Tiny magnetic particles in air pollution linked to development of Alzheimer's
Magnetite, a particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
View ArticleAmyloid blood levels associated with brain changes in Alzheimer's study
A link between abnormal blood levels of amyloid -- a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease -- and subtle changes in brain microstructures on a type of MRI could lead to a new way to detect...
View ArticleA noninvasive treatment for 'chemo brain'
A noninvasive treatment may help to counter 'chemo brain' impairment often seen in chemotherapy patients: Exposure to light and sound with a frequency of 40 hertz protected brain cells from...
View ArticleWrist device that monitors activity could help provide early warning of...
Monitoring daily activity patterns using a wrist-worn device may detect early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
View ArticleResearchers identify gene involved in neuronal vulnerability in Alzheimer's...
Early stages of neurodegenerative disorders are characterized by the accumulation of proteins in discrete populations of brain cells and degeneration of these cells. For most diseases, this selective...
View ArticleBlast-related concussions linked to higher Alzheimer's risk
U.S. veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq who suffered mild traumatic brain injury from exposure to explosive blasts were found to have changes in cerebrospinal fluid proteins that are...
View ArticleA healthier diet is linked with a slower pace of aging, reduced dementia...
A healthier diet is associated with a reduced dementia risk and slower pace of aging, according to a new study. The findings show that a diet-dementia association was at least partially facilitated by...
View ArticleBiomarkers of the middle-aged brain predict cognitive health in old age
The middle-aged brain could provide a window into future cognitive health. A team reviewed evidence from human and animal studies suggesting that middle age -- commonly considered as the period between...
View ArticleRural and minority dementia patients face disparities in access to neurologists
A study of nearly 95,000 Washington state residents found that people living outside of urban areas as well as Native American and Hispanic people face longer travel distances to be seen by...
View ArticleKeto diet prevents early memory decline in mice
A new study shows the keto diet prevents early memory decline in mice. A molecule in the diet plays a key role in slowing Alzheimer's disease.
View ArticleImmune cells identified as key players in brain health
Using novel genetic and genomic tools, researchers have shed light on the role of immune cells called macrophages in lipid-rich tissues like the brain, advancing our understanding of Alzheimer's and...
View ArticleNew treatment target identified for Alzheimer's disease
Researchers have identified a new potential target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease -- PDE4B. The researchers observed that AD mice showed memory deficits in maze tests, but memory was...
View ArticleMemory self-test via smartphone can identify early signs of Alzheimer's disease
Dedicated memory tests on smartphones enable the detection of 'mild cognitive impairment', a condition that may indicate Alzheimer's disease, with high accuracy.
View ArticleRisk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study
Researchers have used data from UK Biobank participants to reveal that diabetes, traffic-related air pollution and alcohol intake are the most harmful out of 15 modifiable risk factors for dementia.
View ArticleFamilial Alzheimer's disease transferred via bone marrow transplant in mice
Familial Alzheimer's disease can be transferred via bone marrow transplant, researchers show. When the team transplanted bone marrow stem cells from mice carrying a hereditary version of Alzheimer's...
View ArticleBlended antioxidant supplement improves cognition and memory in aged mice
Cell damage from oxidative stress is a major underlying cause of age-related cognitive and muscle strength decline. Antioxidants can reduce oxidative stress and prevent age-related health decline. A...
View ArticleImmunotherapy for Alzheimer's disease shows promise in mouse study
Scientists have shown that treating mice with an antibody that blocks the interaction between APOE proteins (white) sprinkled within Alzheimer's disease plaques and the LILRB4 receptor on microglia...
View ArticleOrganoids reveal how to protect the brain against dementia and ALS following...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can quadruple your risk for developing dementia and increase your chances of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS. In a new study scientists use lab-grown...
View ArticleCognitive decline may be detected using network analysis, according to...
Researchers use network analysis to study whether it can reveal the subtle changes associated with subjective cognitive decline that cannot otherwise be detected through standard test analyses. By...
View ArticleGood heart health in middle age may preserve brain function among Black women...
Cognitive decline among Black women linked to poor heart health in middle age.
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