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·February 18, 2021·4 min read

Discovery of Biomarker Could Help Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Emerge

Higher levels of the GFAP protein in the blood could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear.

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·February 17, 2021·3 min read

White Matter Changes in Brain Found in Frontotemporal Dementia

Study reveals those with frontotemporal dementia have greater white matter hyperintensity than those with other forms of dementia. The amount of white matter hyperintensity was associated with the severity of FTD symptoms.

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·February 16, 2021·5 min read

Genetic Study of Lewy Body Dementia Supports Ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases

Study identified five genes, including two novel genes, associated with Lewy Body dementia. Researchers also found the genetic profiles of patients with LBD showed higher chances of also suffering from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease than other age-matched control subjects.

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·February 16, 2021·4 min read

Differences in Walking Patterns Could Predict Type of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Gait variability in older adults could be a predictor of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found higher gait variability was associated with lower cognitive performance and an accurate predictor of Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 15, 2021·1 min read

Mid-Life Cardiovascular Disease Prevention May Protect Against Later Dementia

Preventative strategies against atherosclerosis during mid-life can help decrease dementia risks associated with aging.

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·February 15, 2021·5 min read

Peeking at the Pathfinding Strategies of the Hippocampus

Researchers observed hippocampal place cell changes in animal experiments of cue-poor and cue-rich spatial environments. The findings have implications for the treatment of brain disorders and the development of new AI technologies.

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·February 15, 2021·4 min read

Cocoa Flavanols May Boost Memory in Older People

Cocoa flavanols, naturally occurring compounds in cocoa beans, may help improve cognition and memory in older people.

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·February 11, 2021·4 min read

Nightly Sleep of Five Hours or Less May Increase Risk of Dementia and Death Among Older Adults

Sleep duration of five hours or less was associated with double the risk of dementia in older adults. Sleep disruptions also increased death risk in those in their seventies.

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·February 10, 2021·5 min read

Choir Singing Can Improve Cognitive Functioning Among the Elderly

Seniors embarking on musical hobbies, such as joining choirs, show improvements in cognitive function and flexibility.

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·February 8, 2021·4 min read

Brain Protein That Causes Alzheimer’s Also Protects Against the Disease

Amyloid-beta38 may have protective benefits against Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

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·February 5, 2021·4 min read

Imaging of a Living Brain Can Help Clearly Differentiate Between Two Types of Dementia

Combining PET neuroimaging with a specific intravenous radioactive compound allows researchers to distinguish Lewy Body Dementia from Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's in brain scans.