FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 1, 2021·4 min readTargeting the Brain’s Immune Cells May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s DiseaseA drug currently being tested in cancer clinical trials appears to prevent dysfunction in an immune cell signaling pathway associated with Alzheimer's disease. Blocking the pathway could prevent Alzheimer's from developing and slow the progression of symptoms for those who already have the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 29, 2021·4 min readAmateur Boxing to Increased Risk of Brain Impairment and Early Onset of DementiaAmateur boxers, specifically those who boxed during their youth, are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who didn't.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 29, 2021·4 min readPotential Cause of Alzheimer’s DiscoveredThe form in which isomers take can increase the risk of developing dementia, researchers report. Drugs in development to improve autophagy may help prevents Alzheimer's from developing.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 27, 2021·5 min readNew Framework for Analyzing Alzheimer’s Disease Identifies Not One Form, but ThreeA new framework reveals Alzheimer's disease is far more complex than previously believed. Rather than being a disease where the same causes produce the same outcomes, researchers found three different models for the disease, each with its own characterizations and dynamics.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 26, 2021·5 min readDecluttering May Not Help People With DementiaFindings suggest people with moderate Alzheimer's disease perform better at daily tasks when surrounded by their usual clutter.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 16, 2021·4 min readCoffee and Tea Drinking May Be Associated With Reduced Rates of Stroke and DementiaPeople who drink between 4 - 6 cups of coffee or tea per day have a lower risk of stroke and dementia, researchers report. Drinking coffee alone, or in combination with tea, was associated with lower risk of post-stroke dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 10, 2021·3 min readAn Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Be Your Best Bet for Cognitive HealthPeople who consume a diet containing anti-inflammatory foods, including fruits, vegetables, and coffee, are less likely to develop dementia as they age, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 4, 2021·4 min readExposure to Estrogen Linked to Less Brain Shrinkage in Midlife WomenLonger and higher exposure to estrogen were associated with larger gray matter volume in middle-aged women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 4, 2021·4 min readFish Eaters Have Fewer Signs of Vascular Disease in the BrainPeople who consumed fish as a regular part of their diet had a lower risk of vascular brain disease, a condition that can lead to stroke or dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 27, 2021·5 min readRobotic Pet Boosts Mood, Behavior and Cognition in Adults With DementiaResearchers report improvement in mood, behaviors, and cognition in older adults with dementia, thanks to the aid of a robotic furry companion.Read More
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 22, 2021·4 min readCommon Antidepressant Should No Longer Be Used to Treat People With DementiaMirtazapine, an antidepressant commonly prescribed to treat dementia-associated agitation, is no more effective than a placebo and may increase mortality risks, researchers report.Read More