Study reveals microglia play an important role in the maintenance of blood delivery to the brain. The findings may prove important to the study and treatment of cognitive decline, dementia, and stroke.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Our Brains Have a Fingerprint Too
Each person has a specific brain “fingerprint”, and that fingerprint changes over the course of our lives, a new study reports.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: In Neurodegenerative Diseases, Brain Immune Cells Have a Ravenous Appetite for Sugar
In the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases, microglia consume glucose to a greater extent than previously believed. The findings may serve as a new biomarker for a range of neurodegenerative disorders.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Personality Traits Linked to Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study adds additional evidence to the link between personality traits and Alzheimer’s risk. Researchers found brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s are visible early on in people with certain personality traits. Those who scored high for neur…
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: White Matter Integrity Disrupted in People With Alzheimer’s Gene Mutation
Carriers of the ADAD Alzheimer’s-associated genetic mutation have lower structural connectivity in the frontoparietal control network.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Warning Signs for Dementia in the Blood
Researchers say levels of microRNA in the blood may be a reliable new biomarker for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and other forms of dementia.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Water Pill May Be Viable to Test as Alzheimer’s Treatment
Bumetanide, an FDA-approved potent diuretic used to treat fluid retention caused by heart, kidney, and liver disease may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease for those with a genetic predisposition.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Alzheimer’s and COVID-19 Share a Genetic Risk Factor
The Alzheimer’s disease associated OAS1 gene also increases the risk of developing severe COVID-19 in carriers, a new study reports.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Detectable Before Significant Symptoms Are Obvious
People with genetic risks for Alzheimer’s disease may exhibit changes in brain structure and reduced performance in cognitive tests long before symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease become obvious.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Clean Air Matters for a Healthy Brain
Recent studies have linked air pollution to increased risks for Alzheimer’s disease and other health problems. A new study reports a reduction of atmospheric fine particulates and better air quality can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Chemotherapy Drug Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice
Axitinib, a chemotherapy drug that inhibits the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, improved memory and cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Natural Compound in Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Fenchol, a natural compound found in basil and other plans, appears to have a neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer’s disease. Fenchol reduces the formation of zombie neural cells and increases the degradation of non-functional amyloid beta, allowin…
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Study Bolsters Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease
Study shows chronic hyperglycemia impairs working memory performance and alters fundamental aspects of working memory brain networks. The findings strengthen the link between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Early Accumulation of Tau in the Brain Predicts Memory Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
PET study finds early accumulation of the tau protein in the brain is a better predictor of Alzheimer’s associated memory decline than amyloid plaque accumulation or cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: More Effective Treatment of Alzheimer’s
Newly designed antibodies that bind to small clumps of amyloid-beta may keep the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in check.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Anti-Seizure Medication Improves Cognitive Function in Some Alzheimer’s Patients
Levetiracetam, an inexpensive drug commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy, improved memory, learning, and cognition for Alzheimer’s patients who experience epilepsy activity in their brains.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Happiness in Early Adulthood May Protect Against Dementia
Depression experienced during early adulthood increases the risk of developing cognitive impairment and dementia later in life, a new study reports.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Cognitive Function Maintained Among Elderly Who Feel Good About Life
Feeling content in life slows cognitive decline in older adults, a new study reports. Researchers say the odds of older adults developing cognitive impairment and dementia were reduced in those who reported better psychological well-being.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Detecting Dementia in the Blood
A new blood test that uses atomic force microscopy technology appears to be effective as an Alzheimer’s diagnostic test.
Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Measuring Brain Waves Could Diagnose Dementia Early
A newly developed two-minute EEG test effectively picks up on early memory impairments associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
