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·August 12, 2013·3 min read

Oprah’s and Einstein’s Faces Help Spot Dementia

A new test which measures the ability to name and recognize famous faces could help doctors identify early dementia in those aged 40 to 65, a new study suggests.

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·August 2, 2013·2 min read

Injuries From Teen Fighting Deal a Blow to IQ

A new study links physical fighting and fight related injuries in teens to cognitive decline.

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·July 15, 2013·4 min read

Path of Plaque Buildup in Brain Shows Promise as Early Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers discover early accumulation of amyloid plaques in the temporal lobe is associated with cognitive decline. The finding could serve as a new biomarker for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 25, 2013·3 min read

Protein Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Identified

Caspase-2 is a key regulator of a signaling pathway which leads to cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

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·June 25, 2013·1 min read

Researchers Determine that Brain Reserve Independently Protects Against Cognitive Decline in MS

Researchers suggest lifetime brain growth and early mental stimulation independently help protect against cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis.

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·June 19, 2013·3 min read

New Alzheimer’s Research Suggests Possible Cause: The Interaction of Proteins in the Brain

Researchers discover by looking at amyloid-beta and tau independently that the interaction between the proteins could be the key to the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. As the interaction between the two proteins increased, the progression of Alzheimer's worsened.

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·June 17, 2013·2 min read

Blocking Overactive Receptor in Alzheimer’s Recovers Memory Loss and More

Researchers show memory pathology in older mice can be reversed by blocking the activity of a specific receptor in the brain. Blocking the B1R receptor helps recover memory and cerebrovascular function.

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·June 4, 2013·3 min read

Heart Health Matters to Your Brain

New research finds an increased risk for cognitive decline in patients with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

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·May 23, 2013·2 min read

MRI-Based Measurement Helps Predict Vascular Disease in the Brain

Using MRI neuroimaging technology, researchers were able to predict the risk for cerebrovascular disease in patients.

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·February 7, 2013·3 min read

Veterans with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury have White Matter Abnormalities

A new study found soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mild TBI have measurable abnormalities in white matter when compared to returning veterans who have not experienced TBI. These abnormalities appear to be related to the severity of the injury and are related to cognitive deficits.

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·February 7, 2013·3 min read

Dickkopf Makes Fountain of Youth in the Brain Run Dry

Scientists have discovered that significantly more neurons are generated in the brains of older animals if the signaling molecule Dickkopf-1 is turned off. The results give rise to the question whether the function of Dickkopf-1 may be turned off using drugs to prevent age related cognitive decline.

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·February 4, 2013·2 min read

Chemical Reaction Keeps Stroke Damaged Brain from Repairing itself

When the brain produces too much nitric oxide, it contributes to the severity and progression of stroke and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Researchers recently discovered that nitric oxide not only damages neurons, it also shuts down the brain’s repair mechanisms.