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People with neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s often have difficulty swallowing, a dangerous condition. Here’s why treatment of these illnesses should include attention to swallowing problems.
New research shows that exposure to fine particulate air pollution may double the risk of dementia in older women by increasing growth of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain.
Many brain training programs are based on the principles of neuroplasticity. But a new study shows that less than 40% are backed by proof of efficacy.
Vitamin B1 can reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease, but some groups, such as the elderly, aren’t getting enough.
There are a number of myths associated with what happens to our brain and bodies as we age.
Cells and processes in our body have existed for longer and longer periods of time.
High blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, but now researchers have found that it may be protective in the very old.
A study was reported to show caffeine protects older women from dementia. But looking closer at the research, we can’t truly claim coffee was the reason some of the women had a lower risk of dementia.
Testing some genes for Alzheimer’s disease, coeliac disease and folate conversion does not lead to improved health outcomes, and may create anxiety or false hope amongst patients.
An important cell function called endocytosis is revealing a lot about how Alzheimer’s develops.
Improvements in education and vascular health are likely partly responsible for a sharp decline in dementia over the past few decades. The trend may continue, if we also address obesity and diabetes.
A disease that we have known about for more than 100 years still defies proper description and a consensus on how to tackle it.
Tiny particles of a mineral known as magnetite may be causing havoc with our health.
Long after people with dementia have forgotten the names of their loved ones, they can still recall songs they learned in their teenage years.
If you care for or know someone with dementia, they’ve probably asked you “what are we doing today?” “who are you?” or “when are we going home?”
Dozens of factors are at play.
Blood has some disadvantages for diagnosis as it is separated from the brain by what is called the “blood brain barrier”. This makes it difficult to establish that a signal is actually coming from the brain.
News reports this week hailing a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, saying a vaccine for the disease is a few years away, have raised hopes for many. But let’s take a step back from the headlines.
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of people 60 and up. A rare type of Alzheimer’s, called early-onset, can occur in people even younger. How can you tell if you are at risk?
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Research Fellow in Neuroimmunology, UCL
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Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, University of Florida
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Professor Emeritus of Molecular Neurobiology at the University of Manchester and a Visiting Professorial Fellow, University of Oxford
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Associate Professor, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University
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Professor of Neurology, UCL
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Professor of Psychology in Epidemiology, UCL
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Post grad student at University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh
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Étudiant au doctorat en psychologie, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Professor of Chemistry and Senior Scientist of the Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto
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Associate Professor in Cellular Neuroscience, University of Reading
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Head of Clinical Services, Dementia Support Australia, & Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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Investigations Editor, Insights, The Conversation
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Associate Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Virginia
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