Researchers link aging with changes in brain networks related to cognition
As people age, the brain networks associated with cognition become less efficient at information transfer and more vulnerable to disturbance.... Read More...
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Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer’s prevention
Damaged capillaries in the brain may set the stage for the development of Alzheimer's disease, years before symptoms appear.... Read More...
A NEAT discovery about memory
NEAT1, a noncoding RNA appears to play a significant role in memory formation.... Read More...
Dementia study links gene with damage to brain connections
Post mortem examinations of brain tissue from Alzheimer's patients revealed synapses contained clumps of clusterin, in addition to amyloid beta. The clumps were more abundant in those with genetic risk factors from Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
As plaque deposits increase in the aging brain, money management falters
Older adults who experience problems completing simple financial tasks, such as calculating their change, may be at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Problems with financial management have often been associated with later stage dementia. A new study reveals this could be one of the earliest signs of dementia and may be correlated with a build-up of amyloid plaque deposits.... Read More...
Does your health in middle age predict how healthy you’ll be later in life?
Vascular and inflammatory problems during middle age, as well as some minor injuries, could be a biomarker for poor brain health in older age. However, brain aging may be delayed by maintaining a healthy diet, weight and level of physical activity as we age.... Read More...
Antibiotic treatment alleviates Alzheimer’s disease symptoms in male mice
Study reports specific gut bacteria can influence the development of Alzheimer's disease. In mouse models, long term antibiotic treatment reduced inflammation and the formation of amyloid plaques. However, the reduction was only seen in males. Additionally, the antibiotic treatment altered the activation of microglia in the male mouse models.... Read More...
A nutty solution for improving brain health
Eating more than 10 grams of nuts a day has been linked to improved cognitive function, by up to 60%, in older adults.... Read More...
Insulin Signaling Failures in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Insulin signaling plays a role in regulating synaptic function, glucose homeostasis, and cognition, a new study reports. Impairments in insulin signaling result in metabolic defects, in addition to memory and learning deficits, mirroring the cognitive impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline
Seniors who eat more than 300 grams of cooked mushrooms per week have reduced odds of developing mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...
Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later
Researchers report those who experience chronic inflammation during middle may be at increased risk of developing cognitive and memory disorders during old age. ... Read More...
With Age Comes Hearing Loss and Greater Risk of Cognitive Decline
Researchers report hearing impairment is associated with an increased rate of cognitive decline as we age. However, the study revealed the impact of hearing loss on cognition was lessened for those who had a college level education.... Read More...