In the years prior to an Alzheimer's disease or other memory disorder diagnosis, credit scores begin to weaken and payment delinquency begins to increase, concludes new research led by Georgetown University.
Jun 3, 2024
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The protein sTREM2 plays a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease, but the role is complex and poorly understood. In the early stages of the disease, sTREM2 levels in the cerebrospinal fluid fall relative to healthy people's, ...
May 31, 2024
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A new study adds further evidence that when a patient or family member notices signs of persistent memory loss, it's important to speak with a doctor. While there are many reasons why someone's memory may change, researchers ...
May 29, 2024
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By exploring the effects of sport on memory, scientists at UNIGE have discovered compensatory mechanisms in the brains of young individuals at genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
May 28, 2024
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Your mouth is one of the most diverse habitats in the human body. It contains over 700 known species of bacteria, as well as yeasts, viruses and some protozoa. This community is collectively referred to as the oral microbiome—and ...
May 23, 2024
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What factors lead older adults to stop driving? A new study followed older adults who had no memory or thinking problems to examine this question. The study is published in the May 22 online issue of Neurology.
May 22, 2024
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According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for Alzheimer's, in ...
May 22, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide. Currently, the two main approaches for treatments to delay or slow its progression target the buildup of amyloid beta ...
May 22, 2024
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The phrase 'you are what you eat' was coined almost a century before Alois Alzheimer made his breakthrough in identifying brain disease, but the evidence is now clear that diet as well as age influences the brain.
May 21, 2024
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A study has found that while some medical conditions appear to increase our likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease, others appear to decrease the odds.
May 20, 2024
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