Alzheimer’s Progression Trackable via Brain Scans

Alzheimer’s Progression Trackable via Brain Scans

A special kind of MR imaging can be used for the job

Alzheimer's Protein Turned into a Nanomaterial

Alzheimer's Protein Turned into a Nanomaterial

Scientists says the molecule has interesting physical properties

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 17th, 2013
Alzheimer's May Be Caused by Blood Vessel Breakdown

Alzheimer's May Be Caused by Blood Vessel Breakdown

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Why Modern Dementia Medication Fails So Miserabily

Why Modern Dementia Medication Fails So Miserabily

Human neural cells are apparently impervious to their effects

High Blood Pressure Drug May Be Effective Against Alzheimer's

High Blood Pressure Drug May Be Effective Against Alzheimer's

A large clinical trial of the chemical is currently underway in Europe

Fruit Flies Could Help Scientists Treat Dementia

Fruit Flies Could Help Scientists Treat Dementia

Experts are now studying how memories form in these insects

Single Protein May Be Responsible for Triggering Alzheimer’s

Single Protein May Be Responsible for Triggering Alzheimer’s

Experts gain new insight into how the disease starts in the brain

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 27th, 2013
Why Sleep Is Tied to Neurodegenerative Disorders

Why Sleep Is Tied to Neurodegenerative Disorders

A recent study provides new insight into this intricate connection

High Blood Pressure in Old Age May Lead to Alzheimer's

High Blood Pressure in Old Age May Lead to Alzheimer's

The research could lead to the creation of new, early-detection tests

New Test Reveals When Memory Loss Will Lead to Dementia

New Test Reveals When Memory Loss Will Lead to Dementia

The model could help scientists diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier on

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 16th, 2013
Some People’s Liver “Eats” Their Brain, New Evidence Suggests

Some People’s Liver “Eats” Their Brain, New Evidence Suggests

Researchers suspect this ups memory loss and dementia risk

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 10th, 2013
Peanut Butter Could Be Used to Diagnose Alzheimer's, Other Forms of Dementia

Peanut Butter Could Be Used to Diagnose Alzheimer's, Other Forms of Dementia

Odd test for Alzheimer's boils down to asking people to smell peanut butter

Abdominal Fat More than Triples Memory Loss and Dementia Risk

Abdominal Fat More than Triples Memory Loss and Dementia Risk

Researchers say abnormal fat metabolism affects memory and learning

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 1st, 2013
Stress Triggers Physiological Changes in the Brain, Ups Dementia Risk

Stress Triggers Physiological Changes in the Brain, Ups Dementia Risk

Divorce, trouble at work and bereavement all affect mental health

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 9th, 2013
Fish Oil Staves Off Alcohol-Related Dementia, Evidence Suggests

Fish Oil Staves Off Alcohol-Related Dementia, Evidence Suggests

Alcohol abuse ups dementia risk, consuming fish oil might prove beneficial

Eating a Mediterranean Diet Staves Off Dementia

Eating a Mediterranean Diet Staves Off Dementia

Researchers say that a Mediterranean diet greatly benefits the brain

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 3rd, 2013
Testosterone Helps Women Stay Sharp in Old Age

Testosterone Helps Women Stay Sharp in Old Age

Researchers say the male hormone boosts memory, might even stave off dementia

 
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