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Air pollution linked to increased risk of stroke and dementia transition, study reveals

Study finds that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of transitioning from stroke to dementia, emphasizing the need for stricter air quality controls.

17 Dec 2023

Researchers identify crucial risk factors for cognitive decline after stroke

Study identifies key risk factors for post-stroke cognitive impairment and dementia, emphasizing the importance of early detection and management of these conditions.

17 Dec 2023

‘Financial ruin is baked into the system’: Readers on the costs of long-term care

Thousands of readers reacted to the articles in the "Dying Broke" series about the financial burden of long-term care in the United States.

15 Dec 2023

Understanding how proteasome dysfunction contributes to age-related cognitive decline

About 40 percent of people over age 65 suffer some form of age-related memory loss, which puts them at higher risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

13 Dec 2023

People with very irregular sleep patterns may have higher dementia risk

People who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns, according to new research published in the December 13, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

13 Dec 2023

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health Center, located at Providence Saint John's Health Center.

13 Dec 2023

Does mindfulness promote good health?

The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) vis-à-vis a health promotion program.

13 Dec 2023

UK Biobank data shows dose-dependent link between smoking and brain shrinkage

Smoking shrinks the brain, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

12 Dec 2023

PharmaKure and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) announce partnership to advance research in Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis

Research partnership aims to build strong pharma and academic collaborations in sharing data and clinical samples to develop biomarker-based diagnostics for Alzheimer’s Disease.

12 Dec 2023

Colombian family's Alzheimer's anomaly offers insights into disease pathogenesis and prevention

Alzheimer's disease has plagued one large Colombian family for generations, striking down half of its members in the prime of life.

11 Dec 2023

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries.

11 Dec 2023

Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel drug delivery system for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

11 Dec 2023

Brain activity measured in living tissue using diamond sensors

A recent study by European scientists shows that highly sensitive sensors based on color centers in a diamond can be used to record electrical activity from neurons in living brain tissue.

8 Dec 2023

Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

An international team of researchers including experts at the Indiana University School of Medicine has identified a protein found in the brains of people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), discovering a new target for potential treatments for the disease.

7 Dec 2023

Dementia News and Research

Latest Dementia News and Research

Air pollution linked to increased risk of stroke and dementia transition, study reveals

Researchers identify crucial risk factors for cognitive decline after stroke

‘Financial ruin is baked into the system’: Readers on the costs of long-term care

Understanding how proteasome dysfunction contributes to age-related cognitive decline

People with very irregular sleep patterns may have higher dementia risk

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

Does mindfulness promote good health?

UK Biobank data shows dose-dependent link between smoking and brain shrinkage

PharmaKure and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) announce partnership to advance research in Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis

Colombian family's Alzheimer's anomaly offers insights into disease pathogenesis and prevention

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease

Brain activity measured in living tissue using diamond sensors

Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

From LED screens to genes: The effects of blue light on aging and m6A methylation in fruit flies

Identification of avoidable risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease

Does hearing impairment increase the risk of dementia?

Scientists uncover key protein aggregation in frontotemporal dementia

New plans can make hospital and hospice visiting as fundamental standard of care

Watch: The long-term care crisis: Why few can afford to grow old in America

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

Dementia News and Research

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