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·May 25, 2016·4 min read

Heart Medication Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

Researchers report a drug which prevents blood clots and reduces the risk of heart attacks shows promise for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 24, 2016·7 min read

Surveying Genetic Changes Linked to Parkinson’s

A new study examines the genetic modifications associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·May 24, 2016·4 min read

PET Imaging With Special Tracer Can Detect and Diagnose Early Alzheimer’s

A new study reports PiB, a small molecular compound, binds to amyloid plaque.

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·May 24, 2016·4 min read

Current Screening Methods Miss Mild Cognitive Impairment in Many

A high number of false negative results from neuroimaging tests mean many people at increased risk of Alzheimer's may not be getting timely diagnosis or care, a new study reports.

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·May 24, 2016·8 min read

Genes Linked to the Effect of Stress and Mood on Longevity Identified

Researchers have identified a series of genes that could modulate the effect of mood and the response to stress on lifespan.

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·May 23, 2016·4 min read

Loss of Y Chromosome Could Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

According to researchers, men with the highest fraction of blood cells without the Y chromosome were more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 19, 2016·4 min read

Electronic Device Detects Molecules Linked to Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Researchers have developed a new biosensor that is capable of detecting molecules associated with certain neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.

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·May 19, 2016·3 min read

Brain Scans of Dementia Patients with Coprophagia Showed Neurodegeneration

A new study reports on a link between coprophagia and certain neurodegenerative diseases and dementias.

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·May 19, 2016·3 min read

Immune Cells May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Researchers report microglia may actually protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease by containing the spread of amyloid plaques.

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·May 16, 2016·3 min read

Regular Exercise at Any Age Could Stave Off Alzheimer’s

According to researchers, regular exercise at any age can help to reduce aterial stiffness and could help to provide some protection against Alzheimer's disease.