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·July 28, 2017·4 min read

Data Mining Strategy May Spot Those At High Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers use a multilayer clustering algorithm to help identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 12, 2017·4 min read

Can A Single Exercise Session Benefit Your Brain?

Summary: Researchers document not only the behavioral and cognitive effects of a single exercise session, but also the neurochemical and...

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·May 12, 2017·3 min read

Dementia Related Brain Changes Seen Before Memory Problems Are Noticeable

Researchers have identified a potential neuroimaging predictor for dementia that highlights brain structural changes that may occur years before people even notice memory problems.

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·May 11, 2017·4 min read

A Closer Look at Mild Cognitive Impairment

Study reveals 46.5% of people who were diagnosed with MCI later tested as 'normal' during a follow-up assessment.

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·May 3, 2017·3 min read

Exercise Study Offers Hope in Fight Against Alzheimer’s

Light exercise, such as walking, could offer hope for re-establishing some neural connections in people with MCI and Alzheimer's.

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·March 15, 2017·6 min read

The Way The Brain Processes Speech Could Serve as a Predictor of Early Dementia

Noticeable communication problems may be an early sign of mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.

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·February 24, 2017·5 min read

Using Virtual Reality to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment

Researchers report mild cognitive impairment can be remotely detected with the help of a self administered brain training game.

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·January 31, 2017·4 min read

Glucose Deprivation in the Brain Sets Stage for Alzheimer’s

Researchers discover a decline in glucose levels in the brain that occurs during the early stages of MCI.

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·January 31, 2017·5 min read

Mental Activities May Protect Against Mild Cognitive Impairment

A new study reports engaging in activities that are mentally stimulating can help to stave off the onset of mild cognitive impairment.

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·December 20, 2016·5 min read

Study Confirms Sniff Test May Be Useful in Diagnosing Early Alzheimer’s

Researchers report the sniff test may be used to diagnose mild cognitive impairment.

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·December 12, 2016·4 min read

High School Football Players, 1956-1970, Did Not Have Increase of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Compared to players of other varsity sports, researchers did not identify an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in people who played high school football between 1956 and 1970.