Neurobiology of Aging (journal) Archive — Page 1 of 1

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January 24, 2023

How arterial “stiffness” may impair cognition

New findings from Vanderbilt neurologists suggest that cardiovascular disease may increase the spaces surrounding blood vessels in the brain and lead to cognitive decline.

By Kelsey Pinckard
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November 8, 2022

Alzheimer’s risk factor and cognition

Vanderbilt researchers found that a protein with roles in innate immunity worsens memory at baseline in carriers of APOE-e4, the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, further implicating neuroinflammation in cognitive decline.

By Leigh MacMillan
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November 8, 2018

Vitamin C protects brain from seizures

Brain ascorbate — vitamin C — is important for protecting the brain against seizures and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease.

By Nora Foegeding
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October 25, 2018

Probing the pathology of impaired cognition

Detecting the neuropathology underlying cognitive impairment by lead to new targeted therapies.

By Bill Snyder