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Protein discovered in Parkinson’s disease could lead to new treatments

Currently, there are no disease modifying therapies for Parkinson’s disease that can change the progression of the disease. An international team of scientists led by faculty at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hoping to change that. Today, they published new research in the journal Brain that takes scientists one step closer to understanding a key protein…

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If You Have This in Your Mouth, You May Have Alzheimer’s

Is there a connection between poor oral health and dementia? A new study from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine shows specific mouth bacteria can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegeneration. Here’s what researchers discovered. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID. 1. Gum Disease and…

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If This Sounds Like You, You May Develop Early Dementia

A Yale Medicine neurologist discusses this early stage of memory loss. We’ve all walked into a room, only to have forgotten exactly why we are there. Or maybe our ability to recall names of long-lost friends or classmates isn’t quite what it used to be. These are normal signs of aging. But, if such events…

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There’s Always Someone to Turn to: How the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Can Help

Key Takeaways If you’re in severe emotional distress, one of the first things you should do is tell someone else about it—such as a trusted friend or family member. You can also dial or text 988 from your phone to speak with a counselor who is specially trained in suicide prevention. The 988 service is…

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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…