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·February 19, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·February 11, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·February 9, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·February 6, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·January 31, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·January 29, 2019·6 min read

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.

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·January 28, 2019·7 min read

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.

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·January 28, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·January 25, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·January 21, 2019·7 min read

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.

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·January 18, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·January 17, 2019·4 min read

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.

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Study Finds Ethnoracial Differences in Alzheimer’s

Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

How Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

HIV Drug Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Age Associated Disorders

Exercise Benefits Brains and Blood Flow Changes in Older Adults

Using AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Does Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduce Dementia?

What You Eat Could Impact your Brain and Memory

Sleep Deprivation Accelerates Alzheimer’s Brain Damage

Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms

Moving More in Old Age May Protect Brain From Dementia

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Noninvasive Stimulation “Talks” to the Brain’s Memory Center

Neurons Lose Their “Adaptability” in Old Age

Suckers for Love: Octopus Arms “Tastes” for a Mate

Plug-and-Play Sensor Listens to the Developing Brain

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