The human brain makes fructose, researchers discover – here’s why that might be a big deal
Researchers at Yale University have discovered that the brain is capable of making fructose –…
Browsing: Dementia
Sugar’s ‘tipping point’ link to Alzheimer’s disease revealed
For the first time a “tipping point” molecular link between the blood sugar glucose and…
Scientists seek to neutralize ‘rogue’ protein believed to be key player in Alzheimer’s
Every day tens of thousands of Canadians unwillingly find themselves becoming shadows of their former…
Is it depression or dementia? Brain SPECT imaging helps distinguish them
Does a patient have depression or a cognitive disorder (CD) such as Alzheimer’s disease or…
Evidence of brain damage found in former soccer players
Evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a potential cause of dementia caused by repeated blows…
New discovery could be a major advance for neurological diseases
The discovery of a new mechanism that controls the way nerve cells in the brain…
Designer compound may untangle damage leading to some dementias
In a study of mice and monkeys, National Institutes of Health funded researchers showed that…
Glucose deprivation in the brain sets stage for Alzheimer’s disease
One of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease is a decline in glucose levels in…
Link between sleep and cognitive impairment in the elderly
Daytime sleepiness is very common in the elderly with prevalence rates of up to 50…
A glitch in ‘gatekeeper cells’ slowly suffocates the brain
Abnormality with special cells that wrap around blood vessels in the brain leads to neuron…
Roots of Alzheimer’s disease can extend as far back as the womb
Biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer’s disease could begin in the womb or just after birth…
Androgen deprivation therapy not associated with increased risk of Alzheimer disease
A large-scale, population based study led by Dr. Laurent Azoulay, Senior Investigator with the Lady…
Drug compound halts Alzheimer’s-related damage in mice
Under ordinary circumstances, the protein tau contributes to the normal, healthy functioning of brain neurons.…
Scientists discover a brain wide chemical signal that enhances memory
How does heightened attention improve our mental capacity? This is the question tackled by new…
Brain stimulation used like a scalpel to improve memory
Northwestern Medicine scientists showed for the first time that non-invasive brain stimulation can be used…
