Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia are associated with the presence of amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptide and tau protein deposits within neural fibers. These deposits form plaques in the brain’s vascular network and cause tangles in neural fibers, both of which hinder brain function. Aβ plaque reduction therapies have been rather unsuccessful. As a result, scientists and […]
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Clinical Precision Medicine – Does it work?
Personalized medicine is a rapidly advancing field in which an individual’s personal information (such as variations in their genetic, blood, phenotypic or psychosocial profiles) is utilized to identify the most efficacious path for disease prevention or treatment for that individual or a group of individuals with shared traits. Classic examples of personalized medicine include phenylketonuria, […]
From 50 to 100: stages of memory and cognitive learning
Brain Stride has been created to help you track your brain health using data-driven and research validated tools. We follow the latest research on possible disease interventions and measurement strategies in order to develop brain health tracking tools for the general population. One such approach is to use cognitive tests that not only measure decline […]
Gut flora and brain health
Overview The human microbiome, also known as gut flora, is a hot scientific topic as of late. This post examines recent findings from primary scientific literature to explain how microorganisms can raise or lower our risk of disease. Microorganisms can be bacteria, protists, fungi, or viruses. Since most of them are smaller than the cells […]
What is vascular dementia?
Overview Vascular dementia affects the brain’s ability to retain and access memories. It is the second most common form of dementia following Alzheimer’s disease. Arteriosclerosis causes vascular dementia by hardening arteries throughout the body – when arteries harden in the brain, it affects the organ’s ability to stay healthy [1]. At the time when Dr. […]