Study Finds Ethnoracial Differences in Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals Hispanic Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease tend to survive significantly longer with the condition than people from other ethnoracial groups. ... Read More...
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Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
How Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Researchers report irisin, a hormone released during physical exercise, may promote neurogenesis in the hippocampus. The study sheds new light on why exercise helps improve memory and could help to protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
HIV Drug Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Age Associated Disorders
Researchers report a drug commonly used to help treat HIV can significantly reduce age related inflammation in mice. The study suggests the drug could hold promise for treating age related disorders including Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Exercise Benefits Brains and Blood Flow Changes in Older Adults
Exercise is associated with improved brain function and a decrease in cerebral blood flow in older people with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Using AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Machine learning technology is helping researchers to detect the early signs of Alzheimer's, by identifying potential blood based biomarkers of the disease. Researchers say the technology has found hidden factors associated with Alzheimer's through medical data, and could help improve disease prediction.... Read More...
Does Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduce Dementia?
A new study reports controlling blood pressure has a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment, a precursor of dementia.... Read More...
What You Eat Could Impact your Brain and Memory
Researches report higher levels of the satiety hormone CCK could decrease a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Sleep Deprivation Accelerates Alzheimer’s Brain Damage
A new study reports sleep deprivation increases the levels of tau, and accelerates the spread of the protein, in the brain. The findings reveal a lack of sleep alone may help drive the development of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms
Researchers report a new blood test can help detect neurological damage associated with Alzheimer's disease before any of the cognitive symptoms appear. Additionally, researchers report the test may be applied to help identify brain damage associated with TBI, stroke and multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...
Moving More in Old Age May Protect Brain From Dementia
According to researchers, older adults who move more than average may be better protected from dementia symptoms. The study reports physical activity helps maintain cognitive skills when there are signs of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain.... Read More...
Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia
A new study reports experiencing vital exhaustion, a symptom of psychological distress, during mid life may be associated with a higher risk of developing dementia later in life.... Read More...