4 stories tagged #Tau protein

  1. Poor Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Genetically Vulnerable Women
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    Poor Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Genetically Vulnerable Women

    A new study suggests poor sleep may serve as an early warning sign of Alzheimer's in older women with a high genetic risk for the disease.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. Sleep Disruption: New Research Links Early Alzheimer's Warning to Brain's Energy Hijack
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    Sleep Disruption: New Research Links Early Alzheimer's Warning to Brain's Energy Hijack

    New University of Kentucky research reveals how tau protein buildup in Alzheimer's disease overexcites brain cells, disrupting sleep patterns years before cognitive decline.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  4. Parkinson's Protein Linked to Faster Alzheimer's Progression in Women
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    Parkinson's Protein Linked to Faster Alzheimer's Progression in Women

    New research suggests a protein associated with Parkinson's disease may accelerate Alzheimer's-related brain changes, particularly in women, potentially explaining gender disparities in the disease.

    3mo ago 1 min read