LearningRx1 Alzheimer's/Dementia | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 32

LearningRx reviews study on memory and “pink noise”...

Sep 2, 2017 by

The background noise we hear in everyday environments, known as “pink noise,” appears to enhance the quality of deep sleep in adults. It also improves their memory....

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Protein in umbilical cord blood may restore the aging brain

Aug 31, 2017 by

Older mice that were injected with human umbilical cord blood had boosted brain function. A specific protein in the plasma may prove to be useful in drug development....

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LearningRx reviews study on PTSD meds and dementia risk

Aug 29, 2017 by

Depending on the medications they’re taking, patients with PTSD may be at a higher risk of dementia. This is especially true if they are taking psychotropic medications....

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Immune reaction to viruses may cause learning and memory problems...

Aug 23, 2017 by

A study published online in Nature Medicine found that the body’s immune reaction to viruses, such as HIV and the flu, may cause memory and learning problems....

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LearningRx reviews possible brain imaging predictor for dementia...

Aug 21, 2017 by

Dementia-related changes detected before memory and thinking problems Researchers have found a potential brain imaging predictor for dementia. It shows changes to the brain years before people notice their memory problems....

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LearningRx reviews the use of Greebles to detect Alzheimer’s earlier...

Aug 15, 2017 by

A study of people age 40 to 60 found that those were at a higher risk of Alzheimer’s (due to having at least one biological parent with the disease) had a decreased ability to identify the differences in Greebles...

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LearningRx reviews study saying tea could stave off cognitive decline...

Aug 13, 2017 by

A new study indicates that drinking tea regularly may more than halve the risk of cognitive decline for older adults, especially those with a genetic risk of Alzheimer’s....

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