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·August 25, 2015·6 min read

Omega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Reports

A new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Proteins Produced by Activated Neurons Could Protect Against Neurodegeneration

Researchers have discovered a key molecule that helps protect the brain against some neurodegenerative diseases.

This image is a microscopic image of a mouse hippocampus.

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·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Could the Immune System Hold the Key for New Alzheimer’s Treatments?

Researchers explore the interplay between the brain and immune system to find new potential targets for treating Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 18, 2015·4 min read

Molecular Feedback Process May Protect the Brain Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have identified a new pathway that can dampen the production of amyloid beta.

This shows a amyloid plaques in the brain.

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·August 7, 2015·4 min read

Ability to Remove Alzheimer’s Disease Protein From the Brain Slows With Age

According to researchers, as we age, it takes a lot longer to clear amyloid beta from the brain, thus leading to a build up of the toxic protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

This shows the outine of a human male laying on his side. His brain is highlighted in orange.

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·August 5, 2015·5 min read

Could Your Sleep Position Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?

According to a new study, sleeping on your side helps the clear the brain of some neurotoxins, like amyloid beta, and could potentially reduce risk for developing some neurodegenerative disorders.

This image shows a brain slice from a healthy brain and a slice from the brain of an alzheimer's patient.

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·July 29, 2015·4 min read

Protein Fragment Produced in the Brain Inhibits Enzyme Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports a naturally occurring protein fragment produced in the brain can inhibit a key enzyme implicated in the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 23, 2015·9 min read

Early Detection of Alzheimer’s May be Possible With Saliva Test and Other New Tests

Researchers suggest a number of new tests for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, including a saliva test.

This image is a photo of a plastinated Alzheimer's brain.

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·July 21, 2015·4 min read

New Culprit in Alzheimer’s Disease Development Identified

Researchers have implicated a new culprit in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The findings could influence new strategies for treatment.

This image shows mixed rat brain cultures stained for coronin 1a, found only in microglia and here in green, and alpha-internexin, in red, found in neuronal processes.

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·July 20, 2015·6 min read

Iron Containing Inflammation Cells Found in Alzheimer’s Brains

Researchers identify iron containing microglia in the hippocampus of Alzheimer's patients.

This image shows brain scans used for the study.

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·July 13, 2015·5 min read

Impact of APOE E4 May Be Apparent Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Appear

Researchers have discovered a well known genetic variant linked to Alzheimer's could be promoting deposits of neurotoxic plaques in the brain years prior to symptoms of the disease developing.