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An active brain can protect you from dementia, but stress might eat up your ‘cognitive reserve’ – new study

Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease symptoms. Researchers suggest that this could be because some people build up a “cognitive reserve” – the brain’s ability to find new ways to handle and…

The Conversation

The bacteria in your mouth play an important role in your health – here are four diseases linked to your oral microbiome

Your mouth is one of the most diverse habitats in the human body. It contains over 700 known species of bacteria, as well as yeasts, viruses and some protozoa. This community is collectively referred to as the oral microbiome – and like your gut microbiome, the bacteria in your mouth…

The Conversation

Some people may have Alzheimer’s without any symptoms

Scientists found signs of altered gene activity in brains of resilient members

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Scientists claim to have found another distinct genetic form of Alzheimer’s

Study suggests almost everyone with two copies of genetic variant ApoE4 goes on to develop disease

The Guardian - UK

Los Angeles’ Black Churches Join National Effort to Support Dementia Patients and Their Families

South L.A. churches craft dementia-friendly services aimed at providing solace to a community disproportionately affected by the disease.

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Stressful events in middle age could increase risk of Alzheimer's - study

Life events such as unemployment or death of loved one linked to neurodegenerative disease

Evening Standard

This diet could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, says study

New findings from a study conducted on mice suggest that following a ketogenic (keto) diet might offer a potential defence against the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The study, led by researchers from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), revealed that a keto diet, characterised by low-carbohydrate and high-fat intake,…

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Active ingredient in Viagra tied to lower Alzheimer's risk — but don't get too excited

Once more, sildenafil, the main active component of the "little blue pill," has been found to be associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

LiveScience

Diet has significant impact on risk of Alzheimer's disease: Research

In a detailed study, researchers identify which diets are effective in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Alzheimer's may be caused by immune cells thinking brain cells are bacteria, expert says

A new theory of Alzheimer's disease reassesses the role of beta-amyloid in the brain.

LiveScience

Three things to know about your brain in menopause – and how to navigate the changes

‘A surge of interest’ is helping scientists understand and normalize ‘the change’

The Guardian - US

Yoga gives distinct cognitive advantages to older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease

Kundalini yoga improved cognition and memory in older women at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by restoring neural pathways, preventing brain matter decline, and reversing ageing and inflammation-associated biomarkers--improvements not seen in a group that received standard memory training exercises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified

Scientists have found patterns of four proteins that predict onset of dementia more than a decade before formal diagnosis

The Guardian - UK

Alarming link discovered: Growth hormone may increase Alzheimer's risk

Learn about the recent study revealing potential transmission of Alzheimer's disease, as well as the concerns and implications surrounding it.

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Blood test could revolutionise diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, experts say

Study finds measuring levels of a protein could be just as good at detecting disease as lumbar punctures and scans

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Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's — if they're accurate enough. Not all are

A new generation of blood tests can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's without a brain scan or spinal tap. But only a few perform as well as traditional tests.

Dynamite News

Stomach bug may raise risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study

A common gut bacteria that is present in two-thirds of the world's population may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Study finds stomach bug that may raise risk of Alzheimer's disease

According to new research, a common gut bacteria found in two-thirds of the world's population may be connected to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Eating Red Meat And Ultra-processed Food Significantly Increases Alzheimer’s Risk: Study

A new study found that diets that included saturated fats can also cause Alzheimer’s.

The Guardian - UK

New Alzheimer’s drugs bring hope of slowing disease for UK patients

Two dementia medicines set for approval in Britain are first to improve patients’ lives directly – but condition must be diagnosed

Chicago Sun-Times

Dear Abby: Volunteers can test drug meant to prevent dementia

Harvard prof seeks people for trial of medication aimed at stopping Alzheimer’s before symptoms begin.

Dynamite News

Health: Research shows diet has a significant impact on risk of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease rates rise in these countries as they make the nutrition transition to the Western diet. Read further on Dynamite News:

Woman & Home

What are the early signs of Alzheimer’s? Medical experts demystify the symptoms

The early signs of Alzheimer's can include short-term memory loss, alongside some more unexpected symptoms, doctors and brain health specialists reveal

Dynamite News

Study sheds light on link between neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's disease

Researchers discovered how genetic abnormalities in particular types of brain cells may lead to the inflammatory response found in Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Size of brain area linked with cognitive decline – even in people with no other warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease

A small, seahorse-sized area of the brain is responsible for most of our learning and memory. Called the hippocampus, this area is key to many important brain functions, including turning short-term memories into long-term ones, regulating our emotions and making spatial navigation possible – essentially, our ability to plan where…

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