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High rate of diabetes, high blood pressure in Puerto Ricans linked to brain changes

High rate of diabetes, high blood pressure in Puerto Ricans linked to brain changes

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe high rate of diabetes and high blood pressure combined in Puerto Rican people may be linked to structural changes in the brain, accord

High rate of diabetes, high blood pressure in Puerto Ricans linked to brain changes

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe high rate of diabetes and high blood pressure combined in Puerto Rican people may be linked to structural changes in the brain, accord
Study shows activity of claustrum neurons controls alertness level, engagement of sensory information

Study shows activity of claustrum neurons controls alertness level, engagement of sensory information

byHebrew University of JerusalemApproach for hM3Dq DREADD experiments (left) and setup (right). Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48829-6A new study has unc

Study shows activity of claustrum neurons controls alertness level, engagement of sensory information

byHebrew University of JerusalemApproach for hM3Dq DREADD experiments (left) and setup (right). Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48829-6A new study has unc
Most Medicare beneficiaries say they don't receive cognitive assessments

Most Medicare beneficiaries say they don't receive cognitive assessments

by Orli Belman,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Southern California measured the use of Medicaid's annual wellness visits and the

Most Medicare beneficiaries say they don't receive cognitive assessments

by Orli Belman,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Southern California measured the use of Medicaid's annual wellness visits and the
Machine-learning algorithms used to detect Alzheimer's during phone conversations

Machine-learning algorithms used to detect Alzheimer's during phone conversations

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressThe whole process in the present study. Credit: Shimoda et al, 2021 (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Researchers working at the Department of Public Health

Machine-learning algorithms used to detect Alzheimer's during phone conversations

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressThe whole process in the present study. Credit: Shimoda et al, 2021 (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Researchers working at the Department of Public Health
Shorter white blood cell telomeres linked to higher dementia risk

Shorter white blood cell telomeres linked to higher dementia risk

by British Medical JournalHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened

Shorter white blood cell telomeres linked to higher dementia risk

by British Medical JournalHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened
'Super-agers' study may reveal secrets to staying young

'Super-agers' study may reveal secrets to staying young

Mary Helen Abbott, 77, paints her lips bright pink, still smokes the occasional cigarette, keeps up on all the gossip at the retirement home and wears a short skirt to fitness class.She giggles as the

'Super-agers' study may reveal secrets to staying young

Mary Helen Abbott, 77, paints her lips bright pink, still smokes the occasional cigarette, keeps up on all the gossip at the retirement home and wears a short skirt to fitness class.She giggles as the
One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's Research UK has renewed its call for urgent action on

One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's Research UK has renewed its call for urgent action on
Alzheimer's research strengthens evidence for reanalyzing data in clinical trials that 'failed'

Alzheimer's research strengthens evidence for reanalyzing data in clinical trials that 'failed'

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research on Alzheimer's disease led by the University at Buffalo reveals strong evidence that clinical trials on

Alzheimer's research strengthens evidence for reanalyzing data in clinical trials that 'failed'

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research on Alzheimer's disease led by the University at Buffalo reveals strong evidence that clinical trials on
Dementia gene linked to connections in brain

Dementia gene linked to connections in brain

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainInsights into how a gene that increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease disrupts brain cells have been revealed by scientists.Brain tissue f

Dementia gene linked to connections in brain

by University of EdinburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainInsights into how a gene that increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease disrupts brain cells have been revealed by scientists.Brain tissue f
Neurologist explains aphasia

Neurologist explains aphasia

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainAphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate.To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Ne

Neurologist explains aphasia

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainAphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate.To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Ne
Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer's disease

Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer's disease

by Imperial College LondonPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainThe research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brai

Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer's disease

by Imperial College LondonPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainThe research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brai
Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults i

Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults i