FeaturedNeurology·September 18, 2015·4 min readA Major Breakthrough in Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease ReportedA new study sheds light onto a fundamental mechanism underlying the development of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe the findings could lead to new forms of therapy for those living with the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 18, 2015·2 min readEarly Brain Damage From Hypertension Detected by New Imaging TechniqueResearchers report that a new imaging technique has found some people with hypertension also have signs of early brain damage.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 18, 2015·3 min readFrom Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s: Typical Patterns in Progression Towards Dementia IdentifiedResearchers claim to have identified typical patterns of the brain's progression towards Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 17, 2015·4 min readPathogenic Role of Amyloid Beta in Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome Dementia ConfirmedA new study furthers insight into how Alzheimer's disease naturally progresses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 16, 2015·4 min readResearchers Identify Three Distinct Subtypes of Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified three distinct sub-types of Alzheimer's disease. The finding could lead to new fields of highly targeted Alzheimer's research and potential new treatments for the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 16, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover Link Between Stress and Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports stress releases corticotrophin releasing factor, which increases the production of amyloid beta, a protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2015·6 min readLow Vitamin D Levels Associated with Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s in Older PeopleAccording to a new study, vitamin D deficiency in elderly people is highly correlated with accelerated cognitive decline and memory loss, two symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 11, 2015·5 min readResveratrol Appears to Stabilize Alzheimer’s Disease BiomarkerA new study reports high doses of resveratrol taken long term in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease appears to impact a biomarker that usually declines as the disease progresses.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 9, 2015·5 min readResearchers Discover a Potential Protective Shield From Alzheimer’s DiseaseApoE2 appears to have neuroprotective properties and could be key in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2015·4 min readGene Signature Could be Used to Predict Alzheimer’s Onset Years in AdvanceStudy identifies a molecular signature of biological aging and humans and helps identify those most at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 2, 2015·3 min readTau and Diabetes May Be Linked Independently of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, type 2 diabetes may be linked to the build up of tau in the brain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 2, 2015·4 min readPeople with Intellectual Disabilities Inappropriately Prescribed AntipsychoticsA new study reports many people with intellectual disabilities are being prescribed antipsychotic medications even though they have no record of mental illness.Read More