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·August 14, 2019·4 min read

Migraine diagnoses positively associated with all-cause dementia

A significant association has been discovered between migraine diagnoses and dementia in women.

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·August 12, 2019·3 min read

Estrogen improves Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Selective estrogen treatments appear to reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease in male mice. The study sheds light on sex-based differences associated with the disease and may provide new therapeutic avenues for treatment.

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·August 12, 2019·5 min read

Alzheimer’s disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

Tau accumulations disrupt wake-promoting neurons. The findings help explain why day-time napping and sleep disruptions are often reported in Alzheimer's patients.

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·August 11, 2019·5 min read

High-energy lasers could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease in the future

Far-infrared free-electron lasers may be a new way in which we fight the effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report the technology can break down protein aggregates associated with the disease deep within the brain.

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·August 9, 2019·4 min read

Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

In healthy older adults, depression and cortical amyloid may be associated with early changes in cognition. The findings provide an additional biomarker for Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 7, 2019·2 min read

Low vitamin D levels linked to non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Vitamin D supplementation may help reduce some of the non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·August 6, 2019·4 min read

Dietary choline associated with reduced risk of dementia

Adding extra choline through eggs or meat to your daily diet could help stave off the effects of dementia. Higher phosphatidylcholine intake through diet was associated with lower rates of dementia and improved cognitive function in aging men.

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·July 31, 2019·6 min read

Novel discovery of links between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer’s disease

A link between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease has been discovered. The findings add to the understanding of the role metabolic dysfunction plays in the neurodegenerative disease.

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·July 30, 2019·4 min read

The surprising link between a babies’ weeble-wobble and the genetics of motor control

A new fruit fly study reveals a simple genetic system is behind complex movements. The finding sheds light on motor control issues associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

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·July 29, 2019·4 min read

Discovery could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s, other brain diseases

New model could inform the development of new treatments for Lewy body diseases by targeting alpha-synuclein DNA repair mechanisms.

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·July 24, 2019·3 min read

Stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms

A headset that stimulates the ear canal improves both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The effects of the stimulation appear to have a lasting effect following treatment.

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·July 23, 2019·3 min read

Spice up your life? Spicy food linked to increased dementia risk

Spicy food lovers may be at greater risk of dementia than those who prefer more bland foods. A 15-year study reveals those who ate more than 50 grams of chili a day had an increased risk of cognitive decline as they aged. The memory decline was more significant in those with a lower BMI.