Calcium is key to age-related memory loss
Mouse study reveals a clear correlation between cognitive ability in aging and presynaptic calcium levels.... Read More...
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Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?
Middle-aged and older people who stay mentally active have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...
Brain on Fire: Puzzling brain disease could now be better diagnosed and treated
A rare autoimmune disorder popularized by the autobiography and movie "Brain on Fire" is triggered by an attack on NMDA receptors. The disease occurs when antibodies attack NMDA receptors in the brain, leading to memory loss, intellectual changes, seizures, and death. ... Read More...
Blocking protein curbs memory loss in old mice
Blocking VCAM1 increased neurogenesis, and reduced microglia reactivity in the hippocampus of older mice. ... Read More...
Restoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
Senolytic drugs administered to mice reduced senescent cells around amyloid plaques by more than 90% and decreased neuroinflammation by 50%. Mice treated with the drug combination also showed improvements in spatial memory, compared to other Alzheimer's model mice who received no treatment. The findings could have positive implications for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease in people with the condition.... Read More...
Sugar entering the brain during septic shock causes memory loss
During sepsis, the body sheds fragments of heparan sulfate, which crossed the blood-brain barrier and enters the hippocampus. The presence of heparan sulfate in the hippocampus may cause memory loss associated with septic shock.... Read More...
Brain stimulation reverses age-related memory loss
Transcranial magnetic stimulation applied to the parietal lobe improves the function of brain areas important for memory which are disrupted by aging. The study reports TMS helps improve memory in older adults experiencing memory loss to the level of younger adults.... Read More...
New Molecules Reverse Memory Loss Linked to Depression and Aging
Researchers have developed new therapeutic molecules that appear to assist in reversing memory loss associated with depression and aging.... Read More...
A New Culprit of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have identified a potential new biomarker for cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. The study reports fibrinogen, a blood clotting protein, causes a series of molecular events that may trigger the destruction of connections between neurons, resulting in cognitive decline.... Read More...
Decreased Deep Sleep Linked to Early Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study links poor sleep quality in older adults with elevated levels of tau, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report poor sleep quality later in life may be associated with declining brain health and may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Histamines Can Boost Long Term Memory of Objects
Researchers report histamines can help improve memory of objects up-to 25 days longer than normal in mice, as well as improving people's long term memory test scores. The study suggests taking histamines may help alleviate symptoms of memory disorders such as Alzheimer's and other dementias.... Read More...
Orange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Tied to Decreased Memory Loss in Men
Study reports 34% of men who consumed more leafy vegetables, and 47% who regularly drank orange juice were less likely to develop poor cognitive skills than those who did not. ... Read More...