Divorcees are TWICE as likely to be struck down with dementia compared to people who…
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How memories form and fade: Strong memories are encoded by teams of neurons working together in synchrony
Why is it that you can remember the name of your childhood best friend that…
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Positive effect of music and dance on dementia proven in study
Stereotypically viewed as passive and immobile, a University of Otago pilot study has shown the…
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‘Time travel’ as dementia care is spreading, but the future may be more powerful than the past
The village of Hogeweyk in The Netherlands has been compared with the Truman Show. It…
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Alzheimer’s protein is likely held together with many weak chemical interactions: Model reveals new role for overlooked electron relationships
The chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than…
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Woman’s Lyme disease makes her feel ‘like she has dementia’
Woman, 49, whose Lyme disease makes her feel ‘like she has dementia’ is raising £6,000…
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Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss? New study looks at timing and number of mentally stimulating activities
A new study has found that mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, playing games,…
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Potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease
Apolipoproten E (apoeE) is a major genetic risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease,…
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Parkinson’s disease: The five early symptoms of the disease
Early symptoms of Parkinson’s can often be missed as they can be quite subtle and…
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Brush your teeth — postpone Alzheimer’s
You don’t only avoid holes in your teeth by keeping good oral hygiene, researchers at…
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