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·October 28, 2015·3 min read

Jet Lag-Like Sleep Disruptions May Spur Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, disturbances in the circadian rhythm may contribute to memory loss and learning problems in Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 2, 2015·4 min read

Antidepressant Appears to Protect Against Compound That Causes Dementia

Researchers report that a commonly prescribed antidepressant may also protect against compounds that can cause memory loss and dementia.

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·January 5, 2018·4 min read

How Alzheimer’s Spreads Through the Brain

Researchers investigate how toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease spread throughout the brain.

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·September 2, 2017·5 min read

Bone Derived Hormone Reverses Age Related Memory Loss: Mouse Study

Researchers report boosting levels of osteocalcin in the blood may help reverse age related memory loss in mice.

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·October 10, 2014·2 min read

Exercise Key to Warding off Dementia

Researchers report exercise is key to helping protect against developing dementia later in life.

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·February 6, 2018·5 min read

Memory Loss Identified Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Appear

UCL researchers have developed a new cognitive test able to detect subtle memory problems years before Alzheimer's symptoms develop.

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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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·August 3, 2021·6 min read

Study Yields Tiny Targets for Healing Human Memory

Researchers believe they have found a cause of memory loss in epilepsy patients by recording single neurons in the brain.

Enzymes act on the APP (amyloid precursor protein) and cut it into fragments. The beta-amyloid fragment is crucial in the formation of senile plaques in AD.

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·May 29, 2015·3 min read

Amyloid Beta Causes Memory Loss Before Other Signs of Alzheimer’s Begin

According to a new study, amyloid beta, a key component in Alzheimer's disease progression, can cause memory loss in healthy brains prior to the onset of dementia.

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·November 9, 2016·2 min read

Who Has The Better Memory – Men or Women?

According to researchers, middle aged women out perform men of the same age when it comes to memory, but their memory does decline as women enter post-menopause.

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·June 27, 2018·4 min read

New Mechanism Involved in Age Related Memory Loss Discovered

Researchers report specific alterations in signaling circuits associated with memory can induce an abnormal response in neurons, which is linked to the aging process and cognitive decline.