Hyperactive neurons may be culprit in Alzheimer's

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityA long-term reduction in neuronal activity reduces amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, Yale University researchers have found. The study, usi

Updated on: February 27,2024 17

Hyperactive neurons may be culprit in Alzheimer's

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityA long-term reduction in neuronal activity reduces amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, Yale University researchers have found. The study, usi

Updated on:February 27,2024 17

Discovery of molecular mechanism involved in early brain development provides insights into microcephaly pathogenesis

byTohoku UniversityAn overview of Kif23's involvement in embryonic brain development, highlighting how its deficiency disrupts cell division and potentially contribute to microcephaly. Credi

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Discovery of molecular mechanism involved in early brain development provides insights into microcephaly pathogenesis

byTohoku UniversityAn overview of Kif23's involvement in embryonic brain development, highlighting how its deficiency disrupts cell division and potentially contribute to microcephaly. Credi

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Abdominal fat depots can impact brain health and cognition in individuals at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's dis

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Abdominal fat depots can impact brain health and cognition in individuals at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's dis

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Worsening heat waves pose unique risks to people living with neurodegenerative disease

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: neerja panchal from PexelsAs 2024 is set to end as Earth's hottest year on record—breaking the previous record set in 2023– a UCLA Health resea

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Worsening heat waves pose unique risks to people living with neurodegenerative disease

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: neerja panchal from PexelsAs 2024 is set to end as Earth's hottest year on record—breaking the previous record set in 2023– a UCLA Health resea

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Stressful events in midlife might be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease in older ages

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthResults of the voxel-wise analyses show the association between a higher number of SLEs and reduced regional gray matter volumes. Y axes: average gray matt

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Stressful events in midlife might be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease in older ages

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthResults of the voxel-wise analyses show the association between a higher number of SLEs and reduced regional gray matter volumes. Y axes: average gray matt

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'One-drop' blood test study funded by Alzheimer's and Down syndrome organizations

by Alzheimer's AssociationThere is increasing evidence that the brain changes of Alzheimer's disease begin decades before memory and thinking problems occur, prompting the need for better meth

Updated on: February 27,2024 18

'One-drop' blood test study funded by Alzheimer's and Down syndrome organizations

by Alzheimer's AssociationThere is increasing evidence that the brain changes of Alzheimer's disease begin decades before memory and thinking problems occur, prompting the need for better meth

Updated on:February 27,2024 18

Parkinson's paradox: When more dopamine means more tremor

byChampalimaud Centre for the UnknownReduced dopamine loss is linked to tremor in Parkinson's patients, challenging common beliefs. Credit: Neural Circuits Dysfunction Lab, Champalimaud Foun

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Parkinson's paradox: When more dopamine means more tremor

byChampalimaud Centre for the UnknownReduced dopamine loss is linked to tremor in Parkinson's patients, challenging common beliefs. Credit: Neural Circuits Dysfunction Lab, Champalimaud Foun

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Silent brain changes precede Alzheimer's. Researchers have new clues about which come first

by Lauran NeergaardA closeup of a human brain affected by Alzheimer's disease, is displayed at the Museum of Neuroanatomy at the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, N.Y., on Oct. 7, 2003. According

Updated on: March 08,2024 13

Silent brain changes precede Alzheimer's. Researchers have new clues about which come first

by Lauran NeergaardA closeup of a human brain affected by Alzheimer's disease, is displayed at the Museum of Neuroanatomy at the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, N.Y., on Oct. 7, 2003. According

Updated on:March 08,2024 13

Better sleep is a protective factor against dementia

by Andrée-Ann Baril and Matthew Pase,The ConversationSleep stages, and the role of deep sleep for brain health. Credit: Andrée-Ann BarilDementia is a progressive loss of cognitive abilities, suc

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Better sleep is a protective factor against dementia

by Andrée-Ann Baril and Matthew Pase,The ConversationSleep stages, and the role of deep sleep for brain health. Credit: Andrée-Ann BarilDementia is a progressive loss of cognitive abilities, suc

Updated on:March 08,2024 13

Helping a loved one with dementia enjoy Valentine's day

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Helping a loved one with dementia enjoy Valentine's day

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Alzheimer's blood test found to perform as well as FDA-approved spinal fluid tests

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease soon may replace more invasive and expensive screening methods

Updated on: March 08,2024 13

Alzheimer's blood test found to perform as well as FDA-approved spinal fluid tests

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease soon may replace more invasive and expensive screening methods

Updated on:March 08,2024 13

Researcher to launch project to teach Tai Chi to people with dementia

by Bournemouth UniversityA Bournemouth University researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to launch a health and wellbeing project for people with dementia.Dr Samuel Nyman, Senior Le

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Researcher to launch project to teach Tai Chi to people with dementia

by Bournemouth UniversityA Bournemouth University researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to launch a health and wellbeing project for people with dementia.Dr Samuel Nyman, Senior Le

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