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·December 12, 2016·4 min read

High School Football Players, 1956-1970, Did Not Have Increase of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Compared to players of other varsity sports, researchers did not identify an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in people who played high school football between 1956 and 1970.

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·December 10, 2016·3 min read

A Potential Driver of Age and Alzheimer’s Related Memory Loss

A new study reports reduced levels of Rheb result in memory loss in animal models of dementia.

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·December 9, 2016·4 min read

Shedding Light on a Cell That May Contribute to Alzheimer’s and ALS

New research could help scientist better understand the role of astrocytes in neurodegenerative diseases.

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·December 8, 2016·5 min read

Honeybee Memories Could Unlock Another Piece of Alzheimer’s Puzzle

Blocking DNA methylation affects memory formation in honeybees, a new study reports.

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·December 7, 2016·3 min read

MAO is a Possible Biomarker For Alzheimer’s

Researchers identify three distinct phases of MAO activity in Alzheimer's and suggest MAO could potentially be a helpful biomarker in diagnosing the disease.

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·December 6, 2016·5 min read

Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Identified

Researchers confirm both amyloid beta and tau are present in brain areas associated with memory and information processing during very early stages of Alzheimer's.

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·December 3, 2016·5 min read

Being Part of a Community Group May Protect You From Cognitive Decline

Researchers report people aged 50 and over who participate in social activity through a community based group appear to have better cognitive function than their less social peers.

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·November 30, 2016·2 min read

Aerobic Exercise Preserves Brain Volume and Improves Cognitive Function

According to researchers, adults with mild cognitive impairment who embarked in aerobic exercise for times a week for six months had increased volume in specific brain areas.

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·November 29, 2016·7 min read

Evidence Of Brain Injury Found In Young NFL Players

Researchers observe white matter changes in NFL football players who reported concussions.

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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Dementia On the Downslide, Especially in Those With More Education

A new study reports the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping and those with a higher level of education appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia.

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·November 17, 2016·5 min read

Unraveling How a Brain Works, Block by High Tech Block

Researchers are modernizing cognitive skills testing to detect deficits and reveal problem-solving strategies.

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·November 14, 2016·6 min read

Brain Training Can Help in Fight Against Dementia: Meta Analysis

According to researchers, brain training apps can help improve mood and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, but the training loses its effectiveness once dementia has been diagnosed.