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·September 22, 2021·3 min read

Nasal Drugs Show Promise for Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Progression

Two new intranasal drugs slow inflammation and stop the spread of alpha-synuclein in mouse models of Parkinson's disease. The drug also improved gait and balance in the animals. If the results are able to be replicated in humans, researchers say the drugs could be hailed as a "remarkable advance" in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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·September 21, 2021·4 min read

MIND Diet Linked to Better Cognitive Performance

Study reports the MIND diet may help reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and help maintain cognition in older adults.

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·January 9, 2021·5 min read

Including Unhealthy Foods May Diminish Positive Effects of an Otherwise Healthy Diet

Adding more foods associated with the Western diet may impede the cognitive benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

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·April 12, 2019·4 min read

Anesthesia sends neurons down the wrong path in unborn rat babies

In utero exposure to anesthesia appears to disrupt the migration of neurons to developing brain areas critical to language and cognition in rats.

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·January 18, 2019·4 min read

Moving More in Old Age May Protect Brain From Dementia

According to researchers, older adults who move more than average may be better protected from dementia symptoms. The study reports physical activity helps maintain cognitive skills when there are signs of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain.

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·January 13, 2019·3 min read

Emergency and Urgent Hospitalizations Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Researchers link urgent hospitalization to an increased rate of cognitive decline in older people not previously diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 28, 2018·4 min read

Clinical Trial Testing Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

A new clinical trial will test whether an experimental vaccine can help patients' immune systems to stop the spread of deadly glioblastoma brain cancer.

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·July 2, 2018·4 min read

Could Aspirin Help Treat Alzheimer’s?

Researchers say the popular over the counter medication Aspirin could help reduce Alzheimer's related amyloid plaques.

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·May 14, 2018·3 min read

Exploring the Connection Between Diet, Gut Microbes and Cognitive Decline

Researchers believe their new study will provide a mechanistic understanding of how our microbiome and diets can impact the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study will aim to provide evidence of possible diet induced effects on gut bacteria, which could influence age associated cognitive decline.

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·February 14, 2018·5 min read

Everyday Activities Associated with More Gray Matter in Brains of Older Adults

Taking part in everyday physical activities, such as housework or gardening, is associated with higher gray matter density in older people, researcher report.

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·January 26, 2018·5 min read

MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke Survivors

Summary: Rush University Medical Center researchers report the MIND diet can help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors. Source:...

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·December 21, 2017·3 min read

Put a Fork in Cognitive Decline: Eating Leafy Greens May Slow Brain Aging by 11 Years

A new study from researchers at Rush University reveals eating one serving of leafy greens a day could help preserve memory and cognitive skills in older people.