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·February 11, 2019·4 min read

Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

A new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 9, 2019·5 min read

How Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Researchers report irisin, a hormone released during physical exercise, may promote neurogenesis in the hippocampus. The study sheds new light on why exercise helps improve memory and could help to protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 6, 2019·5 min read

HIV Drug Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Age Associated Disorders

Researchers report a drug commonly used to help treat HIV can significantly reduce age related inflammation in mice. The study suggests the drug could hold promise for treating age related disorders including Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease.

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·February 6, 2019·4 min read

Absentmindedness Points to Earlier Warning Signs of Silent Strokes

Researchers report poor attentiveness and becoming more distracted during simple tasks could signify early symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease.

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·February 5, 2019·5 min read

A New Culprit of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a potential new biomarker for cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. The study reports fibrinogen, a blood clotting protein, causes a series of molecular events that may trigger the destruction of connections between neurons, resulting in cognitive decline.

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·February 4, 2019·4 min read

Biggest Ever Map of Human Alzheimer’s Brain Published

An international team of researchers have compiled the largest dataset to date that details differences between healthy brains and those with Alzheimer's disease. The researchers have released the data online and is free to use.

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·January 31, 2019·3 min read

Exercise Benefits Brains and Blood Flow Changes in Older Adults

Exercise is associated with improved brain function and a decrease in cerebral blood flow in older people with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.

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·January 29, 2019·6 min read

Using AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Machine learning technology is helping researchers to detect the early signs of Alzheimer's, by identifying potential blood based biomarkers of the disease. Researchers say the technology has found hidden factors associated with Alzheimer's through medical data, and could help improve disease prediction.

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·January 28, 2019·7 min read

Does Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduce Dementia?

A new study reports controlling blood pressure has a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment, a precursor of dementia.

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·January 28, 2019·3 min read

What You Eat Could Impact your Brain and Memory

Researches report higher levels of the satiety hormone CCK could decrease a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 25, 2019·5 min read

Sleep Deprivation Accelerates Alzheimer’s Brain Damage

A new study reports sleep deprivation increases the levels of tau, and accelerates the spread of the protein, in the brain. The findings reveal a lack of sleep alone may help drive the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 25, 2019·3 min read

Gum Disease Bacteria Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have implicated Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacteria commonly associated with gum disease, in Alzheimer's pathology. The study reports oral Pg infections leads to a colonization and increased production of amyloid beta.

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Alzheimer’s disease

Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

How Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

HIV Drug Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Age Associated Disorders

Absentmindedness Points to Earlier Warning Signs of Silent Strokes

A New Culprit of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

Biggest Ever Map of Human Alzheimer’s Brain Published

Exercise Benefits Brains and Blood Flow Changes in Older Adults

Using AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Does Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduce Dementia?

What You Eat Could Impact your Brain and Memory

Sleep Deprivation Accelerates Alzheimer’s Brain Damage

Gum Disease Bacteria Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

Brain Prioritizes “Sound Offsets” During Hearing Repair

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Why Your Brain “Dreams” Even When You’re Awake

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