How a Tangled Protein Kills Brain Cells, Promotes Alzheimer’s Disease
Look deep inside the brain of someone with Alzheimer’s disease, most forms of dementia or the concussion-related syndrome known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and…
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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…
Researchers Warn: Common Antidepressant Should No Longer Be Used To Treat People With Dementia
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a…
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…
Researchers Find microRNA Warning Signs for Dementia in the Blood
Levels of certain microRNAs indicate risk for cognitive decline. Researchers at the DZNE and the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) have identified molecules in the…
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…
Smaller Brains: Earlier Onset of High Blood Pressure Affects Brain Structure – May Increase Dementia Risk
People with high blood pressure diagnosed before age 55 had smaller brains compared to people who had normal blood pressure, and people who developed high…
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…
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…
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…
Power of Light and Oxygen Clears Alzheimer’s Disease Protein in Brains of Live Mice
New photo-oxygenation catalyst targets amyloid structure, recruits brain immune system cells. A small, light-activated molecule recently tested in mice represents a new approach to eliminating…
Neuroscientists Discover Beige Fat “Indispensable” in Protecting Brain From Dementia
Beige is considered a calming paint color, and scientists have new evidence that beige fat has a similar impact on the brain, bringing down the…
Protein Pathways: Mentally Stimulating Jobs Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in Old Age
Certain proteins might provide clues to underlying biological mechanisms, say researchers. People with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old age…