Giant “Super Neurons” Discovered in SuperAger Brains
Post-mortem brains of SuperAgers reveal significantly larger neurons in memory region. SuperAger neurons are even larger than those in individuals 20 to 30 years younger…
Post-mortem brains of SuperAgers reveal significantly larger neurons in memory region. SuperAger neurons are even larger than those in individuals 20 to 30 years younger…
With a steady renewal of cell vitality in damaged tissues, this novel drug may one day result in the treatment or prevention of disorders such as…
A mutation in the small protein SHMOOSE is linked with increased Alzheimer’s risk and highlights a possible target for treatment. A mutation in a newly…
A novel music intervention fosters an emotional connection between patients and their caregivers. Dementia patients often lose their ability to communicate verbally with loved ones…
Researchers are exploring possible effects on the brain. Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s are among the most puzzling in medical research. The underlying causes of these…
Older people who had a COVID-19 infection show a considerably higher risk—as much as 50% to 80% higher than a control group—of developing Alzheimer’s disease…
Could taking a daily multivitamin supplement help maintain cognitive health with aging and possibly prevent cognitive decline? According to new research, it might. A new…
Chores, physical activity, and social visits were all linked to a reduced risk of dementia. A new study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal…
A new long-term, large-scale study finds that taking a daily multivitamin supplement may slow cognitive aging in older adults. Today, September 14, 2022, Alzheimer’s &…
For the first time, researchers describe a pathway by which cells repair damaged lysosomes, structures that contribute to longevity by recycling cellular trash. The discovery…
Biomarkers of misfolded proteins are found in the blood by a sensor. Before the first clinical symptoms appear, Alzheimer’s disease has a 15–20 year symptom-free…
The study discovered that as Alzheimer’s disease progresses, brain levels of enzymes that regulate DNA-folding decrease. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, McGill University, and…
Scientists answer: Which leisure activities are associated with a lower risk of dementia? According to a recent meta-analysis recently published in Neurology, the medical journal…
Scientists develop an artificial intelligence program that detects cognitive impairment accurately and efficiently from voice recordings. A lot of time—and money—is required to diagnose Alzheimer’s…
A study investigates whether alterations in daily activities might predict the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive impairment in older people. According…
The groundbreaking research that established the connection between Alzheimer’s Disease and gut health may enable earlier diagnosis and new treatment options. People who have digestive…
Scientists have discovered that increasing the production of new neurons in mice with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) rescues the animals’ memory defects. The study shows that…
A mutation known as APOE3 Christchurch appears to have protected the woman. Due to a rare genetic mutation, Aliria Rosa Piedrahita de Villegas should have…