Tag: neurodegenerative diseases
Comprehensive protein network reveals how neural communication falters in Alzheimer’s disease
A pioneering investigation from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has illuminated one of the most…
A Key ‘Youth Molecule’ May Hold the Secret to Enhancing Wellbeing in Older Adults – Evidence from Multiple Clinical Studies
Scientists from the University of Oslo (UiO), Akershus University Hospital (Ahus), and a network of international collaborators have…
Promising New Target in the Brain Unveils Potential Breakthrough for Parkinson’s Therapy
Groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney has revealed a newly identified brain protein involved in the progression…
Money Management in Older Adults Falters with Onset of Dementia
Older adults tend to have a keen awareness of their financial capabilities, which, intriguingly, often improves with age—provided…
Dementia on the Rise in China at an Unusual Pace
A newly published study in the open-access journal PLOS One (7 May 2025) highlights a significant and accelerating…
Innovative Model Predicts Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
In a groundbreaking study, researchers in the laboratory of Prof. LucÃa Chávez Gutiérrez at VIB-KU Leuven have made…
Protein Aggregates Unlikely to Cause Parkinson’s Disease
A recent study published in the journal Advanced Science has brought significant insights into the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative…
Public Health Initiatives Aimed at Reducing Dementia Risk Could Potentially Save the UK Economy Up to £4 Billion
Public health interventions aimed at reducing dementia risk factors could potentially save up to £4 billion in England…
An Innovative Approach to Assessing Aging and Disease Risk Using the Protein Aggregation Clock
Professors Dorothee Dormann and Edward Lemke from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), who also serve as adjunct directors…
Innovative Group Training Tool for Dementia Prevention
A new group-based training tool aimed at preventing dementia integrates collaborative quiz-solving with physical movement throughout a room.…
Unveiling the Role of B12 Deficiency in Inflammation: A Hidden Trigger Revealed
Vitamin B12 is an indispensable nutrient crucial for various physiological processes. It is pivotal in maintaining overall health.…
Taking into account the various factors that contribute to cognitive difficulties in older veterans may enhance personalised care
A recent study explored how cognitive performance, memory functions, and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease correlate in veterans…