Stopping Cellular Stress May Be Key in Treating Early-Onset Dementia: Study

Neurodegenerative diseases like early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s are characterized by protein buildup in the brain, which triggers a stress response.
Stopping Cellular Stress May Be Key in Treating Early-Onset Dementia: Study
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Memory loss, changes in communication, and confusion are all signs and symptoms of neurodegenerative conditions like dementia. But what is going on inside the brain?

A new study finds that cell stress could be to blame. Turning off this stress response rescues brain cells like those affected by early-onset dementia, offering a promising new way to combat degenerative brain diseases.

Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.
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