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·August 22, 2016·5 min read

World’s Most In Depth Study to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Researchers announce a new study that aims to identify new biomarkers that can be detected during the earliest stages of 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.

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·August 15, 2016·5 min read

How Parkinson’s Alters Brain Activity Over Time

Researchers have identified how specific brain areas change over time in patients with Parkinson's disease.

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·August 15, 2016·4 min read

Defect in Process That Controls Gene Expression May Contribute to Huntington’s Disease

Researchers reveal the role PRC2 plays in Huntington's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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·August 11, 2016·4 min read

Exposing the Brain’s Clock

A new study sheds light on numerous functions of our circadian clock, from how the brain maintains performance during the day to how shift workers struggle to maintain attention during early morning hours.

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·August 11, 2016·4 min read

Anti-Inflammatory Drug Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s

A new study reports a commonly used NSAID anti-inflammatory drug was able to reverse memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 10, 2016·6 min read

Gene Signature in Healthy Brain Pinpoints Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have identified a specific signature of a group in genes in brain areas most vulnerable to Alzheimer's.

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·August 9, 2016·4 min read

Could a Mediterranean Diet Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk and Improve Memory?

A new study reports people who stick to a Mediterranean style diet have slower rates of cognitive decline, reduced conversion to Alzheimer's and improved cognitive function.

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·August 9, 2016·4 min read

New Model Recreates Early Spread of Parkinson’s in the Brain

A new model of Parkinson's disease demonstrates how abnormal alpha-synuclein proteins gradually spread from brain areas implicated in early stages of the disease to other regions of the brain.