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·January 14, 2016·4 min read

Odor Biomarker For Alzheimer’s: Urine Test Could Predict Disease Onset

Researchers have identified a uniquely identifiable odor signature in urine that appears prior to the development of Alzheimer's related brain pathologies.

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·January 13, 2016·5 min read

Parkinson’s Symptoms Improved With Help of Common Dementia Drug

Researchers report a commonly prescribed dementia drug shows promise in preventing falls and improving quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.

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·January 13, 2016·2 min read

Hyperactive Neurons Could Be a Culprit For Alzheimer’s

A new study reports increased neural activity spurs the creation of amyloid beta peptides which are believed to trigger Alzheimer's disease.

Image shows a plastinated alzheimer's brain.

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·January 12, 2016·7 min read

New Insight Into Dementia Onset

Researchers reveal how two parts of the brain's GPS system malfunction in dementia.

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·January 12, 2016·5 min read

Understanding the Link Between TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a toxic form of tau protein increases following TBI, leading to the development of the same type of mental impairments seen in Alzheimer's patients.

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·January 12, 2016·4 min read

Tweaking Brain Circuit Boosts Social Memory

Researchers use optogenetics to tweak neural circuitry and enhance social memory in mice.

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·January 8, 2016·4 min read

Blocking Brain Inflammation Could Protect Memory For Alzheimer’s Patients

Reducing brain inflammation could help to halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

Diagram shows growing number of alzheimer's cases over time.

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·January 6, 2016·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease: A Future Epidemic

Researchers forecast the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease over the next 24 years.

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·January 5, 2016·4 min read

Easy To Follow Diet Proven to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

A diet that helps lower the risks of Alzheimer's disease by as much as 53 percent has been ranked the easiest to follow and second best overall diet for 2016.

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·January 5, 2016·3 min read

Cerebrovascular Disease Linked to Psychosis in Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, cerebrovascular disease is a major determinant of psychosis in Alzheimer's patients.

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·January 4, 2016·3 min read

Anticholinergic Drugs Do Not Increase Dementia Risk in Parkinson’s

A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take anticholinergic medications show no significant decline in cognitive performance from those who do not take the medications.