Neuroimaging shows increased blood flow in regions of the brain associated with memory and learning for people with higher omega-3 levels, according to a new report in the Journal of Alzheimer’s… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Archive for May, 2017
Can Omega-3 help prevent Alzheimer's disease? Brain spect imaging shows possible link"> Can Omega-3 help prevent Alzheimer's disease? Brain spect imaging shows possible link
Posted May 23, 2017 ByAlzheimer's disease: Family history may explain puzzling link to metabolic gene"> Alzheimer's disease: Family history may explain puzzling link to metabolic gene
Posted May 23, 2017 ByResearch linking the metabolic gene TOMM40 with Alzheimer’s risk has produced mixed results for years. Now, a new study says family history is the reason. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Family history and TOMM40 ‘523 interactive associations with memory in middle-aged and Alzheimer's disease cohorts"> Family history and TOMM40 ‘523 interactive associations with memory in middle-aged and Alzheimer's disease cohorts
Posted May 23, 2017 ByFamily history (FH) of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects mitochondrial function and may modulate effects of translocase of the outer mitochondrial membrane 40 kDa (TOMM40) rs10524523 (‘523) poly-T length on memory decline. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Tau prevents synaptic transmission at early stage of neurodegeneration"> Tau prevents synaptic transmission at early stage of neurodegeneration
Posted May 22, 2017 ByTau proteins are involved in more than twenty neurodegenerative diseases, including various forms of dementia. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Diagnostic biomarkers in saliva show promise in recognizing early Alzheimer's disease"> Diagnostic biomarkers in saliva show promise in recognizing early Alzheimer's disease
Posted May 22, 2017 ByYour spit may hold a clue to future brain health. Investigators at the Beaumont Research Institute, part of Beaumont Health in Michigan, are hopeful that their study involving small molecules in… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
The association between an inflammatory diet and global cognitive function and incident dementia in older women: The Women's Health Initiative Memory Study"> The association between an inflammatory diet and global cognitive function and incident dementia in older women: The Women's Health Initiative Memory Study
Posted May 19, 2017 ByThe Mediterranean and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diets have been associated with lower dementia risk. We evaluated dietary inflammatory potential in relation to mild cognitive impairment (MCI)/dementia risk. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Cognitive ability in young adulthood and risk of dementia in a cohort of Danish men, brothers, and twins"> Cognitive ability in young adulthood and risk of dementia in a cohort of Danish men, brothers, and twins
Posted May 19, 2017 ByWe examined the association between cognitive ability in young adulthood and dementia in Danish men, brothers, and male twins. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Extracellular low-n oligomers of tau cause selective synaptotoxicity without affecting cell viability"> Extracellular low-n oligomers of tau cause selective synaptotoxicity without affecting cell viability
Posted May 19, 2017 ByTau-mediated toxicity in Alzheimer’s disease is thought to operate through low-n oligomers, rather than filamentous aggregates. However, the nature of oligomers and pathways of toxicity are poorly understood. Therefore, we investigated structural and functional aspects of highly purified oligomers of a pro-aggregant tau species. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Research reveals new insights into early cognitive markers of Alzheimer's disease"> Research reveals new insights into early cognitive markers of Alzheimer's disease
Posted May 16, 2017 ByNew research led by the University of Hertfordshire, may significantly change the understanding of cognitive processes that are most impaired at very early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Associations of lower vitamin D concentrations with cognitive decline and long-term risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older adults"> Associations of lower vitamin D concentrations with cognitive decline and long-term risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older adults
Posted May 15, 2017 ByHypovitaminosis D has been associated with several chronic conditions; yet, its association with cognitive decline and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been inconsistent. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Study and new tool proves 'all is not lost' to dementia"> Study and new tool proves 'all is not lost' to dementia
Posted May 15, 2017 ByIn marriage, good communication is key to a fulfilling and enduring relationship. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Dementia-related brain changes observed before memory or thinking problems are noticeable"> Dementia-related brain changes observed before memory or thinking problems are noticeable
Posted May 15, 2017 ByUniversity of Toronto and Baycrest Rotman Research Institute (RRI) scientists have discovered a potential brain imaging predictor for dementia, which illustrates that changes to the brain’s structure… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
PTSD medications may increase dementia risk"> PTSD medications may increase dementia risk
Posted May 14, 2017 ByNew research suggests a link between post-traumatic stress disorder and increased dementia risk, but this risk may depend on the use of psychoactive drugs. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Personalized music may help nursing home residents with dementia"> Personalized music may help nursing home residents with dementia
Posted May 14, 2017 ByAcross the country, nursing home employees and families are trying personalized music playlists to help seniors cope with the disorienting, anxious experience of living with Alzheimer’s disease and… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Delaying blood thinning treatment may raise dementia risk"> Delaying blood thinning treatment may raise dementia risk
Posted May 14, 2017 ByPatients with atrial fibrillation should begin anticoagulation treatment as quickly as possible, suggests new study, as delays may increase dementia risk. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Habitual exercise levels are associated with cerebral amyloid load in presymptomatic autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease"> Habitual exercise levels are associated with cerebral amyloid load in presymptomatic autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease
Posted May 11, 2017 ByThe objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between self-reported exercise levels and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers, in a cohort of autosomal dominant AD mutation carriers. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Shortage of progranulin is a frequent cause of frontotemporal dementia"> Shortage of progranulin is a frequent cause of frontotemporal dementia
Posted May 9, 2017 ByIn a study in Human Molecular Genetics, researchers from VIB and KU Leuven led by prof. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
New cell separator with humble beginnings could revolutionise medical advances in cancer and Alzheimer's research"> New cell separator with humble beginnings could revolutionise medical advances in cancer and Alzheimer's research
Posted May 9, 2017 ByA new cell separator that began life as a tinfoil and epoxy glue prototype built with supplies from a University shop could revolutionise stem-cell and regenerative cell-based therapies. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Alzheimer's disease progression predicted by gene mutation"> Alzheimer's disease progression predicted by gene mutation
Posted May 4, 2017 ByThe largest study of its type shows that a mutation in the gene coding for brain-derived neurotrophic factor may predict Alzheimer’s disease progression. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Medical and Scientific Advisory Council"> Medical and Scientific Advisory Council
Posted May 4, 2017 ByStroke prevention may also reduce dementia"> Stroke prevention may also reduce dementia
Posted May 3, 2017 ByOntario’s stroke prevention strategy appears to have had an unexpected, beneficial side effect: a reduction also in the incidence of dementia among older seniors. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Silent seizures recorded in the hippocampus of two patients with Alzheimer's disease"> Silent seizures recorded in the hippocampus of two patients with Alzheimer's disease
Posted May 3, 2017 ByMassachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have identified silent, seizure-like activity in the hippocampus – a brain structure significantly affected in Alzheimer’s disease – in two patients… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Peripheral complement interactions with amyloid β peptides in Alzheimer's disease: Erythrocyte clearance of amyloid β peptides"> Peripheral complement interactions with amyloid β peptides in Alzheimer's disease: Erythrocyte clearance of amyloid β peptides
Posted May 2, 2017 ByAlthough amyloid β peptide (Aβ) is cleared from the brain to cerebrospinal fluid and the peripheral circulation, mechanisms for its removal from blood remain unresolved. Primates have uniquely evolved a highly effective peripheral clearance mechanism for pathogens, immune adherence, in which erythrocyte complement receptor 1 (CR1) plays a major role. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More