Thursday, November 30, 2017

‘Truly inspiring’ mum honoured at Dementia Friendly Awards

A woman who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in her 50s has been honoured for becoming a “beacon of light” to people affected by dementia in the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friendly Awards 2017



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‘Truly inspiring’ mum honoured at Dementia Friendly Awards

‘Truly inspiring’ mum honoured at Dementia Friendly Awards:

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A woman who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in her 50s has been honoured for becoming a “beacon of light” to people affected by dementia in the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friendly Awards 2017


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Global longitudinal study confirms obesity increases dementia risk

People who have a high body mass index (BMI) are more likely to develop dementia than those with a normal weight, according to a new UCL-led study.

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HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

Stellenbosch University researchers have discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly impacts the brain in the early stages of the infection.

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Magnesium boosts environmental enrichment in Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—The combination of environmental enrichment (EE) and magnesium-L-threonate (MgT) is more effective than either treatment alone for improving cognition and spatial memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a study published online Nov. 10 in CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics.

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Going to the gym in later life could lower dementia risk

Early results from a new study led by ANU indicate that people aged in their 60s and early 70s could lower their risk of dementia if they maintained a healthy weight by going to the gym to retain muscle mass.

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Researchers identify gene variant that protects against Alzheimer's disease

Research published Wednesday in Genome Medicine details a novel and promising approach in the effort to treat Alzheimer’s disease.

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Global longitudinal study confirms obesity increases dementia risk

Global longitudinal study confirms obesity increases dementia risk:

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People who have a high body mass index (BMI) are more likely to develop dementia than those with a normal weight, according to a new UCL-led study.


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HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection:

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Stellenbosch University researchers have discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly impacts the brain in the early stages of the infection.


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Magnesium boosts environmental enrichment in Alzheimer's

Magnesium boosts environmental enrichment in Alzheimer's:

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(HealthDay)—The combination of environmental enrichment (EE) and magnesium-L-threonate (MgT) is more effective than either treatment alone for improving cognition and spatial memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a study published online Nov. 10 in CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics.


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Going to the gym in later life could lower dementia risk

Going to the gym in later life could lower dementia risk:

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Early results from a new study led by ANU indicate that people aged in their 60s and early 70s could lower their risk of dementia if they maintained a healthy weight by going to the gym to retain muscle mass.


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Researchers identify gene variant that protects against Alzheimer's disease

Researchers identify gene variant that protects against Alzheimer's disease:

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Research published Wednesday in Genome Medicine details a novel and promising approach in the effort to treat Alzheimer’s disease.


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Tailored Activity Program for older veterans with dementia provides positive results

Tailored Activity Program for older veterans with dementia provides positive results:

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People with dementia often have behavioral symptoms. These include problems with memory, language, and decision-making abilities. People with dementia can also experience changes in mood, such as increased irritability, depression, and anxiety.


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Tailored Activity Program for older veterans with dementia provides positive results

People with dementia often have behavioral symptoms. These include problems with memory, language, and decision-making abilities. People with dementia can also experience changes in mood, such as increased irritability, depression, and anxiety.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Home-based activity program helps older veterans with dementia maintain function

People with dementia often have behavioral symptoms. These include problems with memory, language, and decision-making abilities. People with dementia can also experience changes in mood, such as increased irritability, depression, and anxiety. They often need assistance with their daily activities, such as feeding, dressing, using the toilet, and bathing themselves. These symptoms are often troubling for people with dementia, as well as for their caregivers.

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Marriage may reduce the risk of dementia, study says

An amalgamation of the available evidence published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry suggests that marriage may decrease the risk of developing dementia.

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Is it adultery if my spouse doesn't know who I am anymore?

In Zoomer magazine’s September 2017 issue, there was an enlightening article written by Rev. Dr. Sheila Macgregor addressing contemporary issues that have emerged as a result of what’s become known as the longevity revolution.

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Marriage is linked to reduced dementia risk

Researchers from University College London have found that people who are single or widowed are at a greater risk of dementia than people who are married. The research, which is a review of 15 existing studies, is being published today in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

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Second Phase 3 study results for LMTX published

TauRx Therapeutics Ltd today reported the full results from its second Phase 3 clinical study of LMTX, the first tau aggregation inhibitor in Alzheimer’s disease, published online in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Marriage may reduce the risk of dementia, study says

Marriage may reduce the risk of dementia, study says:

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An amalgamation of the available evidence published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry suggests that marriage may decrease the risk of developing dementia.


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Home-based activity program helps older veterans with dementia maintain function

Home-based activity program helps older veterans with dementia maintain function:

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People with dementia often have behavioral symptoms. These include problems with memory, language, and decision-making abilities. People with dementia can also experience changes in mood, such as increased irritability, depression, and anxiety. They often need assistance with their daily activities, such as feeding, dressing, using the toilet, and bathing themselves. These symptoms are often troubling for people with dementia, as well as for their caregivers.


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Is it adultery if my spouse doesn't know who I am anymore?

Is it adultery if my spouse doesn't know who I am anymore?:

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In Zoomer magazine’s September 2017 issue, there was an enlightening article written by Rev. Dr. Sheila Macgregor addressing contemporary issues that have emerged as a result of what’s become known as the longevity revolution.


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Marriage is linked to reduced dementia risk

Marriage is linked to reduced dementia risk:

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Researchers from University College London have found that people who are single or widowed are at a greater risk of dementia than people who are married. The research, which is a review of 15 existing studies, is being published today in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.


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Second Phase 3 study results for LMTX published

Second Phase 3 study results for LMTX published:

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TauRx Therapeutics Ltd today reported the full results from its second Phase 3 clinical study of LMTX, the first tau aggregation inhibitor in Alzheimer’s disease, published online in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.


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Marriage may help stave off dementia, study finds - Alzheimer's Society comments

Marriage may help stave off dementia, study finds - Alzheimer's Society comments:

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Marriage may lower the risk of developing dementia, finds a new study published yesterday (Tuesday 28 November) in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.


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Marriage may help stave off dementia, study finds - Alzheimer's Society comments

Marriage may lower the risk of developing dementia, finds a new study published yesterday (Tuesday 28 November) in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.



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Marriage may help stave off dementia

Marriage may lower the risk of developing dementia, concludes a synthesis of the available evidence published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

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Marriage may help stave off dementia

Marriage may help stave off dementia:

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Marriage may lower the risk of developing dementia, concludes a synthesis of the available evidence published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.


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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Combining EEG and MRI could expand ways of understanding ALS

Our brains function by electrical and chemical signaling. Recording brain wave patterns can be very helpful in conditions like epilepsy, but the potential of this inexpensive and easily applied technology has not been fully recognized.

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Delirium severity in post-surgical patients linked to level of cognitive decline

Researchers from the Harvard affiliated Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research, in collaboration with scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, and Brown University, have found increasing evidence that the level of delirium in post-surgical patients is associated with the level of later cognitive decline in those same patients.

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Combining EEG and MRI could expand ways of understanding ALS

Combining EEG and MRI could expand ways of understanding ALS:

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Our brains function by electrical and chemical signaling. Recording brain wave patterns can be very helpful in conditions like epilepsy, but the potential of this inexpensive and easily applied technology has not been fully recognized.


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Delirium severity in post-surgical patients linked to level of cognitive decline

Delirium severity in post-surgical patients linked to level of cognitive decline:

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Researchers from the Harvard affiliated Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research, in collaboration with scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, and Brown University, have found increasing evidence that the level of delirium in post-surgical patients is associated with the level of later cognitive decline in those same patients.


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Friday, November 24, 2017

Dementia-Friendly Heritage Guide Launches at Hampton Court Palace

Dementia-Friendly Heritage Guide Launches at Hampton Court Palace:

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Guide to making heritage more dementia-friendly launched with support of Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Sir Tony Robinson.


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Dementia-Friendly Heritage Guide Launches at Hampton Court Palace

Guide to making heritage more dementia-friendly launched with support of Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Sir Tony Robinson.



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Thursday, November 23, 2017

Imaging technique shows Alzheimer's disease progress

Imaging technique shows Alzheimer's disease progress:

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Using ‘Raman’ optical technology, scientists of the University of Twente, can now produce images of brain tissue that is affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The images also include the surrounding areas, already showing changes.


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Moderate coffee consumption more likely to provide beneficial health outcomes

Moderate coffee consumption more likely to provide beneficial health outcomes:

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Drinking coffee is “more likely to benefit health than to harm it” for a range of health outcomes, say researchers in The BMJ today.


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Imaging technique shows Alzheimer's disease progress

Using ‘Raman’ optical technology, scientists of the University of Twente, can now produce images of brain tissue that is affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The images also include the surrounding areas, already showing changes.

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Moderate coffee consumption more likely to provide beneficial health outcomes

Drinking coffee is “more likely to benefit health than to harm it” for a range of health outcomes, say researchers in The BMJ today.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

High-intensity exercise improves memory, study finds

The health advantages of high-intensity exercise are widely known but new research from McMaster University points to another major benefit: better memory.

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Elderly people with MCI have weakened ability to memorize human faces, research reveals

A Japanese research group has revealed that elderly people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have a particularly weakened ability to memorize human faces in the short term when compared to healthy elderly people.

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Preliminary stages of dementia reduce human face memorization ability

A Japanese research group has revealed that elderly people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have a particularly weakened ability to memorize human faces in the short term when compared to healthy elderly people. MCI patients also had a different gaze behavior when trying to memorize a face. This research may lead to the early detection of dementia.

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Elderly people with MCI have weakened ability to memorize human faces, research reveals

Elderly people with MCI have weakened ability to memorize human faces, research reveals:

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A Japanese research group has revealed that elderly people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have a particularly weakened ability to memorize human faces in the short term when compared to healthy elderly people.


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High-intensity exercise improves memory, study finds

High-intensity exercise improves memory, study finds:

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The health advantages of high-intensity exercise are widely known but new research from McMaster University points to another major benefit: better memory.


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Preliminary stages of dementia reduce human face memorization ability

Preliminary stages of dementia reduce human face memorization ability:

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A Japanese research group has revealed that elderly people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have a particularly weakened ability to memorize human faces in the short term when compared to healthy elderly people. MCI patients also had a different gaze behavior when trying to memorize a face. This research may lead to the early detection of dementia.


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Carey Mulligan addresses the UN on women and dementia

Carey Mulligan addresses the UN on women and dementia:

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Carey Mulligan will today address the UN, stating that dementia is a global women’s health and human rights issue that can no longer be ignored.


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Alzheimer's Society responds to lack of social care funding in budget

Alzheimer's Society responds to lack of social care funding in budget:

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Responding to a lack of funding for social care in today’s budget, Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society, said:


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Carey Mulligan addresses the UN on women and dementia

Carey Mulligan will today address the UN, stating that dementia is a global women’s health and human rights issue that can no longer be ignored.



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Alzheimer's Society responds to lack of social care funding in budget

Responding to a lack of funding for social care in today’s budget, Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer’s Society, said:



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'Lesser of two evils' argument used to defend antipsychotic overuse for dementia

The increasing use of antipsychotic drugs to manage dementia in care homes has been explained by some practitioners as “the lesser of two evils”, despite clear risks for patients.

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Alzheimer's Tau protein forms toxic complexes with cell membranes

The brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease contain characteristic tangles inside neurons. These tangles are formed when a protein called Tau aggregates into twisted fibrils. As a result, the neurons’ transport systems disintegrate, essential nutrients can’t move through, and the cells begin to die, affecting the brain’s functions and giving rise to the disease’s symptoms.

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Analysis of aged brains reveals new details about Alzheimer's disease and dementia

In a comprehensive analysis of samples from 107 aged human brains, researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, UW Medicine and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute have discovered details that will help researchers better understand the biological bases for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in older populations.

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PPI use not linked to increased risk of developing dementia

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly prescribed to treat acid-related digestive problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD).

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Alzheimer's Tau protein forms toxic complexes with cell membranes

Alzheimer's Tau protein forms toxic complexes with cell membranes:

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The brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease contain characteristic tangles inside neurons. These tangles are formed when a protein called Tau aggregates into twisted fibrils. As a result, the neurons’ transport systems disintegrate, essential nutrients can’t move through, and the cells begin to die, affecting the brain’s functions and giving rise to the disease’s symptoms.


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Analysis of aged brains reveals new details about Alzheimer's disease and dementia

Analysis of aged brains reveals new details about Alzheimer's disease and dementia:

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In a comprehensive analysis of samples from 107 aged human brains, researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, UW Medicine and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute have discovered details that will help researchers better understand the biological bases for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in older populations.


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'Lesser of two evils' argument used to defend antipsychotic overuse for dementia

'Lesser of two evils' argument used to defend antipsychotic overuse for dementia:

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The increasing use of antipsychotic drugs to manage dementia in care homes has been explained by some practitioners as “the lesser of two evils”, despite clear risks for patients.


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PPI use not linked to increased risk of developing dementia

PPI use not linked to increased risk of developing dementia:

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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly prescribed to treat acid-related digestive problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD).


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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Taking proton pump inhibitors not linked to higher dementia risk

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly prescribed to treat acid-related digestive problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). As of 2011, up to 1 in 5 older adults reported using a PPI. Although healthcare practitioners have long believed that PPIs are safe, recent studies have linked PPIs to potential risks, including fractures and kidney disease. Some studies also have linked PPIs to an increased risk for dementia among older adults. However, several experts have suggested that these studies may not correctly measure the connection.

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Taking proton pump inhibitors not linked to higher dementia risk

Taking proton pump inhibitors not linked to higher dementia risk:

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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly prescribed to treat acid-related digestive problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). As of 2011, up to 1 in 5 older adults reported using a PPI. Although healthcare practitioners have long believed that PPIs are safe, recent studies have linked PPIs to potential risks, including fractures and kidney disease. Some studies also have linked PPIs to an increased risk for dementia among older adults. However, several experts have suggested that these studies may not correctly measure the connection.


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There's some evidence lithium protects from dementia, but not enough to put it in drinking water

There's some evidence lithium protects from dementia, but not enough to put it in drinking water:

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When people think of lithium, it’s usually to do with batteries, but lithium also has a long history in medicine. Lithium carbonate, or lithium salt, is mainly used to treat and prevent bipolar disorder. This is a condition in which a person experiences significant mood swings from highs that can tip into mania to lows that can plunge into depression.


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Researchers reveal new details on aged brain, Alzheimer's and dementia

Researchers reveal new details on aged brain, Alzheimer's and dementia:

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In a comprehensive analysis of samples from 107 aged human brains, researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, UW Medicine and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute have discovered details that will help researchers better understand the biological bases for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in older populations. The analysis also highlights surprising variability in the aged brain, including examples of donors with resilience to pathology. The research is published this month in the journal eLife, and the data underlying the research are publicly available as part of the suite of open data resources at the Allen Brain Atlas portal.


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There's some evidence lithium protects from dementia, but not enough to put it in drinking water

When people think of lithium, it’s usually to do with batteries, but lithium also has a long history in medicine. Lithium carbonate, or lithium salt, is mainly used to treat and prevent bipolar disorder. This is a condition in which a person experiences significant mood swings from highs that can tip into mania to lows that can plunge into depression.

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Researchers reveal new details on aged brain, Alzheimer's and dementia

In a comprehensive analysis of samples from 107 aged human brains, researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, UW Medicine and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute have discovered details that will help researchers better understand the biological bases for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in older populations. The analysis also highlights surprising variability in the aged brain, including examples of donors with resilience to pathology. The research is published this month in the journal eLife, and the data underlying the research are publicly available as part of the suite of open data resources at the Allen Brain Atlas portal.

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Monday, November 20, 2017

Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Scale shows dose-response relationship with adverse outcomes

Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Scale shows dose-response relationship with adverse outcomes:

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Anticholinergic burden assessed with the Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Scale consistently shows dose-response relationships with a variety of adverse outcomes.


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Dementia study sheds light on how damage spreads through brain

Dementia study sheds light on how damage spreads through brain:

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Insights into how a key chemical disrupts brain cells in a common type of dementia have been revealed by scientists.


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Researchers describe new biology of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers describe new biology of Alzheimer's disease:

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In a new study, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) describe a unique model for the biology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) which may lead to an entirely novel approach for treating the disease. The findings appear in the journal Nature Neuroscience.


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Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Scale shows dose-response relationship with adverse outcomes

Anticholinergic burden assessed with the Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Scale consistently shows dose-response relationships with a variety of adverse outcomes.

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Dementia study sheds light on how damage spreads through brain

Insights into how a key chemical disrupts brain cells in a common type of dementia have been revealed by scientists.

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Researchers describe new biology of Alzheimer's disease

In a new study, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) describe a unique model for the biology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) which may lead to an entirely novel approach for treating the disease. The findings appear in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

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Benzodiazepines increase mortality in persons with Alzheimer's disease

Benzodiazepines increase mortality in persons with Alzheimer's disease:

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Benzodiazepine and related drug use is associated with a 40 percent increase in mortality among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.


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Benzodiazepines linked to increased risk of death among Alzheimer’s disease patients

Benzodiazepines linked to increased risk of death among Alzheimer’s disease patients:

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Benzodiazepine and related drug use is associated with a 40 per cent increase in mortality among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.


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Brain astrocytes linked to Alzheimer's disease

Brain astrocytes linked to Alzheimer's disease:

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Astrocytes, the supporting cells of the brain, could play a significant role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. This is the first time researchers have discovered a direct association between astrocytes and AD. Published in Stem Cell Reports, the study investigated the brain cell function of familial AD patients by using stem cell technologies.


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Benzodiazepines increase mortality in persons with Alzheimer's disease

Benzodiazepine and related drug use is associated with a 40 percent increase in mortality among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

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Brain astrocytes linked to Alzheimer's disease

Astrocytes, the supporting cells of the brain, could play a significant role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. This is the first time researchers have discovered a direct association between astrocytes and AD. Published in Stem Cell Reports, the study investigated the brain cell function of familial AD patients by using stem cell technologies.

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Benzodiazepines linked to increased risk of death among Alzheimer’s disease patients

Benzodiazepine and related drug use is associated with a 40 per cent increase in mortality among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

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Friday, November 17, 2017

Experts identify mental exercise program that can reduce risk of dementia

Aging research specialists have identified, for the first time, a form of mental exercise that can reduce the risk of dementia.

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Q&A: Lifelong strategies for preventing dementia

Dear Mayo Clinic: Do puzzles and other activities or apps that claim to lower one’s risk of developing dementia actually work? Are there other things people can do to decrease the risk?

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Brain astrocytes could play key role in pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease

Astrocytes, the supporting cells of the brain, could play a significant role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. This is the first time researchers discovered a direct association between astrocytes and AD. Published in Stem Cell Reports, the study investigated the brain cell function of familial AD patients by using stem cell technologies.

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Experts identify mental exercise program that can reduce risk of dementia

Experts identify mental exercise program that can reduce risk of dementia:

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Aging research specialists have identified, for the first time, a form of mental exercise that can reduce the risk of dementia.


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Brain astrocytes could play key role in pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease

Brain astrocytes could play key role in pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease:

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Astrocytes, the supporting cells of the brain, could play a significant role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. This is the first time researchers discovered a direct association between astrocytes and AD. Published in Stem Cell Reports, the study investigated the brain cell function of familial AD patients by using stem cell technologies.


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Q&A: Lifelong strategies for preventing dementia

Q&A: Lifelong strategies for preventing dementia:

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Do puzzles and other activities or apps that claim to lower one’s risk of developing dementia actually work? Are there other things people can do to decrease the risk?


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Thursday, November 16, 2017

Higher risk of dementia among frail older adults – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Higher risk of dementia among frail older adults – Alzheimer’s Society comments:

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The risk of developing dementia is around 3.5 times higher in frail older adults than in non-frail peers, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports.


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Alzheimer's Society responds to announcement of social care consultation

Alzheimer's Society responds to announcement of social care consultation:

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The Government is today expected to announce the first steps of a Green Paper aimed at reforming the social care system in England.


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Study claims that computerised ‘brain training’ reduces dementia risk, Alzheimer’s Society comment

Study claims that computerised ‘brain training’ reduces dementia risk, Alzheimer’s Society comment:

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Results from a ten year study have hinted that a type of brain training designed to train people’s thinking speed could reduce dementia risk.


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Higher risk of dementia among frail older adults – Alzheimer’s Society comments

The risk of developing dementia is around 3.5 times higher in frail older adults than in non-frail peers, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports.



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Alzheimer's Society responds to announcement of social care consultation

The Government is today expected to announce the first steps of a Green Paper aimed at reforming the social care system in England.



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Study claims that computerised ‘brain training’ reduces dementia risk, Alzheimer’s Society comment

Results from a ten year study have hinted that a type of brain training designed to train people’s thinking speed could reduce dementia risk.



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Study shows video games could cut dementia risk in seniors

Could playing video games help keep the brain agile as we age?

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Computerized speed of processing training results in decreased risk of dementia

Computerized brain-training is now the first intervention of any kind to reduce the risk of dementia among older adults.

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Intervention becomes first to successfully reduce risk of dementia

Computerized brain-training is now the first intervention of any kind to reduce the risk of dementia among older adults. The breakthrough results from a randomized controlled trial were just published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. The article, “Speed of Processing Training Results in Lower Risk of Dementia”, reports on the latest findings from the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

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Higher risk of dementia among frail older adults

The risk of developing dementia is around 3.5 times higher in frail older adults than in their non-frail peers, according to a new study from UCL.

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The two obstacles that are holding back Alzheimer's research

Thirty years ago, scientists began to unlock the mysteries regarding the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. This knowledge ushered in an era of great enthusiasm that scientists could develop new therapies to either prevent Alzheimer’s or significantly slow the symptoms once present.

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Diagnosing Alzheimer's with diamonds and PET scans

Deep within our brains is a dense forest of 100 billion nerve cells. Each of those cells has about 15,000 dendrites that branch out to connect with dendrites from other nerve cells, generating more than 100 trillion points of connection. Electrical signals race from cell to cell at a rate of 200 times a second, triggering thoughts, memories, actions and feelings. These signals create pathways that transmit 4 billion pieces of information. All of this occurs in the time it takes to blink.

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Study shows video games could cut dementia risk in seniors

Study shows video games could cut dementia risk in seniors:

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Could playing video games help keep the brain agile as we age?


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Computerized speed of processing training results in decreased risk of dementia

Computerized speed of processing training results in decreased risk of dementia:

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Computerized brain-training is now the first intervention of any kind to reduce the risk of dementia among older adults.


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Intervention becomes first to successfully reduce risk of dementia

Intervention becomes first to successfully reduce risk of dementia:

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Computerized brain-training is now the first intervention of any kind to reduce the risk of dementia among older adults. The breakthrough results from a randomized controlled trial were just published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. The article, “Speed of Processing Training Results in Lower Risk of Dementia”, reports on the latest findings from the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study funded by the National Institutes of Health.


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Higher risk of dementia among frail older adults

Higher risk of dementia among frail older adults:

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The risk of developing dementia is around 3.5 times higher in frail older adults than in their non-frail peers, according to a new study from UCL.


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Diagnosing Alzheimer's with diamonds and PET scans

Diagnosing Alzheimer's with diamonds and PET scans:

Dementia Big
Deep within our brains is a dense forest of 100 billion nerve cells. Each of those cells has about 15,000 dendrites that branch out to connect with dendrites from other nerve cells, generating more than 100 trillion points of connection. Electrical signals race from cell to cell at a rate of 200 times a second, triggering thoughts, memories, actions and feelings. These signals create pathways that transmit 4 billion pieces of information. All of this occurs in the time it takes to blink.


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The two obstacles that are holding back Alzheimer's research

The two obstacles that are holding back Alzheimer's research:

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Thirty years ago, scientists began to unlock the mysteries regarding the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. This knowledge ushered in an era of great enthusiasm that scientists could develop new therapies to either prevent Alzheimer’s or significantly slow the symptoms once present.


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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

An Alzheimer's treatment would tax the US health care system

An Alzheimer's treatment would tax the US health care system:

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The U.S. health care system lacks the capacity to rapidly move a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease from approval into wide clinical use, a shortcoming that could leave millions of people without access to transformative care if such a breakthrough occurs, according to a new RAND Corporation study.


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FDA approves first digital pill with sensor - Abilify MyCite

FDA approves first digital pill with sensor - Abilify MyCite:

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The United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), for the first time has approved a digital pill system. The novel pill comes with an in-built sensor that transmits information to a remote location after a person has taken it. Experts believe this is a huge step towards digital medicine and opens new avenues for therapy and diagnostics.


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An Alzheimer's treatment would tax the US health care system

The U.S. health care system lacks the capacity to rapidly move a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease from approval into wide clinical use, a shortcoming that could leave millions of people without access to transformative care if such a breakthrough occurs, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

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FDA approves first digital pill with sensor - Abilify MyCite

The United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), for the first time has approved a digital pill system. The novel pill comes with an in-built sensor that transmits information to a remote location after a person has taken it. Experts believe this is a huge step towards digital medicine and opens new avenues for therapy and diagnostics.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

New player in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis identified

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have shown that a protein called membralin is critical for keeping Alzheimer’s disease pathology in check. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that membralin regulates the cell’s machinery for producing beta-amyloid (or amyloid beta, Aβ), the protein that causes neurons to die in Alzheimer’s disease.

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Researchers find pathological signs of Alzheimer's in dolphins, whose brains are much like humans'

A team of scientists in the United Kingdom and the U.S. recently reported the discovery of pathological signs of Alzheimer’s disease in dolphins, animals whose brains are similar in many ways to those of humans.

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New player in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis identified

New player in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis identified:

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Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have shown that a protein called membralin is critical for keeping Alzheimer’s disease pathology in check. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that membralin regulates the cell’s machinery for producing beta-amyloid (or amyloid beta, Aβ), the protein that causes neurons to die in Alzheimer’s disease.


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Researchers find pathological signs of Alzheimer's in dolphins, whose brains are much like humans'

Researchers find pathological signs of Alzheimer's in dolphins, whose brains are much like humans':

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A team of scientists in the United Kingdom and the U.S. recently reported the discovery of pathological signs of Alzheimer’s disease in dolphins, animals whose brains are similar in many ways to those of humans.


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Increased risk of vascular dementia in heart attack survivors

Heart attack increased the risk of vascular dementia by 35 per cent, and the risk remains elevated for up to 35 years after the heart attack.

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Scientists identify critical player in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have shown that a protein called membralin is critical for keeping Alzheimer’s disease pathology in check.

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FDA approves first drug with digital ingestion tracking system

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first drug in the U.S. with a digital ingestion tracking system. Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole tablets with sensor) has an ingestible sensor embedded in the pill that records that the medication was taken.

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Heart attack linked to increased risk of developing vascular dementia

Heart attack increased the risk of vascular dementia by 35 percent, and the risk remains elevated for up to 35 years after the heart attack.

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Diet, smoking and alcohol main causes of death in OECD countries

The “Health at a Glance” report 2017 shows that over 10 million deaths have been recorded in the OECD countries in 2015. Thus the number of deaths on an average in these countries is 793 per 100,000 population.

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Increased risk of vascular dementia in heart attack survivors

Increased risk of vascular dementia in heart attack survivors:

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Heart attack increased the risk of vascular dementia by 35 per cent, and the risk remains elevated for up to 35 years after the heart attack.


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Scientists identify critical player in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis

Scientists identify critical player in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis:

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Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have shown that a protein called membralin is critical for keeping Alzheimer’s disease pathology in check.


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FDA approves first drug with digital ingestion tracking system

FDA approves first drug with digital ingestion tracking system:

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first drug in the U.S. with a digital ingestion tracking system. Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole tablets with sensor) has an ingestible sensor embedded in the pill that records that the medication was taken.


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Heart attack linked to increased risk of developing vascular dementia

Heart attack linked to increased risk of developing vascular dementia:

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Heart attack increased the risk of vascular dementia by 35 percent, and the risk remains elevated for up to 35 years after the heart attack.


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Diet, smoking and alcohol main causes of death in OECD countries

Diet, smoking and alcohol main causes of death in OECD countries:

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The “Health at a Glance” report 2017 shows that over 10 million deaths have been recorded in the OECD countries in 2015. Thus the number of deaths on an average in these countries is 793 per 100,000 population.


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Monday, November 13, 2017

Bill Gates giving $50 million for Alzheimer's research

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Monday that he is investing $50 million to fund research into treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Exercise significantly increases size of hippocampus in humans, study finds

Aerobic exercise can improve memory function and maintain brain health as we age, a new Australian-led study has found.

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Understanding removal of brain fluid provides avenue for Alzheimer's treatment

Researchers in Switzerland have investigated the way fluid is removed from around the brain. Finding a new pathway for its removal, their work may signal a paradigm shift in how scientists think about this process and could have future implications for tackling Alzheimer’s disease. The findings are published today in the scientific journal Nature Communications.

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Scientists develop novel mouse model to capture pathology of sporadic ALS and FTD

Neurodegenerative diseases are incurable and debilitating conditions that result in progressive degeneration and death of nerve cells, which leads to problems with movement or mental functioning. Examples include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

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Bill Gates giving $50 million for Alzheimer's research

Bill Gates giving $50 million for Alzheimer's research:

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Monday that he is investing $50 million to fund research into treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.


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Exercise significantly increases size of hippocampus in humans, study finds

Exercise significantly increases size of hippocampus in humans, study finds:

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Aerobic exercise can improve memory function and maintain brain health as we age, a new Australian-led study has found.


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Understanding removal of brain fluid provides avenue for Alzheimer's treatment

Understanding removal of brain fluid provides avenue for Alzheimer's treatment:

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Researchers in Switzerland have investigated the way fluid is removed from around the brain. Finding a new pathway for its removal, their work may signal a paradigm shift in how scientists think about this process and could have future implications for tackling Alzheimer’s disease. The findings are published today in the scientific journal Nature Communications.


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Scientists develop novel mouse model to capture pathology of sporadic ALS and FTD

Scientists develop novel mouse model to capture pathology of sporadic ALS and FTD:

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Neurodegenerative diseases are incurable and debilitating conditions that result in progressive degeneration and death of nerve cells, which leads to problems with movement or mental functioning. Examples include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).


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Bill Gates to invest $50 million to advance research towards a cure for Alzheimer’s

Bill Gates has today announced a $50 million investment into the Dementia Discovery Fund, motivated by personal experience of Alzheimer’s disease in his family.



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