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Removing this gene improves Alzheimer’s in mice

Posted on January 8, 2026December 17, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists deleted a gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease in mice, which reduced protein buildup and cognitive decline.

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    Geographic diversity affects brain age

    Posted on March 31, 2025June 25, 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, 2025June 25, 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, 2024June 26, 2025 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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          10,000 steps a day to prevent dementia

          Posted on October 31, 2022June 25, 2025 by Nathan Gock

          A recent epidemiological study has found that 9826 steps a day may be the optimal step count to lower the risk of dementia.

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            Diet and exercise can shape how your mind ages

            Posted on January 21, 2021June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

            Dementia is a condition that many of us are all too familiar with within friends and family. Dementia itself is a blanket term that…

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