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Neuroticism and other personality traits in midlife linked to Alzheimer’s risk

Louise Walker — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:01:12 +0000

A new 38-year study has linked personality traits, such as neuroticism combined with introversion, to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in women.

Turmeric compound boosts brain stem cells in rats

Louise Walker — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:57:18 +0000

Researchers in Germany have found that aromatic turmerone, a compound found in the plant turmeric, can boost the generation of stem cells in the brains of rats.

Mild memory problems in older people linked to increased dementia risk

Louise Walker — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:53:40 +0000

A new study suggests that older people who report problems with their memory may be more likely to develop dementia later on.

Dementia funding boost for Nottingham scientist

Louise Walker — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:40:01 +0000

A dementia scientist based at The University of Nottingham has been given a huge funding boost from Alzheimer’s Research UK to continue with his groundbreaking research.

Southampton researchers receive dementia funding boost

Louise Walker — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:38:40 +0000

Three researchers at the University of Southampton will benefit from close to £200,000 of extra funding from Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity.

Cambridge dementia scientists get £2.3m boost from Alzheimer’s Research UK

Louise Walker — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:36:19 +0000

Dementia research in Cambridge has been given a £2.3m boost this year from Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity.

World Alzheimer Report highlights evidence for reducing dementia risk

Louise Walker — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:14:14 +0000

The World Alzheimer Report 2014 has today called for health messages promoting brain health to be integrated into public awareness campaigns

Alzheimer’s funding boost for Manchester scientist

Louise Walker — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 08:40:56 +0000

A dementia researcher based at The University of Manchester and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has landed a £30k award from Alzheimer’s Research UK for a pioneering research project getting underway this month

Blood group linked to risk of memory problems in later life

Louise Walker — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:24:33 +0000

Researchers based in the United States have discovered a possible link between the AB blood type and an increased risk of memory and thinking problems in later life.

Alzheimer’s protein linked to increased brain activity in healthy older people

Louise Walker — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:20:41 +0000

New research has shown that older adults with build-up of a hallmark Alzheimer’s protein have increased brain activity while performing memory tasks.