Early cognitive decline may result from a shift in the ratio of a protein sub-type in our brain cells triggering cell-loss. This new study, published in Scientific Reports, shows how this might be caused. The discovery provides ...
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Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting appear to reduce signs of Alzheimer's in mice genetically engineered to develop the illness, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led study.
Sep 27, 2022
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One of the most upsetting aspects of age-related memory decline is not being able to remember the face that accompanies the name of a person you just talked with hours earlier. While researchers don't understand why this ...
Sep 8, 2022
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A newly developed agonistic antibody reduced the amyloid pathology in mice with Alzheimer's disease, signaling its promise as a potential treatment for the disease, according to a team of researchers at UTHealth Houston.
Sep 7, 2022
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Recent breakthroughs have revealed a great deal about Alzheimer's disease, but researchers have yet to paint a complete picture of how genetic risk for the illness causes the brain damage that ultimately leads to memory loss ...
Aug 30, 2022
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Imagine you could take a medicine that prevents the decline that come with age and keeps you healthy. Scientists are trying to find a drug that has these effects. The current most promising anti-aging drug is rapamycin, known ...
Aug 29, 2022
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Reduced calorie intake has been shown to improve health and lifespan in laboratory animals, and recent research shows these benefits may extend to humans as well.
Aug 15, 2022
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Though we often undervalue our ability to smell compared to our abilities to see and hear, our olfactory sense provides our brain with critical information, from detecting potential dangers like smoke to recognizing the sweet ...
Jul 28, 2022
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Areas of the brain vulnerable to neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease tend to have less-dense vascular networks—which supply the brain with energy via blood—than other areas of the brain, according to ...
Jul 8, 2022
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New research shows that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also playing havoc with your brain.
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