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NPR: An international coalition of brain researchers is suggesting a new way of looking at Alzheimer's. Instead of defining the disease through symptoms like memory problems or fuzzy thinking, the scientists want to focus on biological changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's. These include the plaques and tangles that build up in the brains of people with the disease. READ MORE
Medical News Today: If you think that a bad night's sleep is harmless, think again. New research suggests that a single night of sleep deprivation can increase levels of a protein involved in Alzheimer's disease. READ MORE
Science Trends: Scientists have recently made a major discovery that could lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study published in Nature Medicine reports that researchers were able to identify the primary genetic risk factor the development of the disease, and they even figured out a potential way to neutralize the risk factor. READ MORE
Health Day News: Bringing high blood pressure under control can reduce older black Americans' risk of dementia, a new study finds. Black people are at high risk for high blood pressure and dementia, the researchers noted. READ MORE
Science Daily: Synchronized by light and darkness, the circadian clock exerts control over wake/sleep cycles, body temperature, digestion, hormonal cycles and some behavior patterns. Now, for the first time, a team of neuroscientists has demonstrated circadian control of aggression in male mice and identified the specific neurons and circuitry regulating the daily pattern. The insight opens the door to potential opportunities for managing 'sundowning,' the evening-time agitation common in patients with degenerative neurological disorders. READ MORE
