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·October 24, 2024·4 min read

Reminders Reduce Age-Related Memory Decline in Older Adults

A new study shows that using reminders can counteract age-related declines in memory, especially for tasks that require prospective memory, such as taking medication. Researchers found that reminders help both younger and older adults improve memory performance under high cognitive load.

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·September 7, 2024·5 min read

Tau Levels Predict Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression varies based on the presence of tau and amyloid-beta (Aβ) proteins in the brain. Patients with high levels of both tau and Aβ experience rapid memory decline, while those with high Aβ but low tau show a slower progression. The research emphasizes that tau levels are crucial for diagnosing and managing AD effectively. This insight could lead to more personalized treatment strategies as biomarker technology advances.

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·September 4, 2024·3 min read

Cadmium Exposure Linked to Memory Issues

A recent study explored the link between cadmium exposure and cognitive decline, finding that higher cadmium levels may be associated with thinking and memory problems in white people. The study followed 2,172 people over 10 years, with results showing no association overall but revealing a possible link when analyzing Black and white participants separately.

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·August 25, 2024·6 min read

Blocking a Brain Pathway Reverses Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Blocking the kynurenine pathway, a regulator of brain metabolism, can restore cognitive function in lab mice with Alzheimer’s disease. The pathway is overactivated in Alzheimer’s, disrupting glucose metabolism and starving neurons of energy. By inhibiting this pathway, researchers improved memory and brain plasticity in mice, offering hope for new treatments in humans. IDO1 inhibitors, currently in cancer trials, could be repurposed for Alzheimer’s treatment.

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·July 17, 2024·6 min read

New Type of Age-Related Memory Loss Identified

Researchers established new criteria for Limbic-predominant Amnestic Neurodegenerative Syndrome (LANS), a memory-loss condition often mistaken for Alzheimer's disease. Unlike Alzheimer’s, LANS progresses more slowly and has a better prognosis. The criteria help doctors diagnose LANS in living patients using brain scans and biomarkers. This advancement aids in better management and tailored treatments for memory loss.

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·January 16, 2024·6 min read

Memory Loss from TBI Reversed

Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding memory loss due to repeated head impacts, as often experienced by athletes. Their study reveals that memory issues following head injury in mice are linked to inadequate reactivation of neurons involved in memory formation.

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·February 4, 2023·3 min read

Spice of Life: Cinnamon Helps Boost Learning and Memory

Adding a dash of cinnamon to your diet, or chewing on a stick of cinnamon gum can help boost memory and learning, and stave off some symptoms of anxiety, a new study finds.

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·February 3, 2023·9 min read

Why We Remember, and Forget. And What We Can Do About It

Researchers explore the mechanisms behind memory and how we forget things, and share tips on how to keep our memory sharp as we age.

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·January 26, 2023·6 min read

Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, in particular, a healthy diet was associated with a slower than average decline in memory over ten years in older adults, even those with the APOE4 Alzheimer's associated genetic variant.

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·November 22, 2022·3 min read

Antioxidant Flavonols Linked to Slower Memory Decline

Increasing consumption of food and drinks high in antioxidant flavonols helps slow memory and cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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·November 7, 2022·2 min read

Can Music Help Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease?

Musical memories are often preserved in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say listening to music can have a positive impact on emotion and behavior for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.