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·February 6, 2023·5 min read

Overlooked Tau-RNA Interaction May Play Key Role in Dementia

The interaction of Tau with RNA is a key stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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·February 6, 2023·5 min read

Promising Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

Using theranostics to pinpoint and treat the earliest, preclinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say their new method shows promise in stopping the progression of Alzheimer's pathologies before the onset of irreversible neural damage.

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·February 5, 2023·7 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods May Lead To Cognitive Decline

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.

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·February 2, 2023·6 min read

Brain Cell Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease Mapped

A new method dubbed STARmap PLUS was utilized to track and map changes in tau and amyloid beta in the brain as Alzheimer's disease progressed in mouse models.

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·February 1, 2023·3 min read

New Association Between Social Isolation and Dementia Risk Factors

Loneliness and a lack of social support contribute to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. The findings add to the growing body of evidence linking social isolation to Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 31, 2023·3 min read

Obesity-Related Neurodegeneration Mimics Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers discovered a correlation between obesity-related neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease pathology. Losing weight, they say, can slow age-related cognitive decline and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

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·January 30, 2023·4 min read

Brain’s ‘Wakeful Rest’ Network May Be Key to Alzheimer’s Risk

In women, parts of the default mode network responsible for memory retrieval and recollection, and spatial cognition were more likely to be connected to the overall DMN network. The patterns of connectivity correlated with brain structures associated with short-term memory problems resembled alterations seen in preclinical Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 29, 2023·2 min read

Initial Memory Problems Are Linked With a Slower Rate of Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Initial memory problems are linked with a slower rate of decline in Alzheimer's disease. Those with symptoms including language difficulties or judgment changes had a more rapid rate of decline than those with memory problems alone.

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·January 27, 2023·4 min read

Predicting Dementia Using Neural Network Characteristics

Alterations in the cerebral neural network could function as a biomarker for the early diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and Lewy Body dementia.

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·January 27, 2023·3 min read

New Test Could Detect Alzheimer’s Disease 3.5 Years Before Clinical Diagnosis

A newly developed blood-based test reveals changes in hippocampal neurogenesis up to 3.5 years before a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 26, 2023·7 min read

Lifelong Marriage Lowers Risk of Dementia

Long-term, continuous marriage from mid-life to old age is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia.

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·January 26, 2023·5 min read

Protein Plaques Associated With Disease Are Stickier Than Thought

Study provides experimental evidence of an alternative binding site on amyloid-beta aggregates. The discovery opens the door to the development of new therapies for Alzheimer's disease.