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·January 19, 2016·4 min read

Blackouts in the Brain: Complete Systems Perspective on Alzheimer’s

Study provides new insights into how large scale brain networks and small scale molecules contribute to Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 19, 2016·3 min read

Parkinson’s Patients Benefit From Aerobic Exercise

A new study reports aerobic exercise might help to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.

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·January 19, 2016·3 min read

Learning Self Management Skills Benefit People With Dementia

People with early stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their condition and socialize with others who also have dementia, a new study reports.

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·January 18, 2016·4 min read

Can Omega 3 Levels Affect Whether B Vitamins Slow Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s?

A new study reports higher levels of Omega 3 can boost the neuroprotective effects of B vitamins.

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·January 14, 2016·4 min read

Odor Biomarker For Alzheimer’s: Urine Test Could Predict Disease Onset

Researchers have identified a uniquely identifiable odor signature in urine that appears prior to the development of Alzheimer's related brain pathologies.

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·January 13, 2016·5 min read

Parkinson’s Symptoms Improved With Help of Common Dementia Drug

Researchers report a commonly prescribed dementia drug shows promise in preventing falls and improving quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.

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·January 13, 2016·3 min read

Why Nerve Cells Die

According to a new study, the location of protein aggregates strongly influences the survival of neurons.

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·January 13, 2016·2 min read

Hyperactive Neurons Could Be a Culprit For Alzheimer’s

A new study reports increased neural activity spurs the creation of amyloid beta peptides which are believed to trigger Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 12, 2016·5 min read

Understanding the Link Between TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a toxic form of tau protein increases following TBI, leading to the development of the same type of mental impairments seen in Alzheimer's patients.

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·January 9, 2016·4 min read

Defending Pathogenic Proteins

A new study reports some prion like protein accumulations could have a positive effect.

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·January 7, 2016·4 min read

Molecular Mechanism For Rare Neurodegenerative Disease Discovered

A new study identifies a mechanism responsible for the degeneration of Purkinje cells in the cerebellum in Spinocerebellar ataxia type 1, a rare neurodegenerative disease.