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·May 17, 2017·4 min read

Study Sheds Light on Link Between Alzheimer’s and Normal Brain Aging

Changes in proteins associated with aging directly impact amyloid beta formations, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 3, 2017·4 min read

Gene Mutation May Speed Up Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a gene mutation that can accelerate memory loss and cognitive function in those at risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 3, 2017·3 min read

Exercise Study Offers Hope in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

Light exercise, such as walking, could offer hope for re-establishing some neural connections in people with MCI and Alzheimer's.

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·April 25, 2017·7 min read

Low Levels of Memory Protein Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

Researchers report low levels of NPTX2 in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease may alter neural activity in a way that it could lead to memory loss associated with the disease.

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·April 11, 2017·4 min read

Findings Support Role of Vascular Disease in Development of Alzheimer’s

A new study reports midlife vascular risk factors are associated with elevated levels of amyloid beta in later life.

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·April 11, 2017·6 min read

Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier Using … Greebles?

A new test that uses graphic characters called 'Greebles' could help doctors detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease before the symptoms become apparent.

Image shows a brain of an Alzheimer's patient.

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·March 22, 2017·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to the Metabolism of Unsaturated Fats

A new study report omega 3 and omega 6 unsaturated fatty acids are significantly decreased in the brains of people with Alzheimer's.

Image shows brain slices from a mouse with Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 21, 2017·5 min read

Changes in the Vascular System May Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a plasma component that is usually involved in blood clotting and inflammation may also play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 13, 2017·2 min read

Never Before Seen Images of Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease

New technology allows researchers to produce images that predate the formation of amyloid beta in the brain. The findings have prompted researchers to suggest stabilizing the protein, rather than attempting to limit it, in order to reduce Alzheimer's symptoms.

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·March 11, 2017·4 min read

Chemical Used to Detect Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s Patients Extends Lifespan of Roundworms

A compound used to trace amyloid plaque build up in people with Alzheimer's is not only able to extend lifespan of round worms, it also can increase quality of life, a new study reports.

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·March 9, 2017·6 min read

“Jumping Genes” May Set the Stage for Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a mechanism that may explain how neurons falter during the earliest stages of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.