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Your genes aren’t the only factor dictating Alzheimer’s risk

Neuroscience NewsDecember 11, 2019

While genetics may increase your risk of developing dementia, other factors such as lifestyle and environment may play a key role in the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s drug candidates reverse broader aging

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2019

CMS121 and J147, two drug candidates that improve memory and slow neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease, also slow aging in healthy, older mice. The compounds block damage to neurons caused by general aging and restore levels of specific molecules to those seen in younger animals.... Read More...

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Drugs that quell brain inflammation reverse dementia

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2019

A synthesized small-molecule drug blocks the TGF-beta receptor in astrocytes and traverses the blood-brain barrier in mice. When administered, the drug lowered receptor activity to that seen in younger mice and reduced inflammation. The aged mice were able to navigate mazes and learn spatial tasks as well as younger mice.... Read More...

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Tai Chi brings benefits for people with dementia

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2019

Tai Chi improved quality of life and reduced falls in older people with dementia.... Read More...

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Aerobic exercise and heart-healthy diet may slow development of memory problems

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2019

Combining aerobic exercise with the heart-healthy DASH diet improved the ability to think, recall, and make decisions in older people who experienced cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...

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Study shows extra virgin olive oil staves off multiple forms of dementia in mice

Neuroscience NewsNovember 25, 2019

Extra virgin olive oil may protect against cognitive declines linked to tauopathy diseases, specifically frontotemporal dementia.... Read More...

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Inflammatory processes drive progression of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2019

The NLPR3 inflammasome and the inflammatory response it triggers play a critical role in the emergence of tau pathology. ... Read More...

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Predicting Alzheimer’s disease-like memory loss before it strikes

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2019

Sharp-wave ripple activity in the brain may be an early biomarker for Alzheimer's disease before cognitive impairment begins.... Read More...

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Research reveals no link between statins and memory loss

Neuroscience NewsNovember 18, 2019

Study reveals there is no link between memory decline and statin use in older adults. Additionally, no association was found between statin use and cognitive decline in those with genetic risk factors for dementia.... Read More...

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Long-term blood pressure variation and risk of dementia

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2019

Patients who experience substantial changes in blood pressure over time have an increased risk of developing dementia.... Read More...

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Link between hearing and cognition begins earlier than once thought

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2019

Lower levels of cognitive function were observed in people whose hearing was slightly impaired by aging but was still considered to be normal. The findings suggest cognitive impairment starts as soon as hearing becomes imperfect.... Read More...

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Number of people with dementia will double in twenty years

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2019

A new report projects the number of people living with dementia in the US will double to 13 million by 2040. The report estimates that the number of women diagnosed with dementia will rise to 8.5 million, and the number of men with dementia will reach 4.5 million.... Read More...

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Your genes aren’t the only factor dictating Alzheimer’s risk

Alzheimer’s drug candidates reverse broader aging

Drugs that quell brain inflammation reverse dementia

Tai Chi brings benefits for people with dementia

Aerobic exercise and heart-healthy diet may slow development of memory problems

Study shows extra virgin olive oil staves off multiple forms of dementia in mice

Inflammatory processes drive progression of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases

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Long-term blood pressure variation and risk of dementia

Number of people with dementia will double in twenty years