We’ll get to the important question of beta-amyloid plaque build-up, but first, the basics: What is beta-amyloid protein, what does beta-amyloid do in the…
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Researchers project the number of people living with dementia, a neurodegenerative syndrome which currently afflicts 50 million people worldwide, will more than triple by…
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In October of 2022, French writer Annie Ernaux won the Nobel Prize for literature for her body of work: 23 books over the past…
Delirium is a sudden decline in a person’s usual mental function. It occurs when signals in the brain aren’t sending and receiving properly, causing…
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Without good sleep, getting through the day is a challenge — especially in stressful times. Beyond the day-to-day, unrestful sleep is linked to hypertension,…
Like Kanye West, coconut oil has recently undergone a 180° change in its public perception. Coconut oil is a saturated fat meaning that it…
A 19-year-old man from China, who has been having memory problems since the age of 17, was diagnosed with dementia, according to a recent…
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Many people think of virtual and augmented reality as popular forms of entertainment — but these technologies are becoming more central to healthcare, now…
For caregivers, watching a loved one struggle with memory loss can be devastating. The aggression that sometimes accompanies memory loss can be even harder…