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·May 25, 2022·4 min read

Researchers May Have Found the Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s and Vascular Disease

The FMNL2 gene links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports. Changes of activity in the FMNL2 caused by cerebrovascular disease prevent the efficient cleaning of toxic proteins in the brain, leading to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 4, 2021·4 min read

Fish Eaters Have Fewer Signs of Vascular Disease in the Brain

People 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.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 11, 2017·4 min read

Findings Support Role of Vascular Disease in Development of Alzheimer’s

A new study reports midlife vascular risk factors are associated with elevated levels of amyloid beta in later life.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 23, 2016·5 min read

Greater Stroke Risk for Generation X Than Baby Boomers

The stroke rate has more than doubled in Generation X'ers over the past 20 years, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·June 8, 2016·2 min read

Do Parent’s Sleep Problems Get Passed Down to Their Kids?

A new study will assess people to find out whether their sleep disorders are capable of being passed on to their children.

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Featured Neurology

·December 6, 2013·3 min read

Researchers May Have Discovered a Plan to Disable Meniere’s Disease

Researchers believe they may have discovered what causes Meniere's disease and how to treat it.