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·October 15, 2018·8 min read

Early Alzheimer’s Brain Pathology Linked to Psychiatric Symptoms

Researchers report the earliest signs of neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease are linked to some psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances. The findings could lead to earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

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·November 21, 2017·6 min read

New Details on Aged Brain, Alzheimer’s and Dementia

A new study that analyzed the brains of 107 older people sheds light on the neurobiology of both healthy and diseases aging.

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·November 20, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Describe a New Biology of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers present a new model for the biology of Alzheimer's disease in a Nature Neuroscience study. They note the findings could help lead to a new approach to treating the neurodegenerative disease.

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·November 6, 2017·5 min read

Saving Neurons May Offer New Approach for Treating Alzheimer’s Disease

According to researchers, the compound P7C3 may help to protect against neuron death and memory problems associated with Alzheimer's disease without altering the buildup of amyloid plaques or neurofibrillary tangles in rat brains.

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·November 4, 2017·4 min read

Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease.

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·August 1, 2017·6 min read

Pathologic Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s in Aged Chimpanzee Brains

A Kent State University study reveals the brains of older chimpanzees show similar pathology to Alzheimer's disease in humans.

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·June 21, 2017·5 min read

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s

Extra virgin olive oil can reduce neuroinflammation and activates autophagy, helping to protect memories and stave off dementia, a new study reports.

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·January 18, 2017·4 min read

Delirium Could Accelerate Dementia Related Mental Decline

A new study reports delirium can accelerate cognitive decline in people undergoing pathological changes associated with dementia.

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·November 3, 2016·4 min read

Llama Antibodies May Detect Cerebral Lesions Associated with Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a new, non invasive way to bypass the blood brain barrier and reach brain cells in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease using two types of llama antibodies.