LearningRx1 Memory | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 34

New biomarkers may help test for concussion

Sep 28, 2017 by

A new study that analyzed blood samples from 30 injured patients at regular intervals immediately after being hurt identified three inflammatory biomarkers that could serve as early biomarkers of TBI....

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Computer game may help MCI

Sep 26, 2017 by

Scientists have created a new brain training app called “Game Show,” that may boost episodic memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, a potential precursor to dementia....

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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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Chronic pain linked to increase risk of dementia

Sep 14, 2017 by

UC San Francisco researchers have found that chronic pain seems to be related to changes in the brain that lead to dementia....

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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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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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