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·June 27, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·May 28, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·May 28, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·May 16, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·March 20, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·March 14, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·March 12, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·February 13, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·February 12, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·February 5, 2019·5 min read

A New Culprit of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a potential new biomarker for cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. The study reports fibrinogen, a blood clotting protein, causes a series of molecular events that may trigger the destruction of connections between neurons, resulting in cognitive decline.

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·January 13, 2019·3 min read

Emergency and Urgent Hospitalizations Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Researchers link urgent hospitalization to an increased rate of cognitive decline in older people not previously diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 9, 2019·5 min read

Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study links poor sleep quality in older adults with elevated levels of tau, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report poor sleep quality later in life may be associated with declining brain health and may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.

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cognitive decline

Dementia study links gene with damage to brain connections

As plaque deposits increase in the aging brain, money management falters

Does your health in middle age predict how healthy you’ll be later in life?

Antibiotic treatment alleviates Alzheimer’s disease symptoms in male mice

A nutty solution for improving brain health

Insulin Signaling Failures in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline

Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

With Age Comes Hearing Loss and Greater Risk of Cognitive Decline

A New Culprit of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

Emergency and Urgent Hospitalizations Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Why We Are Misjudging How Childhood Trauma Changes the Body

Everyday Habit Changes Lowers Dementia Risk

Legalized Cannabis Does Not Increase Consumption

Disrupted Neuronal Microexons Drive Hyperarousal and Insomnia

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