neurodegeneration
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healthFalls After 40 Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Major Study Finds
A new meta-analysis of nearly 3 million people finds a single fall after age 40 is linked to a 20% higher dementia risk; multiple falls raise the risk by 74%.
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healthAbdominal Contractions May Boost Brain Waste Clearance
New study shows abdominal muscle contractions can mechanically shift the brain, potentially aiding neural waste removal during waking hours.
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healthGut Bacteria Glycogen Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases ALS and FTD
New research suggests bacterial sugars from the gut may trigger brain inflammation and neuron death in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
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healthSleep EEG Brain Age Index Predicts Dementia Risk
A new study reveals that a 'brain age' derived from sleep EEG can significantly predict future dementia risk in older adults, offering a promising early detection tool.
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healthSevere UTIs Linked to Higher Dementia Risk in Elderly
A Finnish study of over 375,000 seniors finds severe urinary tract infections independently increase dementia risk by 19%, suggesting infection prevention could reduce cognitive decline.
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healthBrain's Aging 'Garbage Disposal' Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
New research reveals how failing protein recycling in aging brain cells and subsequent offloading to support cells may drive neurodegeneration and increase Alzheimer's risk.
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healthScientists Uncover Brain's Defense Against Dementia
New research identifies the 'cellular hazmat team' that protects neurons from toxic protein buildup, offering hope for Alzheimer's and dementia treatments.