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Exercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2019

For those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and other risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, participating in aerobic exercise several times a week may slow neurodegeneration. Aerobic exercise reduced hippocampal atrophy in those with MCI. ... Read More...

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How the eyes might be windows to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 15, 2019

Adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, have greater pupil dilation when taking cognitive tests than their cognitively normal peers. Task-evoked pupillary response may be a cost-effective, and low invasive screening test for those at genetic risk for Alzheimer's before the symptoms of the disease take hold. ... Read More...

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Adults with mild cognitive impairment can learn and benefit from mindfulness meditation

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment who practiced mindful meditation for 20 minutes a day were more likely to have an understanding of the underlying concepts of mindfulness. The study demonstrates memory impairments associated with MCI do not preclude learning mindfulness skills.... Read More...

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Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2019

Middle-aged and older people who stay mentally active have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...

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Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2019

Short pulses of pink noise played during slow-wave sleep can help improve memory consolidation for those with mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...

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Low-carb ‘keto’ or ‘Atkins-style’ diet may modestly improve cognition in older adults

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2019

A small scale pilot study reveals adults with mild cognitive impairment may have improved brain function and memory when they switch to a high-fat, low-carb diet.... Read More...

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As plaque deposits increase in the aging brain, money management falters

Neuroscience NewsMay 28, 2019

Older adults who experience problems completing simple financial tasks, such as calculating their change, may be at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Problems with financial management have often been associated with later stage dementia. A new study reveals this could be one of the earliest signs of dementia and may be correlated with a build-up of amyloid plaque deposits.... Read More...

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New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Hippocampal neurogenesis continues to occur well into old age, and in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found evidence of neurogenesis in people up to the age of 99. While neurogenesis continues to occur in those with Alzheimer's disease, it is significantly reduced compared to those who have normal cognitive function.... Read More...

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Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

People with mild cognitive impairment who had positive biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their cerebrospinal fluid performed worse on virtual reality navigation tasks. Virtual reality which incorporates navigational tasks could prove a helpful tool in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease for those at risk.... Read More...

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Eyes reveal early Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2019

Using OCT angiography to quantify capillary changes in the back of the eye can help in the detection, and monitor the progression, of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s diagnosis and management improved by brain scans

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2019

PET imaging that helps detect dementia-related amyloid plaques significantly influences the clinical management of patients, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline

Neuroscience NewsMarch 12, 2019

Seniors who eat more than 300 grams of cooked mushrooms per week have reduced odds of developing mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...

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mild cognitive impairment

Exercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer’s

How the eyes might be windows to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Adults with mild cognitive impairment can learn and benefit from mindfulness meditation

Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?

Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients

Low-carb ‘keto’ or ‘Atkins-style’ diet may modestly improve cognition in older adults

As plaque deposits increase in the aging brain, money management falters

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease

Eyes reveal early Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s diagnosis and management improved by brain scans

Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline