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·April 4, 2023·5 min read

COVID-19 Infection Accelerates the Progression of Dementia

Following COVID-19 infection, all subtypes of dementia, irrespective of a person's previous dementia type, behave like rapidly progressive dementia.

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·August 11, 2022·6 min read

Researchers Explore the “Dark Side” of Alzheimer’s Disease Revealing New Biomarkers

A new collection of articles explores mapping brain overexcitability that underpins the dysregulation of vigilance, sleep-wake cycles, and validating effective biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 15, 2022·4 min read

Skin Biopsy Can Help Identify Patients With Parkinson’s Disease

The presence of p-syn on the skin distinguishes people with Parkinson's disease from those with Parkinson's symptoms associated with other neurological disorders.

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·February 7, 2022·5 min read

Brain Stimulation Rapidly Improves Cognitive Deficits in Long-COVID

Cognitive deficits as a result of long-COVID can be significantly improved within 3 - 4 days following alternating non-invasive brain stimulation using microcurrents.

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·November 16, 2021·4 min read

Neuroimmune Interactions and Brain Plasticity

Researchers examine how neuroimmune interactions promote brain plasticity and shed new light on how neuroimmune activity may have implications for a range of disorders, including neurological changes experienced by COVID-19 survivors.

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·September 25, 2021·5 min read

Pipeline of Cell and Gene Therapies Holds Promise for Repairing the Parkinson’s-Damaged Brains

Researchers highlight some of the current strategies being pursued to help restore lost function and regenerate brain areas affected by Parkinson's disease.

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·September 7, 2021·4 min read

Omega 3 Intake Linked to Stable Memory Function in Alzheimer’s Patients

Small scale study reveals Omega 3 supplements stabilized memory function in adults with Alzheimer's disease. Those who did not take omega-3 supplements showed a deterioration in memory function.

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·July 15, 2021·4 min read

Autophagy May Be the Key to Finding Treatments for Early Huntington’s Disease

Disruption of autophagy may be at the root of the cognitive deficits experienced by those with Huntington's disease.

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·May 11, 2021·5 min read

Meditative Practice and Spiritual Wellbeing May Preserve Cognitive Function in Aging

Kirtan Kriya, a simple meditation practice that centers on psychological and spiritual wellbeing, may help to reduce some Alzheimer's related risk factors and improve cognition in older adults.