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Tag: Alzheimer’s disease

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Geographic diversity affects brain age

Posted on March 31, 2025March 19, 2025 by Sciworthy

Researchers found that geographic and socioeconomic differences in inequality, pollution levels, gender bias, and disease burden can…

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    Could diet impact your risk of dementia?

    Posted on February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Scientists found that adhering to a diet with more poultry and less red meat may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s in people who are…

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      This gene mutation could delay Alzheimer’s disease

      Posted on February 19, 2024February 18, 2024 by Sciworthy

      Researchers discovered a genetic mutation that slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in one man by halting protein buildup in his…

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        Researchers link brain patterns during sleep with Alzheimer’s disease

        Posted on January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 by Sciworthy

        Scientists found people with early Alzheimer’s disease have different electrical activity in their brains while they sleep.

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          Researchers identify a protein link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s

          Posted on March 23, 2023April 17, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Researchers showed a specific protein found in patients with type 2 diabetes also occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

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            Repurposing an ADHD Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease

            Posted on March 14, 2022May 6, 2025 by Nathan Gock

            A recent clinical trial suggests new promise for the use of an ADHD drug, atomoxetine, in reducing biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s…

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              Reprogramming Neurons to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

              Posted on May 17, 2018May 6, 2025 by Nathan Gock

              The story is all too familiar: promising effects are shown in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease – providing hope for patients,…

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