FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 5, 2023·4 min readModified Mediterranean Ketogenic Diet May Benefit Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’sConsuming a modified Mediterranean-ketogenic diet which consists of healthy fats and low carbs positively alters biological pathways associated with Alzheimer's disease. Switching to a Mediterranean-keto diet could help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, particularly for those most at risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 3, 2023·5 min readEarly Menopause, Later Start to Hormone Therapy May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s DiseaseEarly onset menopause is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, but starting HRT at the time of menopause onset can help reduce the risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 2, 2023·6 min readMachine Learning Models Rank Predictive Risks for Alzheimer’s DiseaseUsing machine learning technology, researchers concluded the risk of genetic risk may outweigh age as a predictor of whether a person will develop Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 1, 2023·4 min readStudy Supports Amyloid Hypothesis for Alzheimer’s but Suggests Alternative TreatmentA new study provides additional evidence for the "amyloid hypothesis" of Alzheimer's disease, reporting amyloid beta sparks an alliance between two proteins in neurons. This pairing is linked to half of the gene changes associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 28, 2023·6 min readIndividualized Brain Fingerprints Can Help to Uncover Early Signs of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA novel neuroimaging technique allows physicians to visualize subtle brain changes on an individualized level in patients with pre-clinical Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 28, 2023·4 min readA Novel Biomarker for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAstrocytic α7-subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (α7nAChRs) have been implicated as a novel biomarker for the diagnosis of early Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 27, 2023·3 min readNew Form of Omega-3 Could Prevent Visual Decline With Alzheimer’s DiseaseA newly developed version of the Omega-3 fatty acid DHA can cross the retina in the eye and ward off vision loss for those with Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and other disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 26, 2023·3 min readSpotting Early Signs of DementiaResearchers provide 11 signs and symptoms of cognitive problems to be aware of, as they may signify the onset of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 25, 2023·4 min readHow the Brain’s Internal Compass WorksFindings shed new light on how the brain orients itself in changing environment, and how the natural navigation processes can diminish as a result of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 23, 2023·4 min readA Higher Dose of Magnesium Each Day Keeps Dementia at BayAdding more magnesium-rich foods, such as spinach and nuts, to your daily diet can help reduce age-related brain shrinkage and stave off symptoms of dementia, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2023·4 min readTelomere Shortening Linked to Signs of Alzheimer’s in Brain ScansShorter telomere length was associated with multiple changes in the brain associated with dementia, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 9, 2023·6 min readInvestigational Anti-amyloid Treatment Started Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Did Not Slow Memory LossSolanezumab, an investigational anti-amyloid treatment, does not significantly slow the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More