Long Sleep Hours Link to Elevated Alzheimer’s Blood Protein
Summary: Utilizing sophisticated, non-linear mathematical modeling to evaluate a cohort of over 2,400 older adults, the investigators unmasked…
Can nicotine make you smarter? Biohackers think so
“Are you over the age of 21?” the perky representative asked as she handed me two tins of…
Blood Test Accurately Predicts Five-Year Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: A new study establishes the long-term prognostic power of the blood-based biomarker p-tau217. The analysis reveals that…
Alzheimer’s blood test may identify healthy people at high risk, study finds
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five…
A blood test may predict the start of Alzheimer’s symptoms years in advance
WASHINGTON (AP) — A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s…
Biogen’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug targets tau protein
WASHINGTON (AP) — An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer’s disease in a markedly different way than…
Dementia: We may prevent 50% of cases by understanding risk factors
Share on PinterestUp to 50% of dementia cases may be preventable but the key is in supporting people…
Alcohol Alters Brain Flexibility Based on Hidden Dementia Markings
Summary: A new study focused on the corticostriatal circuit, a critical neural pathway governing decision-making, goal-directed behavior, and…
How to avoid dementia — what the science really says
Sometimes, Kristine Yaffe will hear a poignant question from someone at her memory clinic. “I walk five miles…
Is it normal forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s disease? Doctor reveals the warning signs you should never ignore
Families often dismiss early symptoms as “just ageing.” But there are clues that should raise concern. Dr Krishnan…
Stanford Scientists Reverse Age-Related Memory Loss by Targeting the Gut
A new mouse study suggests that age-related memory decline may be influenced by signals traveling from the gut…
Infuriating thing ovaries may start doing after menopause
It’s not called “The Big Change” for nothing. When menopause strikes, changes come in many shapes and forms,…