Memory Loss From Alzheimer’s Reversed in Mouse Study
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Emily Woodruff
| January 22nd, 2019
Right now, there is no treatment that can meaningfully stop or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But what if scientists could tap into…
Protein Found in Blood Test Could Predict Alzheimer’s 16 Years Earlier
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Emily Woodruff
| January 21st, 2019
Tracking changes in a certain protein found through a simple blood test could detect Alzheimer’s up to a decade before other symptoms like memory…
A Single Season of Youth Football Is Enough to Change the Brain
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Emily Woodruff
| January 18th, 2019
How long does a person have to play contact sports like football for concerns like brain damage? For youngsters around the age of 12,…
A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s Shows Promise in Human Trial
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Emily Woodruff
| January 17th, 2019
A vaccine being tested in human patients by Dublin-based company United Neurosciences has shown promising results, according to a statement released by the company….
Clocking More Time Doing Chores Chips Away at Dementia Risk
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Emily Woodruff
| January 16th, 2019
To reduce the risk of dementia in old age, a new study suggests that daily movement—even if it’s just doing chores like getting the mail or gardening—could be the best prevention tactic.
A Lapse in the Brain’s Security System Might Cause Alzheimer’s—And There’s a Drug to Help
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Emily Woodruff
| January 15th, 2019
A ‘leaky’ brain may be the first sign of Alzheimer’s in the brain—not the presence of beta-amyloid proteins or tau tangles, as researchers previously…
Belly Fat Might Change the Size of Your Brain
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Emily Woodruff
| January 14th, 2019
Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the latest diet recommendations to maintain peak brain health. One study finds that canola oil may increase…
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