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A new targeted approach could protect neurons against degeneration
Neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's involve progressive neuronal loss due to disease-induced damage. An enzyme known as dual leucine-zipper kinase (DLK) plays a key role in this process, ...
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study strengthens link between shingles vaccine and lower dementia risk
An unusual public health policy in Wales may have produced the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia. In a new study led by Stanford Medicine, researchers analyzing the health records of Welsh ...
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AI effectively predicts dementia risk in American Indian/Alaska Native elders
Machine learning algorithms utilizing electronic health records can effectively predict two-year dementia risk among American Indian/Alaska Native adults aged 65 years and older, according to a University of California, Irvine-led ...
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Blood test can predict dementia risk up to 10 years in advance, study shows
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have demonstrated how specific biomarkers in the blood can predict the development of dementia up to 10 years before diagnosis, among older adults living independently in the community.
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One in five people with dementia receive no care, global study finds
As the world's population rapidly ages, a new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds that people living with dementia are struggling at an alarming rate. Heightening the sense of despair was an ...
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People with dementia could stay in the workplace longer with the right tech
For Paul, a finance administrator, things came to a head when his report mistakenly included £7,000,000 of costs rather than £700,000. Fearing accusations of fraud, Paul disclosed his recent dementia diagnosis to his boss.
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Novel Alzheimer's drug candidate reduces inflammation and protects neurons
Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, is currently incurable. The current drugs available have very limited efficacy and only in mild stages of the disease. A team from the University of Barcelona has developed ...
Apr 1, 2025
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How nostalgic music helps minds remember
When you hear a song from your youth—maybe a high school slow dance or a road trip anthem—you're not just reminiscing. You're lighting up key regions of your brain.
Apr 1, 2025
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Low LDL cholesterol levels linked to reduced risk of dementia
People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, including lower risk of Alzheimer's disease-related dementia, shows a study published online in the Journal ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Weight training protects older people's brains against dementia, study suggests
The benefits of weight training are many: it promotes gains in strength and muscle mass, reduces body fat, and contributes to well-being and mental health. And now a study carried out at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Study identifies key heart marker predicting ischemic stroke and dementia
A research team from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified a strong predictor of ischemic stroke and dementia, a discovery that could lead to improved patient outcomes. The findings were recently published ...
Apr 1, 2025
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How VR technology is changing the game for Alzheimer's disease
Most people donning virtual reality (VR) goggles are seeking the thrill of being immersed in a fictitious video game world. But some are donning them for an entirely different experience: to help researchers identify those ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Alternate antidepressant not effective for Alzheimer's agitation, trial finds
Up to 60% of people with Alzheimer's disease experience agitation, a symptom that can be a significant burden for caregivers. Nondrug treatments are recommended as first-line interventions. Citalopram, a selective serotonin ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Highly accurate blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's disease, measures extent of dementia
A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also indicates how far it has progressed, according to a study by researchers at Washington University ...
Mar 31, 2025
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A protein called CD2AP offers important clues to Alzheimer's disease
Though Alzheimer's disease is often described as a buildup of proteins in the brain in the form of plaques and tangles, a new study by University of Calgary researchers has shown that blood vessels in the brain might hold ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Protein ratio in cerebrospinal fluid outperforms traditional biomarkers in predicting Alzheimer's cognitive decline
A potential new biomarker for predicting future cognitive resilience versus decline among people with early Alzheimer's disease is described in Nature Medicine. This protein signature may improve the ability to predict symptom ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Study links lower proportions of certain sleep stages to brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease
New research reveals that lower proportions of specific sleep stages are associated with reduced brain volume in regions vulnerable to the development of Alzheimer's disease over time.
Mar 31, 2025
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AFib diagnosed in midlife linked to 21% increased risk of dementia at any age, 36% higher risk of early-onset dementia
New research presented at the EHRA 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, shows that the presence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) increases the risk of future dementia by 21% in patients diagnosed ...
Mar 30, 2025
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Protein 'seeds' trigger key pathological features of ALS and frontotemporal dementia
Accumulation of a protein called TDP-43 is a key feature of ALS and frontotemporal dementia. In a study published in Neuron, researchers report 'seeding' this accumulation through fragments of the culprit protein created ...
Mar 28, 2025
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Neurons use simple physics to maintain their connections, but these processes change in Alzheimer's patients
Scientists at Auburn University have uncovered a fundamental principle of how brain cells stay connected, and their discovery could change how we understand Alzheimer's disease. Published in Cell Reports, this study reveals ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Common drug combinations affect Alzheimer's Disease pathology differently in male and female mice
Certain widely used drug combinations may either slow down or worsen the progression of Alzheimer's disease, but their effects differ between sexes. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Digital technology and AI can support workers with dementia: New research
People with dementia can enjoy productive and rewarding working lives in the digital era, contrary to the widespread stereotype that dementia is incompatible with the use of modern technology, according to new research from ...
Mar 27, 2025
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What is vascular dementia? A neurologist explains
An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to health officials. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses.
Mar 27, 2025
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How cholesterol regulation may affect Alzheimer's development
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is characterized by a host of recognizable cognitive symptoms, but many non-cognitive symptoms like sleep changes, anxiety, and depression can be early signs of the disease. These symptoms of underlying ...
Mar 26, 2025
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Highly educated people face steeper mental declines after stroke, study finds
When someone has a stroke, it can accelerate the loss of cognitive ability over the coming years. Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study ...
Mar 26, 2025
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