FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 25, 2022·4 min readResearchers May Have Found the Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s and Vascular DiseaseThe FMNL2 gene links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports. Changes of activity in the FMNL2 caused by cerebrovascular disease prevent the efficient cleaning of toxic proteins in the brain, leading to the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 25, 2022·3 min readSeven Healthy Habits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in Those With Genetic RiskFrom keeping active and eating a healthy diet to controlling cholesterol and reducing sugar intake, researchers report on seven simple lifestyle changes older adults with genetic risk factors can make to reduce the chance of developing dementia.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 23, 2022·7 min readBreakthrough COVID Infections More Likely in Cancer and Alzheimer’s PatientsCOVID-19 breakthrough cases that result in severe infection, hospitalization, or death are more likely in those with cancer and Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 22, 2022·4 min readTreating Sleep Apnea Can Improve Memory in People With Cognitive DeclineUsing CPAP to treat sleep apnea could help improve cognitive decline symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2022·5 min readBrain Mechanism Tied to Age-Related Memory Loss DiscoveredResearchers have identified a mechanism that occurs within the CA3 region of the hippocampus that appears to be responsible for a common type of age-related memory loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 17, 2022·5 min readChoroid Plexus Volume Linked to Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports that increased volume in the choroid plexus appears to be associated with greater cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 16, 2022·3 min readGood Sleep Continuity Leads to Better Days for People With DementiaSleep continuity, in addition to sleep quality, can determine how a person with dementia will experience their symptoms the next day.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 14, 2022·6 min readCombination of ‘Feelings’ and Measurements Suggest Alzheimer’s in the Early StageA combination of patient-reported subjective cognitive impairment and measurable clinical symptoms, such as amyloid-beta accumulation in the cerebrospinal fluid, may help in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 12, 2022·5 min readHealthy Habits May Improve Longevity and Prevent Alzheimer’s DiseaseHealthy eating, daily exercise, reducing alcohol consumption, and not smoking not only lead to a longer life, but they can also reduce Alzheimer's risk for those with genetic risk factors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 11, 2022·5 min readRegular Blueberry Consumption May Reduce Risk of DementiaMiddle-aged people who consume blueberries every day may have a reduced risk of developing dementia, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 9, 2022·4 min readQuantifying Cognitive Decline in Dogs Could Help Humans With Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have developed a set of tests that can quantify cognitive changes in aging dogs and accurately detect canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, a disorder with similar pathology and outcomes as Alzheimer's disease in humans. The findings show promise for both humans and dogs in understanding Alzheimer's progression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 7, 2022·4 min readPromising Alzheimer’s Marker in Blood Prompts Warning About Brain-Boosting SupplementsElevated levels of PHGDH in the blood could signal the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers caution older adults against using "brain-boosting" supplements that contain serine due to its link to PHGDH. As PHGDH is a key enzyme in serine production, elevated PHGDH levels results in increased serine levels in the brain.Read More
