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·March 5, 2020·3 min read

Exercise may slow brain aging by 4 years

Frequent exercise, such as walking, swimming, and dancing, was associated with less brain shrinkage in older adults. The effect of exercise in older people was equal to four fewer years of brain aging.

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·February 24, 2020·3 min read

Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise in treating stroke, dementia, and migraines

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) shows promise in diminishing the effects of early dementia and proves a safe and effective method for treating acute migraine and PPA.

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·February 23, 2020·4 min read

Iron in brain shows cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s

The measure of iron in the brain may help doctors predict which patients with Parkinson's disease are most likely to develop dementia.

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·February 18, 2020·2 min read

Number of people with dementia set to double by 2050

Researchers report the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias will double over the next thirty years.

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·February 13, 2020·3 min read

Can bilingualism protect the brain even with early stages of dementia?

While being bilingual delays the onset of dementia, the decline into full-blown Alzheimer's disease is more rapid in those who speak two or more languages than in monolingual people.

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·February 11, 2020·6 min read

Human gut-in-a-dish model helps define ‘leaky gut,’ and outline a pathway to treatment

A new 3D human gut organoid reveals the molecular system that keeps the intestinal linings sealed and how dysfunction can occur. Findings reveal the diabetes drug metformin can help strengthen the intestinal lining.

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·February 6, 2020·3 min read

Synchronization of memory cells critical for learning and forming memories

Hippocampal neurons involved in Pavlovian learning shift their behavior and become more synchronized when a memory is being formed. The findings shed new light on the neurobiological mechanisms of memory and learning.

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·January 28, 2020·3 min read

Walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly

Adding walnuts to your diet could help protect against age-related cognitive decline, a new study reports. Walnuts contain polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, which counteract the oxidative stress and inflammation that contribute to cognitive decline.

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·January 25, 2020·5 min read

Lithium may halt Alzheimer’s progression

More commonly associated with treating bipolar disorder, microdoses of lithium may halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 23, 2020·4 min read

Certain personality traits in high school may lower dementia risk five decades later

Your personality traits as a teen may predict your risk of developing dementia 50 years later. Teens who were more energetic and those who were calm had a lower risk of being diagnosed with dementia later in life.

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·January 23, 2020·2 min read

Unexpected connection between gliomas and neurodegenerative diseases

Study finds significant expression of the Alzheimer's related Tau protein in glioma cells, especially in patients with better prognoses.

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·January 23, 2020·4 min read

Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Living less than 50 meters away from a major road, or less than 150 meters away from a highway, increases the risks for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. However, living close to green spaces appears to have more of a protective effect against neurodegenerative diseases.

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dementia

Exercise may slow brain aging by 4 years

Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise in treating stroke, dementia, and migraines

Iron in brain shows cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s

Number of people with dementia set to double by 2050

Can bilingualism protect the brain even with early stages of dementia?

Human gut-in-a-dish model helps define ‘leaky gut,’ and outline a pathway to treatment

Synchronization of memory cells critical for learning and forming memories

Walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly

Lithium may halt Alzheimer’s progression

Certain personality traits in high school may lower dementia risk five decades later

Unexpected connection between gliomas and neurodegenerative diseases

Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Looksmaxxing Trend Poses Health Risks for Young Men

How “Pink Noise” in Conversation Makes Chats Enjoyable

Can Obesity Drugs Protect the Brain?

SuperAger AI Connectome Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Early

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