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·November 10, 2016·4 min read

Cannabinoids Induce Memory Loss Through a Decrease in Energy in Neurons

Researchers report amnesia caused by cannabinoids relies on the activation of the CB1 receptor in mitochondria in the hippocampus.

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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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·October 13, 2016·4 min read

Untangling a Cause of Memory Loss in Neurodegenerative Diseases

A new study identifies a possible therapeutic target for memory loss in some neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's.

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·September 30, 2016·3 min read

Abnormal Brain Protein May Contribute to Development of Alzheimer’s

A new study reports on the role the protein TDP-43 plays in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 26, 2016·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Manifests Differently in Hispanic People

A new study reports Hispanic people not only tend to develop symptoms of Alzheimer's earlier than other racial groups, they also show earlier manifestations of neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the disease.

Image shows a brain scans from a normal, alzheimers and MCI brains.

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·September 21, 2016·6 min read

Dementia: Catching the Memory Thief

Researchers report that better education and standards of living may lower the risk of developing dementia than previously thought.

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·September 13, 2016·4 min read

Memory Loss Not Enough to Diagnose Alzheimer’s

Researchers report on the other, often overlooked, symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 2, 2016·5 min read

Memory Loss Reversed: Key Mechanism Behind Brain Connectivity and Memory Revealed

Researchers have been able to successfully reverse memory loss in mice following the discovery about a key mechanism that underlies the loss of neuronal connectivity.

Image shows an illustration of a brain with Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 31, 2016·5 min read

Antibody Reduces Harmful Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s Patients

A newly developed antibody has shown to trigger a meaningful reduction of amyloid beta in patients with early stage Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 29, 2016·4 min read

Nicotine Receptors Could Be A New Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s

Researchers have discovered blocking the B2 subunit of nicotinic receptors can prevent memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 18, 2016·5 min read

New Mechanism Discovered for Alzheimer’s Risk Gene

A new discovery could help answer the question as to how extra ApoE4 may cause Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 16, 2016·4 min read

Exercise and Diet Can Reduce Build Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s

Researchers report a healthy diet, regular exercise and a normal BMI can help protect against the build up of proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.