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·November 10, 2016·5 min read

Creating Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease by Targeting Neural Circuits

Researchers report a complex series of other molecular, cellular, circuit and network-level changes contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 9, 2016·4 min read

New Findings on Physical Activity Could Shape Treatment for Mild Alzheimer’s

Researchers reveal physical activity can help improve cognitive function in those with mild Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 9, 2016·2 min read

Who Has The Better Memory – Men or Women?

According to researchers, middle aged women out perform men of the same age when it comes to memory, but their memory does decline as women enter post-menopause.

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·November 7, 2016·8 min read

Power Outage in the Brain Could Be Source of Alzheimer’s

A new study appears to build on the previous research that suggests genetic mutations which affect mitochondria function could be critical to the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 4, 2016·4 min read

Study Challenges Model of Alzheimer’s Progression

Degeneration of the basal forebrainappears before cognitive and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's occur, a new study reports.

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·November 3, 2016·4 min read

Brain Volume May Help Predict Who Will Develop Dementia With Lewy Bodies

Hippocampal shrinkage may could signify people with memory problems could develop Lewy body dementia rather than Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·November 2, 2016·4 min read

Is a Marker of Preclinical Alzheimer’s Associated with Loneliness?

Higher levels of cortical amyloid levels linked to loneliness and an increased Alzheimer's risk, according to a new study.

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·November 1, 2016·3 min read

Healthy Living Linked to Better Brain Function and Delay of Dementia

Eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables along with regular exercise can help stave off cognitive decline in adults, a new study reports.