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·December 15, 2015·5 min read

Stress Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Older People

A new study reports stress in older people increases the risk for mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 14, 2015·5 min read

Age Related Cognitive Decline Genes Discovered in Adult Worm Neurons

Finding could point the way to new therapies to extend life and enhance healthy aging in humans.

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·December 11, 2015·4 min read

Moderate Drinking May Reduce Risk of Death in Early Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports on drinking moderate amounts of alcohol daily can prolong lifespan in people with early stage Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 10, 2015·4 min read

What’s Your Memory Style?

Researcher report a tendency to better recall episodic details over facts may be inherent to the individual.

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·December 10, 2015·3 min read

Singing Beneficial for Memory and Mood in Early Stages of Dementia

A new study reports singing is beneficial for working memory, mood and executive function in people with mild or early stage dementia.

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Featured Psychology

·December 9, 2015·4 min read

Memory and Hearing Negatively Impacted by Stereotypes About Aging

A new study reports older adults who feel negatively about aging may also lack confidence about their ability to hear and remember things, ultimately affecting their performance on memory and hearing tests.

Featured Genetics

·December 9, 2015·4 min read

Gene Therapy Could Extend Estrogen’s Protective Effects on Memory

Researchers use gene therapy to help extend the effectiveness of estrogen for retaining memory.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 9, 2015·4 min read

Chemical Appears to Restore Memory and Clear Alzheimer’s Protein in Mice

The chemical EPPS appears to effectively restore memory and remove the build up of amyloid in the brains of mice genetically altered to have features of Alzheimer's disease.