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·August 20, 2019·4 min read

Alzheimer’s drug reverses brain damage from adolescent alcohol exposure

Donepezil, a drug routinely administered to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease, shows promise in treating damage caused to the brain by adolescent alcohol exposure. The drug reverses neuroinflammation and neuron damage in rats exposed to alcohol during adolescence.

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·August 19, 2019·5 min read

New insights into what may go awry in brains of Alzheimer’s patients

Amyloid beta may be less harmful than previously thought. However, an age-damaged version of the protein may be more harmful.

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·August 16, 2019·4 min read

Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases

Using control theory and the physics of protein aggregation, researchers created theoretical predictions on how and when to use drug interventions for neurodegenerative diseases.

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·August 14, 2019·4 min read

Migraine diagnoses positively associated with all-cause dementia

A significant association has been discovered between migraine diagnoses and dementia in women.

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·August 13, 2019·2 min read

The mystery of why we sleep

Researchers shed light on why we need to sleep and discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.

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·August 12, 2019·5 min read

Alzheimer’s disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

Tau accumulations disrupt wake-promoting neurons. The findings help explain why day-time napping and sleep disruptions are often reported in Alzheimer's patients.

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·August 11, 2019·5 min read

High-energy lasers could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease in the future

Far-infrared free-electron lasers may be a new way in which we fight the effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report the technology can break down protein aggregates associated with the disease deep within the brain.

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·August 9, 2019·4 min read

Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

In healthy older adults, depression and cortical amyloid may be associated with early changes in cognition. The findings provide an additional biomarker for Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 9, 2019·3 min read

Regular exercise may slow decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s

Exercise can have a positive benefit in preventing or slowing physical signs of Alzheimer's disease in those with a genetic predisposition.

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·August 8, 2019·2 min read

Positive effect of music and dance on dementia proven

Participating in musical and dance activities improve the quality of life for older adults with dementia after just six sessions.

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·August 6, 2019·4 min read

Dietary choline associated with reduced risk of dementia

Adding extra choline through eggs or meat to your daily diet could help stave off the effects of dementia. Higher phosphatidylcholine intake through diet was associated with lower rates of dementia and improved cognitive function in aging men.

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·August 3, 2019·7 min read

Socially active 60-year-olds face lower dementia risk

Being socially active in early old age can help to prevent against dementia later on. Researchers found those engaged in social activities almost daily at 60 were 12% less likely to develop dementia than those who were socially active only once or twice a month.