Chronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
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Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?
A new study looks at the possible causal link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report antiviral drugs significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in patients with severe herpes infections.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Risk Gene May Aggravate Neurological Air Pollution Effects in Children
According to researchers, children who carry the APOE4 gene and who are exposed to air pollution have higher behavior problem scores and their attention capacity was slower to develop.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse Study
A new mouse study finds APOE genes, commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, impairs the development of new neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory.... Read More...
Unraveling Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s
Researchers say promoting conversion of glucose into brain energy could reduce risk factors and delay disease onset for those who carry Alzheimer's associated genes.... Read More...
Gene Variant May Increase Psychiatric Risk After TBI
A new study has linked the APOE4 gene to mental health issues some people face following TBI. Researchers report people with the APOE4 gene had significantly higher scores for depression, PTSD and anxiety following TBI than those without the genetic variant. ... Read More...
Subjective Memory May Play Role in Signaling Cognitive Decline
A new study reports listening to subjective complaints about memory lapses in people over 60 could help doctors to diagnose the onset of MCI and dementia.... Read More...
Evidence Mounts for Increased Alzheimer’s and Suicide Risks in Polluted Cities
A new study adds to growing evidence that early exposure to pollution can increase both suicide risks in younger people and Alzheimer's disease as people age.... Read More...
Researchers Fix Genetic Risk Factor of Alzheimer’s in Human Brain Cells
Researchers report they have successfully erased damage caused by Apoe4 in Alzheimer's patients by altering the gene into a harmless Apoe3-like version. ... Read More...
The Onset of Alzheimer’s:The Importance of Family History
Researchers report the closer a person gets to the age their parents started to develop Alzheimer's symptoms, the more likely they are to have amyloid plaques.... Read More...
Lifestyle Changes Prevent Cognitive Decline Even in Genetically Susceptible People
Even for those genetically susceptible to developing dementia, enhanced lifestyle counselling can help to prevent cognitive decline, a new study reports.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Damage Reduced with Compound that Targets APOE Gene: Mouse Study
Researchers from WUSTL have identified a compound that targets APOE in mouse brains and which protects against Alzheimer's disease. The APOE4 genetic variant increases the risk of people developing Alzheimer's disease. The findings offer new possible avenues of treating the disease in humans.... Read More...