Do Brains Shrink if Waists Expand?
December 29, 2020
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DIET VIDEO: What is the link between weight loss, mental performance, decision-making and dementia risk?
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FDA-approved Rolipram Removes Alzheimer’s Tau and Improves Memory
December 27, 2020
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Researchers found FDA-approved Rolipram promotes the removal of abnormal tau proteins, improving memory. This could be big news for tau-based brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s,
Soy Protects Against Dementia – In Certain People
December 13, 2020
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DIET NEWS: Researchers find that certain people who produce equol — a substance created by gut bacteria after soy products are digested — display lower
Hard Work Must Be ‘Good’ to Lower Dementia Risk
November 22, 2020
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Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found certain types of physical activity are better than others in preventing dementia and disease. Find out more.
Treating Sleep Apnea to Cut Risk of Dementia
November 22, 2020
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Researchers at Monash University are exploring the implications of treating obstructive sleep apnea to reduce the risk of dementia. This comes after finding a link
Metformin Improves Cognitive Health in Type 2 Diabetes
November 7, 2020
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Researchers studying Australians with type 2 diabetes found those taking the first-line treatment medication metformin had significantly slower cognitive decline compared to those who did
Memory-Restoring Brain-Implants Start Phase 3 Alzheimer’s Trials
October 26, 2020
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Scientists are applying an FDA-approved technique, Deep Brain Stimulation, to treat mild Alzheimer’s for 150 patients in Phase-3 clinical trials. Learn more.
$16M Question: Is Alzheimer’s a Brain-Cell Recycling Crisis?
October 26, 2020
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Based on 13 years of Albert Einstein College of Medicine research, see why the NIH is betting $16 million to answer the
NIH Expands Alzheimer’s & Dementia Research Center Network
October 25, 2020
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DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT: FOUR NEW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers have been added to the existing network of 31 centers around the United States. Read on
Female Chromosomes Offer Resilience to Alzheimer’s
September 7, 2020
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GENETICS & ALZHEIMER’S: Women’s second “X” chromosome provides them with more longevity, and researchers are finding they also have extra protection against Alzheimer’s as well,
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