Tag: Alzheimer’s disease
Hidden fat predicts Alzheimer’s 20 years ahead of symptoms
Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease up to 20…
Neural prosthetic device can help humans restore memory
A team of scientists from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of Southern California (USC) have demonstrated the first successful use of…
World Alzheimer’s Day: Can eating cheese prevent dementia? Here’s what a new study says
Dementia, a term often associated with memory loss, hosts a range of symptoms affecting thinking, memory, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily…
Discoveries on memory mechanisms could unlock new therapies for Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have made a ‘paradigm shifting’ discovery on the mechanisms required for learning and memory that could…
A fitness tracker for brain health: How a headband can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease in your sleep
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Washington University in St. Louis have identified a way to assess brain activity in sleep…
Tau-regulating protein identified as a promising target for developing Alzheimer’s disease treatment — ScienceDaily
A gene encoding a protein linked to tau production — tripartite motif protein 11 (TRIM11) — was found to suppress deterioration in small animal models…
Eye Care Tips: Dementia: Vision problems could mean higher dementia risk; note tips for regular eye care to minimize risk
On the bright side, most vision problems are treatable. “For example, cataracts are one of the main causes of visual impairment in older people, and…
THESE symptoms of dementia may become more pronounced in summers
Dehydration is not just feeling thirsty, but a physical state that can lead to confusion, lethargy, and even irritability. These symptoms of dehydration can happen…
FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab could prevent free-floating amyloid beta fibrils from damaging the brain — ScienceDaily
For the first time, researchers described the structure of a special type of amyloid beta plaque protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression. In a…
MIND and Mediterranean diets associated with fewer Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles — ScienceDaily
People who eat diets rich in green leafy vegetables as well as other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have…
