Alzheimer’s: ‘Holy herb’ extract shows promise as future treatment
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For most of human history Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been a rare disorder. However, demography and the by-products of industrialization […] Already affecting more than five million Americans older than 65, Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise and expected to impact […] Investigators at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have used magnetoencephalography (MEG) — a technology […] TUESDAY, Nov. 13, 2018 — Fluorine 18 (18F) fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) of the brain can be used […] MONDAY, Nov. 5, 2018 — Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have abnormalities and reductions in gene expression in the parahippocampal […] The brain creates a map of our environment, which enables reliable spatial navigation. The Nobel Prize was awarded in 2014 […] In a large-scale analysis of RNA from postmortem human brain tissue, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount […] Only a small percentage of people in their 50s and early 60s have had their DNA tested — either for […] For individuals carrying a genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer’s disease, engaging in at least 2.5 hours of physical activity per […]
Emerging evidence of an impending Parkinson’s disease pandemic identified
Wiring diagram of the brain provides a clearer picture of brain scan data: Researchers use connectome to reconcile seemingly inconsistent neuroimaging findings
Advanced imaging technology measures magnetite levels in the living brain
18F-FDG PET Algorithm Allows Early Prediction of Alzheimer’s
Abnormalities in Genes Linked to IRSP in Alzheimer’s Disease
Oscillations provide insights into the brain’s navigation system
Previously unknown genetic aberrations found to be associated with Alzheimer’s progression
What’s in your DNA? Poll of older adults shows high interest, with a dose of skepticism
Exercise may delay cognitive decline in people with rare Alzheimer’s disease: This could also be true for people with more common forms of Alzheimer’s disease