FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 5, 2023·5 min readIron Buildup Triggers Cell Death in Alzheimer’sResearchers identified a new form of cell death, termed ferroptosis, in Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. This process involves the destruction of microglia cells—brain immune cells—due to the accumulation of iron.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 4, 2021·4 min readFish Eaters Have Fewer Signs of Vascular Disease in the BrainPeople who consumed fish as a regular part of their diet had a lower risk of vascular brain disease, a condition that can lead to stroke or dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 20, 2021·5 min readPrediabetes May Be Linked to Worse Brain HealthPeople with prediabetes who have higher than average blood sugar levels are at increased risk of cognitive problems and vascular dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 2019·4 min readDrugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trialTwo drugs commonly prescribed to treat heart disease and angina, are well tolerated in stroke patients. Early indications suggest the treatments may help to improve blood vessel function in the arms and brain, and may also improve cognitive skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 20, 2018·4 min readUltrasound Could Help Improve Dementia SymptomsResearchers report applying ultrasound to the whole brain improves cognitive dysfunction in mouse models of dementia. A clinical trial is currently underway to test the effectiveness in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 2, 2017·6 min readUnraveling Fluid Flow in the BrainFindings may prove helpful in diagnosing neurological conditions from vascular dementia to hydrocephalus.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 10, 2016·3 min readAccelerated Risk of Vascular Aging Linked to Chronic Use of Some AntacidsResearchers report the chronic use of drugs to treat heartburn and GERDS can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, vascular dementia and renal failure.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 11, 2016·4 min readDementia Risk Varies Significantly Among Racial and Ethnic GroupsA new study reports on significant variations in dementia incidences among six ethnic and racial groups within the same geographical population.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 21, 2015·5 min readCould Daily Limb Compression Reduce Dementia Risk?Researchers are looking at whether short, daily bouts of limb compression can help to reduce dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 6, 2013·2 min readSpeaking a Second Language May Delay DementiaResearchers discover later onset of dementia in people who speak more than one language.Read More