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·July 6, 2015·5 min read

Changes in Alzheimer’s Biomarkers During Midlife May Predict Future Dementia Risk

A new study reports changes in the spinal fluid during middle age may help doctors identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

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·July 6, 2015·5 min read

Immune System Molecule Linked to Age Related Cognitive Decline

Beta-2 microglobulin, a blood-borne molecule, blocks neurogenesis and promotes cognitive decline as we age, a new study reports.

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·June 25, 2015·2 min read

What Happens in the Brain When We Think?

A new study questions standing theories on how the brain absorbs and processes information.

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·June 25, 2015·6 min read

Remapping the Brain’s Language Area

New dementia research comes up with new locations for words and sentence comprehension in the brain.

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·June 1, 2015·6 min read

Sleep Deficit Linked to Accumulation of Alzheimer’s Protein and Memory Loss

A new study reports on a link between lack of restorative sleep and an accumulation of amyloid beta.

Enzymes act on the APP (amyloid precursor protein) and cut it into fragments. The beta-amyloid fragment is crucial in the formation of senile plaques in AD.

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·May 29, 2015·3 min read

Amyloid Beta Causes Memory Loss Before Other Signs of Alzheimer’s Begin

According to a new study, amyloid beta, a key component in Alzheimer's disease progression, can cause memory loss in healthy brains prior to the onset of dementia.

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·May 18, 2015·5 min read

Memory and Brain Differences in Former NFL Players Who Lost Consciousness During Concussion

A new study reports some former NFL players who lost consciousness due to concussion while playing have smaller hippocampal volume and score lower on memory tests.

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·May 1, 2015·4 min read

Long Term Cosmic Ray Exposure Causes Lasting Cognitive Impairment in Astronauts

New research reports galactic cosmic rays cause significant damage to the central nervous system and results in cognitive impairments for astronauts on extended space flights.

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·April 23, 2015·4 min read

Intellectually Demanding Jobs Could Extend Life Span For Some With Early Onset Dementia

A new study reveals those who have more intellectually demanding careers could live longer after developing frontotemporal dementia.

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·April 16, 2015·7 min read

Genetic Overlap Found Between Alzheimer’s and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

According to a new study, researchers have discovered an overlap between Alzheimer's disease and two specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease, CRP and plasma lipids.