Neuroscience
Could the path to better brain health involve better mouth care?
Fresh breath, a pretty smile and healthy teeth and gums—they're the reasons you brush your teeth each day and see a dentist twice a year.
Nov 1, 2021
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Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Photobiomodulation of the brain: Shining light on treating Alzheimer's and other neuropathological diseases
Photobiomodulation (PBM) offers exciting opportunities for improving the life of patients with a diverse range of brain disorders. In this special collection of articles in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease experts review ...
Oct 14, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Studies show that clean air matters for a healthy brain
Two USC researchers whose work linked air pollution to a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease and faster cognitive decline are seeing signs that cleaner air can make a difference in brain health.
Oct 7, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
APOE E2/E2 genotype offers some protection from cognitive decline
The APOE gene—coding for a protein involved in lipid transport and implicated in the clearance of amyloid-beta, one of the proteins that builds up in the brain in Alzheimer's disease—exists in three allelic forms: E4, ...
Sep 29, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Happiness in early adulthood may protect against dementia
While research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study led by UC San Francisco indicates that poor mental health may also take its toll on ...
Sep 28, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance
Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. How can you protect your brain from ...
Sep 21, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Stable memory test scores for Alzheimer's patients with omega-3 intake
A unique study on Alzheimer's disease examines the effect of omega-3 fatty acids with memory tests and testing of spinal fluid.
Sep 7, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Increase in registration of dementia as a cause of death
It is well known that dementia is associated with increased mortality. New scientific research shows how in recent years more deaths are being registered with dementia as the underlying cause of death. The growth in the rate ...
Aug 25, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Digital neuropsychological assessment may become standard after COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the delivery of health care including neuropsychological evaluations. Telehealth procedures may become a standard feature in healthcare after the crisis has resolved. In a mini-forum ...
Aug 6, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Obesity and cardiovascular factors combine to cause cognitive decline in Latinos
Obesity is linked to several cardiometabolic abnormalities, such as high blood sugar and hypertension, which are considered to be risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. Nearly 45 percent of Latino adults are obese, according ...
Jul 28, 2021
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