Scientists have discovered that changes in blood pressure between middle age and old age may affect brain health later in life.
Blood pressure changes between middle age and old age can affect brain health
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Unlikely protein may protect against Alzheimer’s in mice
Researchers in the US and Italy have linked an unlikely protein to Alzheimer’s disease protection in mice.
Antidepressant slows production of Alzheimer’s protein
Scientists in the US have found that an antidepressant slows production of a known Alzheimer’s protein, amyloid, in mice and in healthy younger people.
Occupational exposure to solvents may have lasting effects on brain health
Researchers in France and the US have completed a study of 2,143 retired French utility workers and found that high occupational exposure to solvents was linked to poorer cognition in retirement.
Trial tests deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer’s symptoms
A trial in Germany has investigated the use of deep brain stimulation as a potential treatment approach for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
Infusions of young blood help memory in older mice
Scientists in the US have found that regular infusions of blood plasma from young mice can help cognition in older mice.
Aberdeen scientists awarded £22k for research into Alzheimer’s causes
A new research project to understand the causes of Alzheimer’s is getting underway in Aberdeen, thanks to a £22,000 funding award from Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity.