A Balanced Intake of Antioxidants Could Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
A balanced intake of antioxidants could prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Research conducted by the Ph.D student Mohamed Raâfet Ben Khedher and the postdoctoral…
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Hit the Sleep “Sweet Spot” To Keep Brain Sharp: Too Little and Too Much Sleep Linked to Cognitive Decline
Like so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation. A multiyear study of older adults found that both short and long…
Infrared Light Therapy Might Help People Living With Dementia
Infrared light therapy might have the potential to help people living with dementia, according to researchers. A pilot study, led by Dr. Paul Chazot, Durham…
Precision Medicine Data Dive Shows “Water Pill” Could Potentially Be Repurposed To Treat Alzheimer’s
NIH-funded research reveals clinical trial candidate for those with genetic risk. A commonly available oral diuretic pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Alzheimer’s Disease and COVID-19 Share a Genetic Risk Factor
An anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer’s disease and severe Covid-19 has been identified by a UCL-led research team. The researchers estimate…
Discovery of Vital Role for the Brain’s Immune Cells Reveals a New Aspect of Human Biology
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have revealed a vital but previously unknown role for immune cells that protect the brain from disease and injury:…
Alzheimer’s Mystery Solved: How Amyloid Beta Forms in Brain Nerve Cells
In a major breakthrough, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have discovered how amyloid beta — the neurotoxin believed to be at the root of…
Brain’s White Matter Integrity Disrupted in People With Alzheimer’s Gene Mutation
The structural integrity of the brain’s white matter as measured with an advanced MRI technique is lower in cognitively normal people who carry a genetic…
Researchers Find Evidence of Link Between Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores) and Neurodegenerative Diseases
A new study by researchers at University of Illinois Chicago suggests that when the protein optineurin, or OPTN, is present in cells it restricts the…
Natural Compound in Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
University of South Florida Health-led team discovers that the compound fenchol has the same beneficial effect as gut-derived metabolites in reducing neurotoxic amyloid-beta in the…
Simple Blood Test Developed for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
An international research team led by HKUST has developed a simple but robust blood test from Chinese patient data for early detection and screening of…
Research Reveals Drug Targets for Memory Enhancement – Treatments for Alzheimer’s, Schizophrenia and More
Discovery represents significant advance in developing treatments for cognitive impairment in a broad spectrum of neurological and psychiatric disorders including Alzheimer’s. Bristol-led research has identified…
Groundbreaking Research Identifies Likely Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease – Potential for New Treatment
A likely cause of Alzheimer’s disease offers a significant finding that offers potential new prevention and treatment opportunities for Australia’s second-leading cause of death. Ground-breaking…
Neurologist Explores Link Between COVID and “Brain Fog,” Memory Loss and Dementia
A new Rutgers study will examine how COVID-19 is affecting individuals in a number of cognitive-related areas, including memory loss, “brain fog,” and dementia. “Many…
Your Eyes May Reveal Your Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Protein deposits in retina and brain appear to parallel possible neurodegeneration, an insight that might lead to easier, quicker detection. Amyloid plaques are protein deposits…
Protein Made in the Liver May Cause Alzheimer’s Disease in the Brain
Peripherally produced amyloid causes neurodegeneration. Amyloid protein made in the liver can cause neurodegeneration in the brain, according to a new study in the open-access…
Artificial Intelligence Can Detect Dementia Years Before Symptoms Appear
Artificial intelligence could spot the early signs of dementia from a simple brain scan long before major symptoms appear – and in some cases before…
Link Discovered Between ADHD and Dementia Across Generations
A large study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found a link between ADHD and dementia across generations. The study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The…
