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·December 17, 2018·4 min read

Boys with Good Motor Skills Excel at Problem Solving Too

Researchers report boys with better motor skills tend to have higher cognitive scores over a two year follow up period than those with poorer motor skills. Additionally, boys with higher aerobic fitness had poorer cognition during the two year follow up than those with lower fitness levels.

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·October 16, 2019·4 min read

Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function

Researchers discovered increased inflammatory activity in a subgroup of patients with frontotemporal dementia. The increased inflammation was indicated by elevated levels of cytokines known to increase inflammatory response and decreased levels of IL-10, which reduces inflammation. The inflammation was associated with Parkinsonism's symptoms and rapid cognitive and functional decline. The study also revealed patients with FTD are less likely to develop cancer.

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·January 25, 2018·4 min read

Lifestyle Changes Prevent Cognitive Decline Even in Genetically Susceptible People

Even for those genetically susceptible to developing dementia, enhanced lifestyle counselling can help to prevent cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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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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·February 21, 2018·3 min read

Depression Linked to Reduced Arginine Levels

Researchers have identified a link between reduced arginine levels and major depressive disorder.

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·April 29, 2021·3 min read

New Algorithm for the Diagnostics of Dementia

Researchers have created a new algorithm based on blood and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers to help detect dementia.

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·May 2, 2019·4 min read

Newly discovered gene mutation reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction

The Ph4-tm gene has been implicated in fear and anxiety. P4h-tm knockout mice showed diminished response to fear and showed more courageous behavior than wild-type mice with a functional P4h-tm gene.

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·April 4, 2017·2 min read

Psychiatric Disorder Do Not Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

According to researchers, there is no link between psychiatric disorders and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 4, 2017·3 min read

Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Chronic Headache Risk

A new study links frequent chronic headaches with lower serum vitamin D levels.

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·January 16, 2020·3 min read

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's patients who used antipsychotics had a 29% increased risk of head injury and a 22% higher risk of TBI compared to others with the neurodegenerative disease who did not use the medications.

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·August 20, 2021·3 min read

Physical Exercise Modulates Iron in Alzheimer’s Disease

Regular exercise modulates iron storage and trafficking in the brain and skeletal muscles, and physical activity reduces cortical hepcidin. The findings reveal how exercise can be beneficial for those with Alzheimer's disease.