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·March 2, 2016·3 min read

Snake Venom May Hold Key to Breaking Down Alzheimer’s Plaques

Researchers believe they have discovered an elusive drug candidate, a molecule in snake venom, that appears o activate an enzyme involved in breaking down amyloid plaques.

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·March 2, 2016·3 min read

People Who Consider Dementia an Illness Have a More Negative Outlook

A new study reports people who perceive dementia as an illness rather than an inevitable part of aging tend to be more negative and express lower mood.

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·March 1, 2016·3 min read

The Evolution of Amyloid Toxicity in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have uncovered structural markers to differentiate between smaller and larger forms of amyloid beta molecules.

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·February 29, 2016·5 min read

Vascular Disease After 80 Associated With Greater Dementia Risk

A new study reports those who reach the age of 80 without cardiovascular disease are at greater risk of dementia than they are at risk of heart attack or stroke.

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·February 29, 2016·3 min read

Improving Memory in Alzheimer’s by Blocking Inflammation

Researchers have disarmed the brain's response to amyloid beta using a compound used to treat cancer, a new study reports.

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·February 24, 2016·3 min read

Staying Mentally Active May Delay Alzheimer’s Symptoms, But Not the Underlying Disease

According to a new study, keeping mentally active can help stave off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, but does not change the underlying disease in the brain.

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·February 24, 2016·1 min read

Misdiagnosis May Lead to Delayed Treatment For Dementia Patients

Researchers believe many patients showing signs of dementia are being too quickly diagnose with Alzheimer's disease, when they may actually be suffering from frontotemporal dementia, thus delaying appropriate treatment.

Image shows microglia and amyloid plaques in the brain of an Alzheimer's mouse model.

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·February 23, 2016·4 min read

Immune System May Play a Larger Role in Alzheimer’s than Thought

A new study reports immune cells that help us fight off infections may play a larger role in Alzheimer's disease than researchers previously thought.

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·February 17, 2016·3 min read

A Link Between Oral Bacteria and Elevated Stroke Risk

Researchers have discovered an elevated risk of intracerebral hemorrhage in people found to have a specific bacterium in their saliva.

Image shows positive α-Synuclein staining of a Lewy body in a patient with Parkinson's disease.

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·February 17, 2016·4 min read

Biomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Identified

A new study reports lower concentrations of α-synuclein in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's patients is associated with reduced cognitive performance.

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·February 16, 2016·3 min read

‘Ground Zero’ Brain Region for Alzheimer’s Highlighted

A new study reports the locus coeruleus, an area of the brain essential for maintaining cognitive function, is vulnerable to toxins and infections. This brain area appears to be the first place affected by late onset Alzheimer's.