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·February 23, 2017·4 min read

Prolonged Sleep May Predict Dementia Risk

According to researchers, people who consistently sleep for more than 9 hours a night have double the risk of developing dementia over a 10 year period than their peers who sleep for less time.

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·February 16, 2017·4 min read

Solving the Puzzle of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports a compound by the name of AC253 may inhibit amyloid beta.

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·February 8, 2017·4 min read

Designer Compound May Untangle Damage Leading to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a new compound could help prevent and may even reverse some of the brain injury caused by the Tau protein in dementia.

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·February 3, 2017·4 min read

Poor Odor Identification May Be An Early Warning For Dementia

A new study supports olfactory testing as an early method to detect those at risk of developing dementia.

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·January 27, 2017·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Roots May Extend Back As Far As the Womb

A lack of vitamin A during pregnancy or shortly after birth may facilitate Alzheimer's disease later in life, a new study reports.

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·January 26, 2017·6 min read

Drug Compound Halts Alzheimer’s Related Damage in Mice

Researchers report a synthetic molecule can reduce tau and even reverse some neurological damage in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

Image shows the acetylcholine pathway in the brain.

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·January 24, 2017·2 min read

A Brain Wide Chemical Signal That Enhances Memory

Acetylcholine is released in higher amounts when the brain is engaged in more challenging mental tasks, a new study reports.

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·January 18, 2017·4 min read

Delirium Could Accelerate Dementia Related Mental Decline

A new study reports delirium can accelerate cognitive decline in people undergoing pathological changes associated with dementia.

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·January 17, 2017·5 min read

High Blood Pressure Onset in Late Life May Protect Against Dementia

Researchers report people who reported hypertension onset during their 80's were 42 percent less likely to develop dementia after the age of 90 than those with no history of high blood pressure.