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·May 21, 2020·4 min read

Exercise improves memory and boosts blood flow to brain

Following a one year program of aerobic exercise improves memory function and boosts blood flow to brain areas critical for cognition in older adults with risk factors for dementia.

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·December 11, 2018·4 min read

New Discoveries Predict Ability to Forecast Dementia From Single Molecule

Researchers report single tau proteins have different shapes, and the folds of the molecules could help doctors to predict which type of dementia a person is likely to suffer from.

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·August 15, 2017·4 min read

Eating Habits Affect Skin’s Protection Against Sun

According to a Cell Reports study, mice with abnormal eating schedules are more likely to develop skin cancer cells. Researchers report abnormal eating times disrupt the skin's circadian cycle and weakens the potency of an enzyme that protects against UV rays.

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·November 21, 2018·6 min read

DNA Vaccine Reduces Both Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s

A new DNA vaccine tested in mice significantly reduces tau and amyloid beta, two proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The findings, researchers say, may pave the way for clinical trials in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.

This is an illustration of amyloid beta in neurons

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·September 17, 2019·5 min read

Exercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer’s

For those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and other risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, participating in aerobic exercise several times a week may slow neurodegeneration. Aerobic exercise reduced hippocampal atrophy in those with MCI.

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·February 24, 2021·4 min read

Machine Learning Used to Identify Autism Blood Biomarkers

Using machine learning to analyze blood samples, researchers have identified a group of new biomarkers that could lead to early diagnosis of autism.

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·February 2, 2019·4 min read

Exercise is Your Best Defense Against Deep Abdominal Fat

Researchers report the most effective way to reduce internal, visceral fat is to exercise.

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·November 9, 2021·5 min read

New Imaging Biomarkers That Predict Antidepressant Response Identified

Combining neuroimaging and artificial intelligence, researchers identified novel brain signatures unique to the response of each antidepressant.

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·August 4, 2017·2 min read

Muscle, Not Brain, May Hold Answers to Some Sleep Disorders

A new study reveals mice with higher levels of BMAL1 in their muscles were able to recover from sleep deprivation more quickly than those with the protein removed.

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·October 28, 2016·6 min read

Structure of Toxic Tau Aggregates Determines Type of Dementia, Rate of Progression

A new study may help shed light on the diversity of dementias linked to tau protein aggregation.

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·December 6, 2017·5 min read

CLOCK Gene May Hold Answers to Human Brain Evolution

UT Southwestern researchers discover a gene implicated in circadian rhythm may also play a vital role in regulating genes important for our brain evolution.

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·February 20, 2019·8 min read

EEG Helps Predict Epileptic Seizures Minutes in Advance

Researchers report EEG technology can help to predict the onset of epileptic seizures up to four minutes in advance. Additionally, acetate, an edible acid, may help to prevent seizures if they are detected with enough notice.

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