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·June 6, 2017·4 min read

Memory Loss and Other Cognitive Decline Linked to Blood Vessel Disease in the Brain

A new study links cognitive decline and memory loss to cerebral small vessel disease.

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Featured Neurology

·May 12, 2017·3 min read

Dementia Related Brain Changes Seen Before Memory Problems Are Noticeable

Researchers have identified a potential neuroimaging predictor for dementia that highlights brain structural changes that may occur years before people even notice memory problems.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·May 3, 2017·4 min read

Gene Mutation May Speed Up Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a gene mutation that can accelerate memory loss and cognitive function in those at risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 1, 2017·3 min read

Wireless Device Can See Through Walls to Detect Walking Speed

A new wireless device is able to detect walking speeds and could help monitor and diagnose health issues.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·March 23, 2017·4 min read

Insulin Resistance May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline

A new study reports insulin resistance is linked to accelerated cognitive decline.

Featured Neurology

·March 10, 2017·3 min read

Rapid Blood Pressure Drops in Middle Age Linked to Dementia in Old Age

Summary: Researchers report orthostatic hypotension could cause lasting damage to the brain because it can reduce blood flow to the...

Featured Neurology Psychology

·January 23, 2017·3 min read

Meditation and Music May Help Reverse Early Memory Loss in Adults

Researchers report practicing simple meditation and listening to music can have benefits for those with preclinical memory loss.

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·January 20, 2017·3 min read

Women’s Cognitive Decline Begins Earlier Than Previously Thought

A new study reports mental sharpness begins to decline in some women as early as in their 50's.

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·January 18, 2017·4 min read

Delirium Could Accelerate Dementia Related Mental Decline

A new study reports delirium can accelerate cognitive decline in people undergoing pathological changes associated with dementia.

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Featured Neurology

·January 12, 2017·4 min read

Link Between Concussion and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report concussion can accelerate Alzheimer's symptoms in people with a genetic risk for the disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·January 10, 2017·3 min read

Dementia Gene May Guard Against Decline Associated With Parasitic Disease

A new study reports carriers of APOE4 could have reduced risk of cognitive decline associated with parasitic infection.

Featured Neurology

·January 9, 2017·4 min read

High Cholesterol Intake and Eggs Do Not Increase Risk of Memory Disorders

A new study reports there appears to be no link between a high intake of dietary cholesterol and an increased risk of dementia, even in those who carried the APOE4 gene.