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Alzheimer’s disease

·November 27, 2023·4 min read

Active Lifestyle Halts Memory Loss: New Alzheimer’s Insight

A new study reveals that personalized health and lifestyle changes can significantly delay or prevent memory loss in older adults at high risk of Alzheimer's. The study, involving 172 participants, showed that those receiving personalized coaching to manage risk factors like uncontrolled diabetes and physical inactivity had a 74% cognitive improvement compared to the control group.

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·November 21, 2023·4 min read

Midlife Visceral Fat Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers reveal that higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife is associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease. Visceral fat, the fat surrounding internal organs, is linked to brain changes up to 15 years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear.

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·November 21, 2023·4 min read

Used Coffee Grounds Hold Potential Key to Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers found that Carbon Quantum Dots (CACQDs) derived from used coffee grounds could protect brain cells from damage caused by neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. CACQDs showed neuroprotective effects in various models, including Parkinson's caused by pesticide exposure. These CACQDs have the potential to address the underlying causes of neurodegenerative disorders, rather than just managing symptoms.

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·November 16, 2023·6 min read

Alzheimer’s Affects Brain Networks Beyond Memory

Researchers discovered that Alzheimer's-related changes in brain networks extend beyond memory and attention, impacting sensory and motor circuits. These findings challenge previous assumptions about Alzheimer's effects.

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·November 16, 2023·6 min read

Mutation in Brain’s Immune Cells Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

A genetic mutation affecting microglia, the brain's immune cells, can increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease up to threefold. The mutation, known as TREM2 R47H/+, impairs microglia function and contributes to Alzheimer's pathology.

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·November 15, 2023·2 min read

Hippocampus Shrinkage Linked to Cognitive Decline Beyond Alzheimer’s

A new study indicates that hippocampal shrinkage in the brain is associated with cognitive decline, independent of amyloid-beta plaques, a key marker of Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests that neurodegenerative diseases other than Alzheimer's contribute to cognitive decline.

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·November 1, 2023·5 min read

Metabolic Rise in Hippocampus Unveils Alzheimer’s Early Footprint

Researchers reveal a surprising early phase in Alzheimer’s disease development: a metabolic boost in the hippocampus. Studying mice resembling human Alzheimer's pathology, they observed increased mitochondrial metabolism followed by synaptic disruptions due to hindered cellular recycling.

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·October 30, 2023·5 min read

Less Deep Sleep in Seniors May Be A Silent Alarm for Dementia Risk

A mere 1% reduction in deep sleep yearly for those above 60 translates to a 27% higher dementia risk. Monitoring 346 participants over 60 from the Framingham Heart Study, the research observed declining deep sleep patterns and found 52 dementia cases in 17 years.

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·October 27, 2023·7 min read

Surge in Dementia Cases by 2040 Expected

Research suggests that by 2040, the number of people living with dementia could reach 1.7 million, marking a significant increase of over 40% from previous projections. While data up until 2010 indicated a decline in dementia incidence in high-income countries, the trend started reversing after 2008. Furthermore, the study sheds light on an increasing disparity in dementia incidence rates between educational groups.

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·October 26, 2023·4 min read

Higher Triglycerides Tied to Lower Dementia Risk

Older individuals with elevated triglyceride levels might be at a reduced risk for dementia. Researchers studied over 18,000 seniors without prior dementia diagnoses, monitoring them for six years.

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·October 18, 2023·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Symptoms Transferred via Microbiota Transplant

Summary: A new study confirmed a link between gut microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease. The research demonstrated that Alzheimer’s symptoms could...

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·October 16, 2023·4 min read

Common Fungus Might Fuel Alzheimer’s Onset

Researchers explored the link between the fungus Candida albicans and Alzheimer's disease. They found that C. albicans produces enzymes breaking down the blood-brain barrier, allowing it to access the brain and produce toxic amyloid beta-like peptides, typically associated with Alzheimer's.

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Alzheimer’s disease

Active Lifestyle Halts Memory Loss: New Alzheimer’s Insight

Midlife Visceral Fat Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk

Used Coffee Grounds Hold Potential Key to Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases

Alzheimer’s Affects Brain Networks Beyond Memory

Mutation in Brain’s Immune Cells Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Hippocampus Shrinkage Linked to Cognitive Decline Beyond Alzheimer’s

Metabolic Rise in Hippocampus Unveils Alzheimer’s Early Footprint

Less Deep Sleep in Seniors May Be A Silent Alarm for Dementia Risk

Surge in Dementia Cases by 2040 Expected

Higher Triglycerides Tied to Lower Dementia Risk

Alzheimer’s Symptoms Transferred via Microbiota Transplant

Common Fungus Might Fuel Alzheimer’s Onset

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Brain Prioritizes “Sound Offsets” During Hearing Repair

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