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Alzheimer’s disease

·January 8, 2019·3 min read

Exercise Hormone May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

Researchers report the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease contain less of the exercise related hormone called irisin. Boosting levels of irisin in the brain could slow the progression of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·January 8, 2019·4 min read

New Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reveals a novel genetic risk loci for Alzheimer's disease. Using single cell gene expression patterns, researchers found genetic changes are expressed in microglia cells. The mutations are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 8, 2019·4 min read

Defective Immune Cells in Brain May Cause Alzheimer’s

Researchers report therapeutic activation of the TREM2 gene during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease may help to counteract the formation of amyloid beta protein aggregates.

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·January 8, 2019·7 min read

Choline Helps Fight Alzheimer’s Across Generations

Researchers report when mice bred to display Alzheimer's like symptoms were given diets high in choline, their offspring showed improvements in spatial memory compared to those exposed to normal levels of choline in the womb.

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·January 8, 2019·5 min read

Technique Boosts Omega 3 Fatty Acid Levels in Brain 100 Fold

Adding a lysophospholipid form of EPA, LPC-EPA, to the diet increased omega 3 fatty acid levels up to 100 fold in the brains of mice, researchers report. The amount required for the boost in Omega 3 levels is less than a milligram a day. In humans, researchers report, the equivalent is less than a quarter of a gram of LPC-EPA per day to have the same effect.

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·January 8, 2019·5 min read

Researchers Identify Five Types of Insomnia

Researchers have identified five different subtypes of the sleep disorder insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep and early morning awakening. The study reports insomnia subtypes may be identified by examining personality traits of sufferers.

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·January 8, 2019·6 min read

Histamines Can Boost Long Term Memory of Objects

Researchers report histamines can help improve memory of objects up-to 25 days longer than normal in mice, as well as improving people's long term memory test scores. The study suggests taking histamines may help alleviate symptoms of memory disorders such as Alzheimer's and other dementias.

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·January 7, 2019·7 min read

Racial Differences in Alzheimer’s Unveiled

A new study has identified racial disparities between African Americans and Caucasians in the level of a key biomarker used to identify Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 7, 2019·10 min read

The Number of People with Dementia Has Doubled in Sixteen Years

A new study reports the number of people living with dementia globally more than doubled between 1990 and 2016. By 2050, more than 100 million people could be living with dementia related diseases, researchers report. The study suggests people could avoid the risk of developing dementia by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet and monitoring blood pressure.

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·January 4, 2019·13 min read

The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed

Scientific research is helping to unlock the secrets behind why some people live to become super-agers. Researchers propose ways in which we can slow the aging process and extend our life spans.

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·January 4, 2019·5 min read

Fungi Causes Brain Infection and Memory Impairments: Mouse Study

Researchers report a common yeast infection can cross the blood-brain barrier, triggering an inflammatory response that results in the formation of granuloma type structures and temporary memory impairments in mice.

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Alzheimer’s disease

Exercise Hormone May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

New Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease

Defective Immune Cells in Brain May Cause Alzheimer’s

Choline Helps Fight Alzheimer’s Across Generations

Technique Boosts Omega 3 Fatty Acid Levels in Brain 100 Fold

Researchers Identify Five Types of Insomnia

Histamines Can Boost Long Term Memory of Objects

Racial Differences in Alzheimer’s Unveiled

Top 20 Neuroscience News Stories of 2018

The Number of People with Dementia Has Doubled in Sixteen Years

The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed

Fungi Causes Brain Infection and Memory Impairments: Mouse Study

Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades

Brain-First Hypothesis: Rethinking the Cambrian Explosion

Beyond the Gym: Why Your Brain Craves Creatine

Brain Switch for Action and Stress Identified

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