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Ancient moves meet modern technology: AI-powered Tai Chi app aims to prevent falls in dementia patients

An ancient movement technique is merging with cutting-edge technology in a novel study at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) aimed at preventing falls in people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Wei Liu, PhD, research director of the Human Performance and Rehabilitation Research Lab and associate […]

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Long COVID and the brain: Global study links infection to memory loss, higher dementia risk in seniors

Five years after the height of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, scientists are beginning to unveil the infection’s potential long-term effects on the brain. We now know that following an acute COVID-19 infection, between 10% and 35% of people suffer from lingering effects called long COVID. For some people, these effects can be mild and short-lived, […]

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Connecting minds in dementia research: UT Health San Antonio leads bioinformatics program for African scientists studying neurodegenerative diseases

In the coming years, Africa is expected to sustain the greatest increase in Alzheimer’s and related dementia cases. Advancing the ability of African scientists to conduct research in these fields is critical for progress in understanding and treating these conditions. A transformative training program crafted through a collaboration between the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s […]

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Discovery sheds light on Alzheimer’s disease risk across genetic types

Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating, progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects about 7 million Americans, a figure that is expected to nearly double by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. While there is no cure for the disease, early detection and treatment can preserve brain function for longer. A study by researchers at The University […]

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