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Astrocytic Urea Cycle in the Brain Controls Memory Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease

The number of elderly suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease has been rapidly rising over the past decades. For a long time, scientists believed that misfolded aggregates of amyloid-beta protein accumulate and form plaques in the brain, leading to memory loss and neuronal death. However, the recent failures of the clinical trials indicate the pressing need to…

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Mental Sharpness in Older Adults: Check on Your Mood Before Blaming Your Mind

Key Takeaways Your mood may affect your mind’s ability to think and function as it should. To get help for mood changes, talking to your primary care physician can be a good starting point as they can refer you to a specialized health care professional if necessary. Having a conversation about your mood or mind…

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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Increase Dementia Risk

People with at least two of the diseases type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke have double the risk of developing dementia. Prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease could therefore be a strategy for reducing dementia risk, a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia suggests. Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases…

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Study Finds That Stress Accelerates Immune Aging

Stress — in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors and discrimination — accelerates aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and illness from infections such as COVID-19, according to a new USC study. The research, published June 13 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of…

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The Mental Health Aspects of Parkinson’s: How It’s More Than a Movement Disease

Many people think that Parkinson’s disease (PD) only affects movement, even some physicians hold this misconception. While movement-related (motor) symptoms of Parkinson’s—like tremor, slowness, and stiffness—are the most visible, there are many Parkinson’s symptoms that are unrelated to movement. Some non-movement symptoms of Parkinson’s include: Anxiety Depression Sleep disorders Cognitive symptoms Fatigue These non-movement symptoms are common and have a great…

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Research Finds That Social Isolation is Directly Associated with Later Dementia

Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk factor for dementia, scientists have found. Social isolation is an independent risk factor for dementia Interdisciplinary study shows changes to brain structures associated with memory and cognitive function are directly linked to social isolation Data shows…

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5 Best Drinks That Can Help Prevent Dementia

Concerns about dementia prevention for aging parents are common and figuring out manageable steps that integrate seamlessly into daily life can be difficult. An uncomplicated starting point? Consider their regular hydration habits. Dementia impacts approximately 55 million individuals globally, altering their cognitive function and memory retention. This piece offers five top beverage choices that can…

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Seven Healthy Habits Linked To Lower Risk of Dementia in those with Genetic Risk

Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according to research published in the May 25, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The seven cardiovascular and brain health factors, known as the American Heart…

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How Cranberries Could Improve Memory and Ward Off Dementia

Researchers have found that eating cranberries could improve memory, ward off dementia, and reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol. The research team studied the benefits of consuming the equivalent of a cup of cranberries a day among 50 to 80-year-olds. They hope that their findings could have implications for the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia. Adding…

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Warning Signs of a “Sudden” Stroke Everyone Should Know

According to the CDC someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds, so knowing the signs and symptoms is crucial. “A heart attack is a heart attack, and a brain attack is a stroke,” says Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of clinical cardiology and cardiovascular prevention at National Jewish Health. It is “usually a sudden…