Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms linked to an ongoing decline in brain function. You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if you find small changes to your usual demeanour. There are a number of different types of dementia, and the most common in the UK is Alzheimer’s disease. […]
A simple blood test for Alzheimer’s would be a great advance for individuals with—and at risk for—the disease, families, doctors and researchers. At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020, scientists reported results of multiple studies on advances in blood “tests” for abnormal versions of the tau protein, one of which may be able to […]
Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, in collaboration with the StoP-AD Center, have published a new paper in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, examining how a known genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD) influences memory and brain function in cognitively intact older adults with a family history of […]
Connection between the Mucus in the intestine, and neurological disorders The composition of the intestinal bacteria and their effects on our health are in recent years moved increasingly into the focus of research. Rather, the health effects of the Mucus in the intestine (intestinal mucosa) have been neglected. A recent review shows what is already […]
A potential blood-based biomarker for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases seems even more promising thanks to new research from a Massachusetts General Hospital-led study. According to this team’s work, neurofilament light chain (NfL) has great potential as a biomarker for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and could be also useful for monitoring treatment response for […]
New imaging technology allows scientists to see the widespread loss of brain synapses in early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a finding that one day may help aid in drug development, according to a new Yale University study. The research, published May 13 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, compared the density […]
Engineers and scientists led by Tufts University used a three-dimensional (3-D) human tissue culture model mimicking the components and conditions in the brain to demonstrate a possible causal relationship between sporadic Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus I infection (HSV-1). Reported today in Science Advances, the model will allow for further studies into the causes […]
Dementia is a progressive neurological condition, which means the symptoms get worse over time. A person with advanced dementia may become disconnected from their surroundings and lose the ability to communicate. One the first casualties of dementia is memory loss and it is also common to lose mental sharpness. READ MORE Gut health: How the […]
An immune reaction in the brain seems to play a major role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. In a way, it “adds fuel to the fire” and apparently causes an inflammation that, in a sense, keeps kindling itself. The study has now been published in the journal Cell Reports. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by […]
A recent study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Development found having an optimistic spouse might cut your risk of developing dementia. According to the study, a positive partner could help combat some of the risk factors for Alzheimer's and dementia and promote healthy practices like maintaining a balanced diet, staying active, and overall […]
