Tag: Alzheimer’s

Study suggests reduction of excess brain activity improves memory in amnestic mild cognitive impairment

From the Cell Press press release via EurekAlert!: Research published by Cell Press in the May 10th issue of the journal Neuron, describes a potential new therapeutic approach for improving… Read more »

Study suggests purpose in life may protect against harmful brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s

From the Rush University Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: Greater purpose in life may help stave off the harmful effects of plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according… Read more »

Study suggests lifelong depression may increase risk of vascular dementia

From the Kaiser Permanente press release via EurekAlert!: Depressive symptoms that occur in both midlife and late life are associated with an increased risk of developing vascular dementia, while symptoms… Read more »

Study suggests eating foods with omega-3 fatty acids may lower Alzheimer’s risk

From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts,… Read more »

Researchers develop polyphenol that prevents progression of Alzheimer’s in mice

From the Mount Sinai Hospital press release via EurekAlert!: Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers have succeeded in developing a biosynthetic polyphenol that improves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s… Read more »

Researchers find early diagnostic clues for Alzheimer’s via brain imaging

From the IOS Press BV press release via AlphaGalileo: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a major neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. New and accurate techniques for early diagnosis… Read more »

Study looks at biological reasons for why having an active cognitive lifestyle protects the brain

From the Elsevier press release via AlphaGalileo: The findings of a new study suggest that the protective effects of an active cognitive lifestyle arise through multiple biological pathways. For some… Read more »