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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks of daily living. In most people with AD, symptoms first appear after age 60. AD is the most common cause of dementia among older people, but it is not a normal part of aging. Dementia refers to a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily life and activities. AD starts in a region of the brain that affects recent memory, then gradually spreads to other parts of the brain. Although treatment can slow the progression of AD and help manage its symptoms in some people, currently there is no cure for this devastating disease.

Microbes in the brain may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's disease

A robust discussion at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2019 in Los Angeles will include five expert speakers with differing views discussing their findings and viewpoints on this emerging, provocative topic.

19 Apr 2023

Simple memory test may identify people most likely to develop cognitive impairment

In people with no thinking and memory problems, a simple test may predict the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later, according to a study published in the April 19, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19 Apr 2023

Novel imaging method shows link between iron redox and Alzheimer’s disease

There is a growing body of evidence that iron in the brain may play a role in Alzheimer's disease. Lending weight to that idea, a new imaging probe has for the first time shown that in the same regions of the brain where the amyloid beta plaques associated with Alzheimer's occur, there is also an increase in iron redox, meaning the iron in these regions is more reactive in the presence of oxygen.

19 Apr 2023

Is there an association between hearing aid use and risk of dementia?

Researchers examined the correlation between the use of hearing aids and the risk of developing dementia.

19 Apr 2023

Research shows how exercise helps improve brain health

Physical activity is frequently cited as a means of improving physical and mental health. Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have shown that it may also improve brain health more directly.

19 Apr 2023

New discovery can revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Recently, a team of South Korean scientists led by Director C. Justin LEE of the Center for Cognition and Sociality within the Institute for Basic Science made a new discovery that can revolutionize both the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

17 Apr 2023

People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids

It took Samantha Lesmeister's family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome.

17 Apr 2023

New PET imaging breakthrough offers potential Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment breakthrough

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16 Apr 2023

Study examines whether the language spoken by people affects stroke outcomes

Studies have shown that Mexican Americans have worse outcomes after a stroke than non-Hispanic white Americans. A new study looks at whether the language Mexican American people speak is linked to how well they recover after a stroke.

12 Apr 2023

AI can identify subtle language and audio changes in patients at early stages of Alzheimer's

New technologies that can capture subtle changes in a patient's voice may help physicians diagnose cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease before symptoms begin to show, according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher who led a study published in the Alzheimer's Association publication Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.

12 Apr 2023

Blood levels of glycans can predict the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease requires reliable and cost-effective screening methods.

12 Apr 2023

Key memory receptor is localized to interneurons

A key receptor regulating memory formation has been localized to interneurons, according to a study with implications for drug development.

11 Apr 2023

UC-led research team receives NIH grant to study the role of an enzyme in lysosome function

Once thought of as having one simple job within cells, researchers continue to learn more about the importance of organelles called lysosomes.

11 Apr 2023

Intermittent fasting vs. calorie restriction: which diet reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes more?

Researchers performed randomized controlled trials among adults at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

10 Apr 2023

Is there an association between body mass index and cognitive function in older adults?

Researchers examined whether body mass index was associated with cognitive performance in older adults.

10 Apr 2023

Alzheimer's risk patients may benefit from Mediterranean keto diet, study shows gut microbiome changes

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Alzheimer's Association (AA), researchers examined the effects of a low-carbohydrate-modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet (MMKD) on the gut microbiome and metabolome of patients at risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD).

9 Apr 2023

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Further Reading

Microbes in the brain may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's disease

Simple memory test may identify people most likely to develop cognitive impairment

Novel imaging method shows link between iron redox and Alzheimer’s disease

Is there an association between hearing aid use and risk of dementia?

Research shows how exercise helps improve brain health

New discovery can revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids

New PET imaging breakthrough offers potential Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment breakthrough

Study examines whether the language spoken by people affects stroke outcomes

AI can identify subtle language and audio changes in patients at early stages of Alzheimer's

Blood levels of glycans can predict the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Key memory receptor is localized to interneurons

UC-led research team receives NIH grant to study the role of an enzyme in lysosome function

Intermittent fasting vs. calorie restriction: which diet reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes more?

Is there an association between body mass index and cognitive function in older adults?

Alzheimer's risk patients may benefit from Mediterranean keto diet, study shows gut microbiome changes

The association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

Non-drug interventions for Alzheimer's disease result in better quality of life and also save money

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Activation of adult-born neurons restores cognitive, affective function in Alzheimer’s mouse models

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