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Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Preserve Cognitive Function in Down Syndrome

Researchers working with the Alzheimer’s Center at Temple (ACT) recently investigated the effect of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on brain health and memory to determine if consumption of extra virgin olive oil, the main component of the...
7-Oct-2024 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Low ABCA7 Protein May Indicate Alzheimer's Risk

People aged 60-80 with low levels of the protein ABCA7 in the brain appear more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology.
24-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Olive Oil Reduces Brain Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer’s


11-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Early Alzheimer’s Detection with Artificial Intelligence

“AI-driven neuroimaging techniques have the potential to improve prediction models for Alzheimer’s progression and facilitate personalized treatment strategies,” says Domenico Praticò, MD, the Scott Richards North Star Foundation Chair for...
29-Apr-2024 6:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Young-Onset Dementia Tied to New Risk Factors

“Are the risk factors for early onset Alzheimer’s the same as late onset?” asks Domenico Praticò, MD, the Scott Richards North Star Foundation Chair for Alzheimer’s Research, Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Microbiology,...
12-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Can Olive Oil Reverse Genetic Predisposition for Alzheimer’s?

Clinical studies suggest the Mediterranean diet, and one of its main components, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), improves cognitive function and slows Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression. Researchers will now investigate whether this is true even...
14-Feb-2024 4:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

How reliable is a home test in predicting Alzheimer's disease?

The test alone will not provide enough information to reach a diagnosis of memory problems/cognitive decline. Only a trained physician can do it.
1-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

World Alzheimer’s Month 2023: Shining a Light on Alzheimer's – Domenico Praticò

Since 2012, September has been celebrated as World Alzheimer’s Month. Back then, and only eleven years ago, an average of 2 out of 3 people had little understanding of Alzheimer's disease and associated dementias.
21-Sep-2023 9:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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The Alzheimer’s Center at Temple (ACT) has been created with the appointment of Dr. Domenico Praticò as the Scott Richards North Star Charitable Foundation Chair for Alzheimer’s Research. ACT will integrate research, training, clinical and educational activities in order to study the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, discover the mechanisms responsible for their onset and progression, and develop effective treatment strategies with the ultimate goal of curing those diseases. ACT will build upon the long-standing tradition of excellence in biomedical research and education of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

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