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·January 21, 2021·4 min read

Abnormal Hyperactivation in the Brain May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

Hyperactivation in specific brain areas may be an early biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found those who reported concerns over diminished memory skills, and with other risk factors for Alzheimer's, showed signs of hyperactivation in brain areas prior to the diagnosis of dementia. Read More

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·January 21, 2021·6 min read

Sunbathing After Menopause May Be Harmful

Menopausal women who frequently sunbathe have increased levels of gonadotropins and lower levels of estrogen than their peers who are not active sun worshipers. Low estrogen levels and higher levels of other hormones increase the risk for a number of health problems, including Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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·January 21, 2021·4 min read

Study Shows the Relationship Between Surgery and Alzheimer’s Disease

Major surgery can trigger different patterns of cognitive alterations depending on previous presence, or absence, of Alzheimer's pathologies. Read More

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·January 14, 2021·4 min read

Memory May Be Preserved in Condition With Brain Changes Similar to Alzheimer’s Disease

While 40% of people with primary progressive aphasia have underlying Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests they may not develop the memory problems associated with Alzheimer's. Read More

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·January 12, 2021·5 min read

Rotten Egg Gas Could Guard Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Hydrogen sulfide, a gas that smells like rotten eggs, appears to help protect brain cells against Alzheimer's disease in mouse models. Read More

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·January 7, 2021·4 min read

Researchers Identify and Characterize 3 Molecular Subtypes of Alzheimer’s

Using data from RNA sequencing, researchers have identified three molecular subtypes of Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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·January 5, 2021·6 min read

Routine Eye Scans May Give Clues to Cognitive Decline in Diabetes

Routine eye exams could help identify changes associated with cognitive decline in patients with type 1 diabetes. Read More

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·January 5, 2021·5 min read

How COVID-19 Is Likely to Impact the Brain

Using over a century of data from other pandemics, and applying knowledge about the current COVID-19 infection, researchers predict the long term effects coronavirus will have on the brain and nervous system. Read More

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·December 30, 2020·4 min read

Mutations Associated With Early Onset Dementia Discovered

Disruptions in circulating white blood cells may be a key driver in ALSP, a rare form of early-onset dementia. Read More

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·December 17, 2020·2 min read

Regulating Copper in the Brain Stops Memory Loss Associated With Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a molecule that regulates the circulation of copper in the brain. The molecule extracts copper trapped in amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Administered orally, the molecule inhibits memory loss associated with Alzheimer's. Read More