LearningRx1 Brain Science News | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 49

Compound in strawberries may prevent Alzheimer’s

Sep 24, 2017 by

According to new research, the key to preventing Alzheimer’s and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases may be found in fisetin. The natural compound is found in strawberries and other fruits and vegetables and helps limit cell damage caused by free...

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Poor quality sleep increases Alzheimer’s-related proteins in the brain...

Sep 22, 2017 by

A new study has found that even one night of disrupted deep, slow-wave sleep in middle-aged adults can raise tau and amyloid beta proteins, which are associated with Alzheimer’s....

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Delaying blood thinning treatment may raise dementia risk

Sep 12, 2017 by

New research indicates that people with atrial fibrillation who delay their anticoagulation treatment see increased dementia rates....

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Four biomarkers for cognitive decline in Parkinson’s found

Sep 10, 2017 by

In a new study, the following biomarkers for cognitive decline in Parkinson’s were: dopamine deficiency, a decrease in brain volume, “pathological levels” of plaques and some genetic variations....

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Why poor sleep affects our ability to learn

Sep 8, 2017 by

Researchers have figured out that a lack of sleep (quantity or quality) keeps the brain’s synapses excited, blocking the brain’s ability to learn....

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Moderate drinking linked to cognitive decline

Sep 6, 2017 by

A new study out of the UK found that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to a greater risk of faster cognitive decline....

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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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