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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Lifestyle Factors Linked to Brain Health of Young Adults
A new study reports lifestyle choices, such as smoking or drinking alcohol during early adulthood, can increase the risk of developing dementia or having a stroke later in life.... Read More...
In MS, Disintegrating Brain Lesions May Indicate the Disease is Getting Worse
A new study reports the atrophy of brain lesion volume predicts the development of more physical disabilities associated with multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...
Sitting is Bad for Your Brain, Not Just Your Heart or Metabolism
A new study reports people who sit down too much during middle to older age show signs of thinning in the medial temporal cortex, an area of the brain associated with the formation of new memories.... Read More...
Healthy Glucose Levels Key to a Healthy Aging Brain
A new study reports on the effect blood glucose levels has on brain aging. Researchers report even normal glucose levels can have an impact on brain atrophy.... Read More...
Link Between Concussion and Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers report concussion can accelerate Alzheimer's symptoms in people with a genetic risk for the disease.... Read More...
Promising Discovery For A Non-Invasive Early Detection of Alzheimer’s
A new paper details a technology that can detect pathological oligomeric forms of tau in Alzheimer's patients through human blood platelets.... Read More...
Brain Shrinkage in Multiple Sclerosis Associated With Leaked Protein in Blood
Findings could provide a new avenue for treating multiple sclerosis, researcher report.... Read More...
“Use it or Lose it” to Defend Against Memory Loss
Researchers report a on a correlation between higher levels of NPTX2 and better brain volume and memory.... Read More...
Sleepiness and Fatigue Linked to Atrophy in Cognitively Normal Elderly
Researchers report cognitively normal older people who experience excessive sleepiness during the day have more brain atrophy than those who do not experience fatigue.... Read More...
Cocaine Makes Brain Cells Cannibalize Themselves
A new study reports cocaine induces autophagy in microglia and astrocytes. However, an experimental compound could counteract the process.... Read More...
Can Omega 3 Levels Affect Whether B Vitamins Slow Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s?
A new study reports higher levels of Omega 3 can boost the neuroprotective effects of B vitamins.... Read More...