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·July 3, 2023·6 min read

Resistance Training: A Valuable Ally Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Regular physical exercise, especially resistance training, can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Using a mice model, the team demonstrated a reduction in Alzheimer's indicators, like beta-amyloid plaques, and normalized stress hormone levels, following resistance exercise training.

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·July 1, 2023·5 min read

Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Early Detection of Dementia

Researchers developed CognoSpeak, an innovative AI tool that aims to streamline the diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Utilizing virtual agents to engage patients in cognitive tests and analyzing their language and speech patterns, the tool provides a quick and efficient assessment.

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·July 1, 2023·6 min read

Lecanemab Alzheimer’s Treatment Set for FDA Approval

Doctors are preparing to administer lecanemab, a promising new Alzheimer's disease treatment nearing FDA approval. This therapy, marketed as Leqembi, slows cognitive decline by extracting amyloid proteins from the brain, thus decreasing tau protein accumulation.

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·June 30, 2023·5 min read

Muscle Up Against Alzheimer’s: Lean Mass May Be A Potential Shield

High lean muscle levels may be protective against Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which involved genetic analyses of hundreds of thousands of participants, suggested a correlation between lean muscle mass and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's.

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·June 25, 2023·6 min read

A Power Nap a Day May Keep Brain Aging at Bay

Habitual daytime napping could help preserve brain health and slow down the brain shrinkage that comes with aging. Using Mendelian randomisation and examining DNA snippets, researchers linked napping to larger total brain volume, a known indicator of brain health and dementia risk reduction.

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·June 25, 2023·3 min read

This Week’s Top Neuroscience News Discoveries: June 25, 2023

Explore this week's remarkable neuroscience advancements, including potential new effective treatments for tinnitus and the identification of a brain region associated with self awareness.

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·June 23, 2023·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Origin May Be in Embryonic Development

Alzheimer's disease, a prevalent neurodegenerative condition, could have its roots in embryonic development. The team grew cortical spheres, akin to human embryonic brains, from CRISPR-edited stem cells harboring familial Alzheimer's disease (fAD) mutations.

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·June 22, 2023·5 min read

Liver-Brain Axis Plays Key Role in Alzheimer’s

Researchers found evidence pointing to the crucial role the liver might play in Alzheimer's disease development. The study discovered liver dysfunction characteristics in Alzheimer's disease mouse models, including abnormal protein deposits and oxidative stress.

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·June 20, 2023·6 min read

Social Bonds Protect Aging Brains

Social isolation can potentially harm brain structure and cognitive performance, suggesting an increased risk of conditions like Alzheimer's dementia. The study indicates a lack of quality social interaction can lead to a decrease in the hippocampus's volume, crucial for memory formation and retrieval, and poorer cognitive performance.

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·June 16, 2023·5 min read

Neurodevelopment and Dementia: Could Prolonged Human Neurogenesis Lead to Alzheimer’s?

Researchers delved into the prolonged neurogenesis process in humans, investigating the amyloid precursor protein (APP). APP's fragmentation leads to amyloid peptides associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 15, 2023·5 min read

microRNA-132: A Tiny Molecule with Potential Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers discovered a small molecule, microRNA-132, might play a significant role in Alzheimer's disease. In Alzheimer’s patients, levels of microRNA-132 are often disrupted and notably decreased.

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·June 14, 2023·6 min read

Gut Microbiome Shifts: An Early Warning for Alzheimer’s Disease?

The composition of gut bacteria in individuals at the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease is notably different from those in healthy people. The finding paves the way for the potential use of gut bacterial composition as a means to identify individuals at a higher risk of developing dementia.

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Alzheimer’s disease

Resistance Training: A Valuable Ally Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Early Detection of Dementia

Lecanemab Alzheimer’s Treatment Set for FDA Approval

Muscle Up Against Alzheimer’s: Lean Mass May Be A Potential Shield

A Power Nap a Day May Keep Brain Aging at Bay

This Week’s Top Neuroscience News Discoveries: June 25, 2023

Alzheimer’s Origin May Be in Embryonic Development

Liver-Brain Axis Plays Key Role in Alzheimer’s

Neurodevelopment and Dementia: Could Prolonged Human Neurogenesis Lead to Alzheimer’s?

microRNA-132: A Tiny Molecule with Potential Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease

Gut Microbiome Shifts: An Early Warning for Alzheimer’s Disease?

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