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·September 17, 2015·4 min read

Pathogenic Role of Amyloid Beta in Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome Dementia Confirmed

A new study furthers insight into how Alzheimer's disease naturally progresses.

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·September 16, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Identify Three Distinct Subtypes of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers 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.

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·September 16, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Discover Link Between Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports stress releases corticotrophin releasing factor, which increases the production of amyloid beta, a protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 14, 2015·6 min read

Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s in Older People

According 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.

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·September 11, 2015·5 min read

Resveratrol Appears to Stabilize Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker

A 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.

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·September 9, 2015·5 min read

Researchers Discover a Potential Protective Shield From Alzheimer’s Disease

ApoE2 appears to have neuroprotective properties and could be key in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.

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·September 7, 2015·4 min read

Gene Signature Could be Used to Predict Alzheimer’s Onset Years in Advance

Study identifies a molecular signature of biological aging and humans and helps identify those most at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 2, 2015·3 min read

Tau and Diabetes May Be Linked Independently of Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, type 2 diabetes may be linked to the build up of tau in the brain.

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·September 2, 2015·4 min read

People with Intellectual Disabilities Inappropriately Prescribed Antipsychotics

A new study reports many people with intellectual disabilities are being prescribed antipsychotic medications even though they have no record of mental illness.