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Study reveals extra compounds in coffee team up with caffeine to protect against Parkinson’s

Rich Haridy December 11, 2018

A new study offers insight into the oft-cited correlation between coffee consumption and a decreased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The discovery reveals a coffee compound called EHT works synergistically with caffeine to potentially protect the brain from neurodegeneration.

A compound called EHT may be a vital player in the neurological protections conferred by coffee

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A single molecule could forecast what type of dementia a person will develop

Rich Haridy December 11, 2018

Researchers at UT Southwestern are continuing their discoveries into the neurological origins of dementia, revealing a strategy that could potentially forecast what form of dementia a person may develop long before any symptoms of cognitive decline appear by studying a single molecule in the brain.

A new discovery could make it possible to diagnose dementia before it damages the brain, and ...

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MRI technique predicts dementia up to three years before symptoms appear

Rich Haridy November 21, 2018

A new study suggests an MRI scan can predict whether a person will develop dementia up to three years before any cognitive symptoms are detectable. It's hoped the tool will be able to better identify at-risk patients so preventative measures can be deployed to slow the onset of neurodegeneration.

An MRI technique could predict the onset of dementia three years before symptoms appeared with an ...

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Not all carbs are bad: Study shows high-carb diets can promote healthy brain aging

Rich Haridy November 21, 2018

From low-carb/high-fat diets to more restrictive ketogenic regimes, it seems the growing consensus has become “carbs are bad.” However, a new study from the University of Sydney suggests a low-protein/high-carb diet can improve brain health, perhaps even slowing the onset of dementia.

Less meat and more complex carbohydrates may help healthy brain aging as well, or in some ...

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Promising DNA vaccine for Alzheimer’s moves closer to human trials

Rich Haridy November 20, 2018

Researchers may be one step closer to finding the holy grail of Alzheimer’s treatments - a single dose vaccine that prevents the onset of the disease. A study has revealed a DNA vaccine can successfully reduce the accumulation of toxic proteins associated with the progression of Alzheimer’s.

After success in three separate animal models an Alzheimer's vaccine is on the cusp of human ...

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Anti-aging compounds targeting Alzheimer’s move closer to human trials

Rich Haridy November 13, 2018

Exciting research is highlighting a new subclass of anti-aging compounds hoped to extend lifespan, reduce the markers of aging, and slow the onset of diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The work is on the cusp of starting 2 human clinical trials investigating compounds derived from natural sources.

It's hoped two new compounds on the cusp of human trials could combat Alzheimer's disease by ...

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Non-invasive neck scan shows promise for detecting cognitive decline years in advance

Rich Haridy November 13, 2018

New research from University College London suggests a quick ultrasound scan examining blood vessels in the neck may be able to effectively predict a person's risk of developing cognitive decline more than 10 years before symptoms appear.

A non-invasive ultrasound scan could predict a person's risk of developing cognitive decline years in advance

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Deep learning algorithm detects Alzheimer’s up to six years before doctors

Rich Haridy November 7, 2018

A new deep learning algorithm has been developed that can study PET scan images and detect the onset of Alzheimer’s six years earlier than current diagnostic methods. The research is part of a new wave of work using machine learning technology to identify subtle patterns in complex medical imaging.

A new algorithm significantly outperformed human clinicians in predicting which patients would go on to develop ...

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New research affirms potential of eye scans to detect Alzheimer’s disease early

Rich Haridy October 30, 2018

New research presented at the recent Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology has solidified a growing body of evidence suggesting Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed in seconds using a non-invasive eye scan.

A growing body of evidence is suggesting a strong correlation between Alzheimer's disease and a thinning ...

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New study bolsters hypothesis that herpes virus causes Alzheimer's

Rich Haridy October 21, 2018

A new review article has summarized recent evidence supporting the hypothesis that the herpes virus is a major causal factor for Alzheimer’s disease. The article makes note of new population data out of Taiwan, finding that people infected with herpes are more likely to develop senile dementia.

New research reveals herpes infections can be associated with a greater risk of developing dementia