FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 23, 2021·4 min readLow Protein Diets Could Accelerate Dementia but Amino Acids Can Slow the ProgressWhile a low-protein diet can accelerate neurodegeneration, consuming Amino LP7, a combination of essential amino acids, could slow the progression or inhibit the development of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 20, 2021·6 min readHit the Sleep Sweet Spot to Keep Brain SharpToo much or too little sleep were both linked to increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 19, 2021·4 min readViral Infections Could Promote NeurodegenerationSome viral infections could increase intercellular spreading of protein aggregates associated with neurodegenerative disorders, increasing the risk for developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2021·4 min readDiscovery of New Role for the Brain’s Immune Cells Could Have Alzheimer’s ImplicationsStudy reveals microglia play an important role in the maintenance of blood delivery to the brain. The findings may prove important to the study and treatment of cognitive decline, dementia, and stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2021·4 min readOur Brains Have a Fingerprint TooEach person has a specific brain "fingerprint", and that fingerprint changes over the course of our lives, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 13, 2021·3 min readIn Neurodegenerative Diseases, Brain Immune Cells Have a Ravenous Appetite for SugarIn the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases, microglia consume glucose to a greater extent than previously believed. The findings may serve as a new biomarker for a range of neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·October 13, 2021·5 min readPersonality Traits Linked to Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study adds additional evidence to the link between personality traits and Alzheimer's risk. Researchers found brain changes associated with Alzheimer's are visible early on in people with certain personality traits. Those who scored high for neuroticism and low in conscientiousness were at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 12, 2021·3 min readWhite Matter Integrity Disrupted in People With Alzheimer’s Gene MutationCarriers of the ADAD Alzheimer's-associated genetic mutation have lower structural connectivity in the frontoparietal control network.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2021·5 min readWarning Signs for Dementia in the BloodResearchers say levels of microRNA in the blood may be a reliable new biomarker for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and other forms of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 11, 2021·3 min readWater Pill May Be Viable to Test as Alzheimer’s TreatmentBumetanide, an FDA-approved potent diuretic used to treat fluid retention caused by heart, kidney, and liver disease may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease for those with a genetic predisposition.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 8, 2021·5 min readAlzheimer’s and COVID-19 Share a Genetic Risk FactorThe Alzheimer's disease associated OAS1 gene also increases the risk of developing severe COVID-19 in carriers, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·October 7, 2021·3 min readSigns of Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Detectable Before Significant Symptoms Are ObviousPeople with genetic risks for Alzheimer's disease may exhibit changes in brain structure and reduced performance in cognitive tests long before symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease become obvious.Read More