Nodes in green are known AD associations, in red is the novel gene replicated in this study, and in blue are var

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Researchers use AI to discover two new genetic variants for Alzheimer's disease

by CSIRONetwork diagram of significant BitEpi interactions from UK Biobank cohort. Nodes in green are known AD associations, in red is the novel gene replicated in this study, and in blue are var

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Light therapy may improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

by Public Library of ScienceThe research suggests that light therapy may be a promising treatment option for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Rad Cyrus, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommo

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Light therapy may improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

by Public Library of ScienceThe research suggests that light therapy may be a promising treatment option for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Rad Cyrus, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommo

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New protein linked to early-onset dementia identified

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: UK Research and InnovationMost neurodegenerative diseases, including dementias, involve proteins aggregating into filaments called amyloids. In most of these

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New protein linked to early-onset dementia identified

by UK Research and InnovationCredit: UK Research and InnovationMost neurodegenerative diseases, including dementias, involve proteins aggregating into filaments called amyloids. In most of these

Updated on:February 24,2024 14

New methods for identifying, characterizing irregular forms of amyloid beta to inform Alzheimer's treatments

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at Arlington(A) shows resulting peak areas of immunoprecipitation extraction of 18 peptides with four antibodies. (B) shows the datafrom (A) a

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New methods for identifying, characterizing irregular forms of amyloid beta to inform Alzheimer's treatments

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at Arlington(A) shows resulting peak areas of immunoprecipitation extraction of 18 peptides with four antibodies. (B) shows the datafrom (A) a

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Irritability, agitation and anxiety in Alzheimer's patients caused by brain inflammation, study says

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommon neuropsychiatric symptoms that doctors see in Alzheimer's disease patients originate from brain inflammation rather than amy

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Irritability, agitation and anxiety in Alzheimer's patients caused by brain inflammation, study says

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCommon neuropsychiatric symptoms that doctors see in Alzheimer's disease patients originate from brain inflammation rather than amy

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Dementia is not just about memory loss: Study highlights importance of assessing standard emotional responses

by Heidi Douglass,University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe focus too much on memory loss in relation to dementia and not enough on difficulties with identifying emotions in socia

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Dementia is not just about memory loss: Study highlights importance of assessing standard emotional responses

by Heidi Douglass,University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe focus too much on memory loss in relation to dementia and not enough on difficulties with identifying emotions in socia

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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

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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 20