Alzheimer’s-related brain changes could start at 40
Researchers have discovered a process that precedes the buildup of toxic proteins that serves as the hallmark of Alzheimer’s....
read moreVitamin B3 may be used to treat Alzheimer’s
A form of vitamin B3 has been found to prevent brain damage in mice. The findings may lead to new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease....
read moreAnxiety may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s
The results of a study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry suggest that older people who have worsening anxiety symptoms may be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease....
read moreBrain stimulation enhances long-term memory
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that scientists could improve memory the next day by directly stimulating the amygdala....
read moreObstructive sleep apnea linked to Alzheimer’s risk
There’s new evidence that older adults with obstructive sleep apnea may have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s due to the higher levels of amyloid beta. Amyloid beta is the main component of the hallmark plaques of Alzheimer’s....
read moreDementia breakthrough? Brain training game found to reduce risk...
A speed-of-processing training intervention developed by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green has been found to “significantly” reduce the risk of dementia....
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