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·July 9, 2017·5 min read

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?

A common misconception is that Alzheimer's disease and dementia are the same thing. Alzheimer's disease is simply one form of dementia. Researchers from Texas A&M describe how Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia impact the lives of both patients and their families, and provide new insights into minimizing the risks of developing neurodegenerative conditions.

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·July 6, 2017·3 min read

Sleep Problems May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

A new study links sleep problems with increased biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered those who report low sleep quality, daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems had elevated levels of Alzheimer's related biomarkers in their spinal fluid than those who reported no sleep problems. However, no abnormalities were found in the spinal fluid of people with obstructive sleep apnea.

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·June 30, 2017·7 min read

Stiff Vessels and Low Blood Flow in the Brain Forewarn of Dementia

Researchers report harmful plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease may build up in the brain as a result of high blood pressure and decreased cerebral blood flow.

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·June 21, 2017·5 min read

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s

Extra virgin olive oil can reduce neuroinflammation and activates autophagy, helping to protect memories and stave off dementia, a new study reports.

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·June 15, 2017·5 min read

More Amyloid in the Brain, More Cognitive Decline

The amount of amyloid plaques present within a person's brain can indicate the rate at which their cognition will decline in the following four years, a new study reports.

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·June 13, 2017·7 min read

Researchers Discover What May Be the Earliest Stage of Alzheimer’s

Study reports elevated amyloid plaque are not just a risk factor for Alzheimer's, but part of the disease and the earliest precursor before symptoms appear.

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·June 12, 2017·1 min read

Western Diet Increases Alzheimer’s Pathology in Genetically Predisposed Mice

Diet and lifestyle changes could lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease for those who are genetically predisposed, a new study suggests.

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

New Connections Sprout Between Alzheimer’s and the Immune System

Study offers insight into the link between the immune system and the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 31, 2017·5 min read

Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Before Symptoms Emerge

Researchers report a cognitive test can help detect Alzheimer's in older people who express no symptoms of the disease.

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·May 23, 2017·9 min read

DNA Vaccine Protects Against Alzheimer’s Toxic Proteins

Researchers report a new DNA vaccine prompts an immune response to proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 19, 2017·5 min read

Disrupted Fat Breakdown in the Brain of Mice Makes Them Dumb

Blocking the breakdown of a specific fat molecule in the the brains of mice lead to reduced learning ability and memory retention. Additionally, researchers noted an increase of Alzheimer's related proteins. Findings may help explain how dementia may develop in humans, researchers say.

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·May 17, 2017·5 min read

Biomarkers That May Predict Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s Discovered

Researchers have identified biomarkers that can help predict which patients with Parkinson's disease will suffer from significant cognitive deficits within three years of diagnosis.