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·July 10, 2019·3 min read

Impaired learning linked to family history of Alzheimer’s

People with a family history of Alzheimer's disease perform worse on learning tasks than those without a genetic link to the disease. The learning impairments appear to be exacerbated by the APOE E4 gene and diabetes.

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·July 9, 2019·4 min read

Sorting protein in neurons defends against neurodegenerative disease

VPS35 is a novel critical component of tau metabolism and the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·July 8, 2019·3 min read

Indications why older people are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease

Using a gene vector, researchers channeled the blueprint of the human tau protein into different aged mice. After a period of twelve weeks, the tau protein spread twice as fast in older mice than the younger cohort. Findings shed light on why Alzheimer's is predominantly an age-related neurodegenerative disease.

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·July 8, 2019·6 min read

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may raise risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Older males who were treated with androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer had an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease over a ten-year follow-up.

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·July 6, 2019·4 min read

To cure brain diseases, neuroscientists must collaborate: That’s why I’m giving my data away

Open sharing of scientific data and standard methods will allow researchers to collaborate on projects and accelerate understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·July 1, 2019·4 min read

Sense of smell, pollution and neurological disease connection explored

Damaged olfactory neurons as a result of air pollution may contribute to altered cerebrospinal fluid flow and turnover, acting as a potential mechanism for the development of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·June 29, 2019·5 min read

New blood test for detecting Alzheimer’s disease to undergo trial

A new blood test to detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease is set to undergo trials in the Fall. The test will be able to identify traces of amyloid beta in blood samples with a high degree of accuracy.

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·June 29, 2019·3 min read

Moments of clarity in dementia patients at end of life: Glimmers of hope?

Paradoxical lucidity, the phenomenon where some with severe dementia suddenly regain their memory and exhibit normal behaviors immediately prior to death, may help shed new light on the mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 28, 2019·3 min read

Study connects low social engagement to amyloid levels and cognitive decline

An association has been discovered between cognitive decline and social engagement in older adults. Older people who are less socially active have a greater accumulation of amyloid beta and increased cognitive decline over a three-year span, compared to more socially active peers.

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·June 28, 2019·3 min read

Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients

Short pulses of pink noise played during slow-wave sleep can help improve memory consolidation for those with mild cognitive impairment.

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·June 27, 2019·7 min read

Low-carb ‘keto’ or ‘Atkins-style’ diet may modestly improve cognition in older adults

A small scale pilot study reveals adults with mild cognitive impairment may have improved brain function and memory when they switch to a high-fat, low-carb diet.

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·June 27, 2019·8 min read

Disrupted sleep in one’s 50s, 60s raises risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Sleep disruptions during middle age may be a potential biomarker for developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Researchers found those who experienced sleep problems in their 40s and 50s had more amyloid beta accumulation in their brains later in life. Those whose sleep problems started in their 50s and 60s had increased levels of tau. Additionally, higher levels of tau were discovered in the brains of those who lacked synchronized brain waves associated with a good night's sleep.