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·April 24, 2019·6 min read

The mobile game that can detect Alzheimer’s risk

Sea Hero Quest, a navigation themed cell phone game, is helping researchers to identify those at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Those with a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's perform worse on the spatial navigation tasks in the game, taking more time and less efficient routes to checkpoint goals.

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·April 23, 2019·6 min read

More evidence that blood tests can detect the risk of Alzheimer’s

Neurofilament light protein in plasma may be a noninvasive biomarker for neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 23, 2019·4 min read

Scientists propose new theory on Alzheimer’s, amyloid connection

Study finds a 'peculiar association' between amyloid precursor protein and cholesterol in the cell membrane of synapses. Amyloid precursor protein may contribute to cholesterol deficiency, triggering neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 18, 2019·4 min read

Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal study

Felodipine, a common hypertension medication, induces autophagy and clears aggregate-prone proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The study reveals the drug clears mutant alpha-synuclein in the brains of mice at plasma concentrations to those seen in humans taking the medication. Felodipine appears to have some neuroprotective properties in mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·April 17, 2019·4 min read

Brain stimulation reverses age-related memory loss

Transcranial magnetic stimulation applied to the parietal lobe improves the function of brain areas important for memory which are disrupted by aging. The study reports TMS helps improve memory in older adults experiencing memory loss to the level of younger adults.

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·April 11, 2019·3 min read

Shining lasers on mouse brains sheds light on cells central to Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia

Optogenetic stimulation of parvalbumin cells resulted in a reduction of local blood flow and volume. The findings could shed new light on the neurobiological underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.

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·April 10, 2019·3 min read

Aging gracefully: Study identifies factors for healthy memory at any age

Older adults who have higher levels of education, embark on more social activities and stay cognitively active have a slower rate of cognitive decline than those who engage in less self-maintenance and social activities.

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·April 9, 2019·6 min read

Zapping Memories: Electrostimulation Restores Working Memory of 70 Year Olds’ to That of 20 Year Olds’

Non-invasive electrostimulation restores working memory in 70-year-olds, allowing for comparable to cognitive abilities to those of 20-year-olds. The technology increases neural synchronization patterns and information flow between frontotemporal regions of the brain. This results in rapid improvements of working memory in older people, which lasted for more than 50 minutes post stimulation. The findings offer new hope to those suffering age-related memory impairments.

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·April 7, 2019·3 min read

Gum bacteria implicated in Alzheimer’s and other diseases

Study tracks how bacteria associated with gum disease can travel through the body and exude toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.

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·April 7, 2019·5 min read

Does herpes cause Alzheimer’s?

The herpes simplex virus 1, the virus responsible for cold sores, may account for 50% of Alzheimer's disease cases. HSV1 causes protein deposits which are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. Findings also reveal antiviral treatments can help to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's in those with HSV1.

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·April 5, 2019·3 min read

Anti-inflammatory drugs ineffective for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

The use of naproxen, an NSAID anti-inflammatory, increases the frequency of adverse health effects and does not reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 5, 2019·4 min read

Eyes reveal early Alzheimer’s disease

Using OCT angiography to quantify capillary changes in the back of the eye can help in the detection, and monitor the progression, of Alzheimer's disease.