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·April 21, 2016·5 min read

Link Between Cognitive Decline Genes and Healthy Aging

Researchers report on a possible link between long term cognitive health and protection from some chronic diseases.

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·April 19, 2016·4 min read

Can A Protein Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms in One Week?

Researchers report IL-33 can reduce memory and cognitive problems associated with Alzheimer's disease within one week of treatment in mice. Additionally, IL-33 can reduce the number and size of amyloid plaques.

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Vascular Brain Injury is Evident in People in Their 40s

A new study shows people as young as in their 40s are suffering from stiffening of the arteries, which is associated with structural brain damage implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 24, 2016·3 min read

Tooth Loss Increases Risk of Dementia and Reduced Cognitive Function

A new study shows an association between tooth loss and diminished cognitive function in adults.

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·March 22, 2016·3 min read

Infrequent Computer Use May Be An Indicator of Early Cognitive Decline

A new study reports on a significant correlation between infrequent daily computer use and smaller hippocampal volume, an indicator of an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 11, 2016·4 min read

Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk and Greater Gray Matter Volume

Older adults who are physically active have greater gray matter volume and a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·March 10, 2016·5 min read

Gum Disease Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

A new study reports on a link between periodontitis and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 1, 2016·3 min read

Cognitive Deficits in People With Brain Injury May Be Result of Connectivity Disruptions

Researchers have identified complex brain connectivity patterns in TBI patients that may explain cognitive deficits.

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·February 29, 2016·2 min read

Rest Up! Less Than 5 Hours Sleep Can Lead to Significant Cognitive Degradation

According to a new study, even elite students face significant cognitive decline if they sleep less than 5 hours a night for a week or more.

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·February 17, 2016·3 min read

Low Dose Exposure to Organochlorine Pesticides Linked to Cognitive Impairment

A new study reports on increased risk of cognitive impairment in people who were subjected to chronic low dose exposure to certain environmental contaminants.

Image shows positive α-Synuclein staining of a Lewy body in a patient with Parkinson's disease.

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·February 17, 2016·4 min read

Biomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Identified

A new study reports lower concentrations of α-synuclein in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's patients is associated with reduced cognitive performance.