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·August 9, 2019

Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

In healthy older adults, depression and cortical amyloid may be associated with early changes in cognition. The findings provide an additional biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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·May 24, 2019

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

Hippocampal neurogenesis continues to occur well into old age, and in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found evidence of neurogenesis in people up to the age of 99. While neurogenesis continues to occur in those with Alzheimer's disease, it is significantly reduced compared to those who have normal cognitive function. Read More

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·January 7, 2019

Maternal Stress and Abnormal Brain Development May Interact to Produce Mental Illnesses

Researchers report abnormal development of the prefrontal cortex and maternal stress may lead to brain activity and cognitive impairments linked to psychiatric diseases such as Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Read More

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·March 21, 2018

Forgetting Details But Getting the Gist May Prompt False Memories in Older Adults

Older people may rely more on schematic memory, resulting in a difficulty distinguishing between a memory of a real event and a false memory. Read More