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Can a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s be revealed by pain perception?

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Nick Lavars

A new study has demonstrated how differing pain thresholds may be indicative of a heightened Alzheimer's risk

Given the difficulty in diagnosing the Alzheimer’s, scientists are exploring all kinds of avenues when it comes to techniques that may reveal the disease in its early stages, and new research out of the University of Tennessee (UT) is a particularly interesting example. The study authors have investigated the way pain perception may vary in those susceptible to developing the disease, and have teased out some useful differences they hope could one day translate into an inexpensive diagnostic tool.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Pain, Dementia, University of Tennessee

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Gait analysis of dementia patients reliably identifies Alzheimer’s

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Nick Lavars

Doctors might soon be able to differentiate between dementia types in older patients by analyzing the way they walk

The progression of a range cognitive conditions is often associated with a deterioration in motor control, and recently we’re seeing how the finer details of this physical decline can help us tell one type of dementia from another. A new study has demonstrated how this might work in distinguishing Alzheimer’s disease from other types of dementia, by focusing on one specific difference in the patient’s gait.

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Tags: Walk, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Lawson Health Research Institute

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Poor mid-life heart health linked to dementia in later years

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Rich Haridy

A new study has found healthy subjects in their 50s with subclinical signs of heart disease also displayed impaired metabolism in parts of the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease

A compelling new study, led by a team of Spanish researchers, is suggesting cardiovascular disease in mid-life is linked to neurodegeneration and cognitive decline in senior years. The research found subjects in their 50s with mild hypertension displayed evidence of impaired brain metabolism in areas associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Cardiovascular, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III, Heart Disease, Heart, Blood Pressure, Brain, metabolism, New Atlas Audio

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More evidence an afternoon nap can be good for your brain

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Rich Haridy

New research suggests regular afternoon naps (longer than five minutes but shorted than two hours) can be linked with better cognitive health in the elderly

A new observational study is building on an increasing body of data finding a correlation between afternoon naps and improved mental agility and cognitive function. The research hypothesizes afternoon naps may help moderate age-related neuroinflammation, helping keep the brain healthy.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Sleep, Sleeping, Brain, Neuroscience, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia

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Breakthrough study finds age-related cognitive decline may be reversible

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rich Haridy

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Breakthrough study finds age-related cognitive decline may be reversible

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rich Haridy

Vision changes could predict cognitive decline in Parkinson’s patients

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Rich Haridy

Researchers suggest eye tests could be a way to effectively predict which Parkinson's disease patients are likely to develop dementia

A pair of newly published studies from scientists at University College London are offering novel insights into how the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) leads to cognitive decline. The research suggests minor vision problems can precede cognitive decline by up to 18 months.

Category: Science

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Vision, Dementia, University College London, Brain, Neuroscience, MRI, New Atlas Audio

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Vision changes could predict cognitive decline in Parkinson’s patients

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Rich Haridy

Researchers suggest eye tests could be a way to effectively predict which Parkinson's disease patients are likely to develop dementia

Category: Science

Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Vision, Dementia, University College London, Brain, Neuroscience, MRI, New Atlas Audio

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Experimental Alzheimer’s drug delivers promising Phase 2 trial results

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Rich Haridy

Preliminary Phase 2 trial results of donanemab suggest the drug slows cognitive decline compared to placebo

Although yet to be published in a peer-reviewed journal, pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly has announced promising results from one of its Phase 2 human trials testing an experimental Alzheimer’s disease drug designed to slow cognitive decline.

Category: Science

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Drugs, Protein, Neuroscience, Brain

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New insights into how COVID-19 can impact the brain and CNS

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Rich Haridy

New research demonstrates SARS-CoV-2 can directly infect brain cells

A robust new study led by scientists from Yale School of Medicine has comprehensively demonstrated how SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, can infect the brain and central nervous system (CNS). The study validates a growing body of observational research attributing neurological issues to COVID-19.

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Tags: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Virus, Brain, Neuroscience, Yale, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Neurological, New Atlas Audio

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