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·February 3, 2016·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Plaques Found in Brains of Middle Aged TBI Patients

A new study reports amyloid plaques are present shortly after brain injury in middle aged people. The findings may help explain why people who suffer TBIs are at an increased risk for developing Alzheimer's.

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·January 29, 2016·4 min read

Blood Pressure Drugs Could Reduce Cell Damage Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Drugs used to treat hypertension appear to reduce cell damage associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·January 26, 2016·2 min read

Alzheimer-Type Brain Pathology Following Transplantation of Dura Mater

Researchers have discovered Alzheimer-type pathology in the brains of some dura mater transplant recipients who later died of CJD.

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·January 26, 2016·3 min read

Key Mechanism Which Prevents Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease Discovered

According to a new study, PTEN alters synaptic plasticity in Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 13, 2016·2 min read

Hyperactive Neurons Could Be a Culprit For Alzheimer’s

A new study reports increased neural activity spurs the creation of amyloid beta peptides which are believed to trigger Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 21, 2015·4 min read

Predicting Who May Develop Alzheimer’s, and Who May Not

Biochemical differences may predict who will, or will not, develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

Diagram shows how the gut bacteria breaks down the pomegranate and protects the brain.

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·December 9, 2015·2 min read

Gut Bacteria Make Pomegranate Metabolites That May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Urolithins, compounds which are created when the gut breaks down polyphenols in pomegranate extract, may protect against Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·December 9, 2015·3 min read

Math Models Could Change Strategies for Tackling Alzheimer’s Disease

Math models usually applied to physics studies are proving useful in studying the spatial distribution of astocytes in the brain, and are helping to develop new strategies for tackling Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 9, 2015·4 min read

Chemical Appears to Restore Memory and Clear Alzheimer’s Protein in Mice

The chemical EPPS appears to effectively restore memory and remove the build up of amyloid in the brains of mice genetically altered to have features of Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 7, 2015·2 min read

People With Negative Beliefs About Aging More Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s Symptoms

According to a new study, people who have negative beliefs about aging are more likely to have brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 2, 2015·2 min read

Slow Walking Speed in Elderly Could Signal Hallmark of Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, slow walking speed may signify a build up of amyloid plaques in elderly people, even if they do not have other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.