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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.