54 stories tagged #Alzheimer's disease

  1. Meat Consumption and Dementia Risk: A Gene-Specific Link Emerges
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    Meat Consumption and Dementia Risk: A Gene-Specific Link Emerges

    New research suggests a complex relationship between meat intake and dementia risk, particularly for individuals with the APOE4 gene variant. The study highlights potential dietary nuances for cognitive health.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Saliva Tests for Alzheimer's Show Inconsistent Diagnostic Accuracy
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    Saliva Tests for Alzheimer's Show Inconsistent Diagnostic Accuracy

    New review reveals significant variability in salivary marker tests for Alzheimer's, questioning their clinical reliability due to inconsistent methodologies.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Vitamin D Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Protein Buildup
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    Vitamin D Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Protein Buildup

    New research suggests higher midlife vitamin D levels are associated with lower tau protein tangles in the brain, a key indicator in Alzheimer's disease.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  4. Plant-Rich Diet Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Study Reveals
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    Plant-Rich Diet Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Study Reveals

    New research indicates that a diet focused on whole, plant-based foods may significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias, even when adopted later in life.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. New Research Links Poor Sleep to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
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    New Research Links Poor Sleep to Increased Alzheimer's Risk

    Experts uncover a significant connection between sleep disruption and the buildup of toxic brain proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  6. Singapore Trial Tests Surgery for Alzheimer's Treatment
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    Singapore Trial Tests Surgery for Alzheimer's Treatment

    Changi General Hospital explores lymphatic bypass procedure to clear toxic proteins in Alzheimer's patients

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. New Compound Reverses Alzheimer's Cognitive Decline in Mice
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    New Compound Reverses Alzheimer's Cognitive Decline in Mice

    Researchers develop FLAV-27 compound targeting epigenetic mechanisms to reverse cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease animal models.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. 9 Non-Linguistic Cognitive Advantages of Growing Up Bilingual
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    9 Non-Linguistic Cognitive Advantages of Growing Up Bilingual

    Bilingualism reshapes the brain’s architecture, fostering cognitive habits that enhance decision-making, emotional regulation, and resilience-far beyond language skills.

    3mo ago 2 min read