LearningRx1 Alzheimer's/Dementia | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 4

Early biomarkers may predict Alzheimer’s onset

Nov 2, 2021 by

Early biomarkers may predict Alzheimer’s onset

New research published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine has revealed that circulating microRNAs, which are easily measured blood proteins, may identify the early risk of Alzheimer’s. Targeting these microscopic nucleotides for therapy could delay the onset of dementia...

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Exercise may regulate iron in brain to stave off Alzheimer’s...

Oct 26, 2021 by

Exercise may regulate iron in brain to stave off Alzheimer’s

A new study in mice points to the idea that exercise may protect against Alzheimer’s by improving the regulation of iron metabolism in the brain. Regular exercise reduces circulating levels of a protein called Interleukin-6, which promotes inflammation and...

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Using the internet in retirement boosts cognitive function

Oct 19, 2021 by

Using the internet in retirement boosts cognitive function

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Traffic noise may raise dementia risk

Oct 14, 2021 by

Traffic noise may raise dementia risk

A new Danish study published in the journal The BMJ suggests that having exposure to traffic noise results in a higher risk of developing all-cause dementia. This is especially true of Alzheimer’s disease....

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Scientists pinpoint the uncertainty of working memory

Oct 12, 2021 by

Scientists pinpoint the uncertainty of working memory

A paper published in the journal Neuron, the human brain regions that are responsible for working memory content are also used to gauge the quality (uncertainty) of memories. Their research shows how these neural responses allow us to act...

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Algorithm spots early Alzheimer’s with near 100% accuracy

Oct 5, 2021 by

Algorithm spots early Alzheimer’s with near 100% accuracy

Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania have created a deep-learning computer algorithm that can accurately detect and differentiate the stages of MCI from fMRI scans. The algorithm can identify MCI, which often precedes the development of Alzheimer’s,...

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Mental abilities can improve with age

Sep 23, 2021 by

Mental abilities can improve with age

New research published in Nature Human Behavior indicates that two key brain functions can improve in older people. Scientists found that the functions—which allow us to attend to new information and to focus on what’s important in a given...

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