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DATE: October 20, 2026 at 05:52AM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEED

TITLE: Scientists find a way to fight Alzheimer’s brain damage without removing toxic tau

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261019093355.htm

Scientists have found a promising way to protect the brain from Alzheimer’s-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to the destruction of neurons. In mice, the treatment preserved roughly 40% more tissue in memory centers and improved memory, even without removing harmful tau protein buildup.

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261019093355.htm

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DATE: October 19, 2026 at 05:19AM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY PSYCHOLOGY FEED

TITLE: "Mind-blowing" Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Two hours of sleep restored without clearing brain plaques

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018084421.htm

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected culprit behind sleep loss in Alzheimer’s disease: overactive immune cells in the brain. By temporarily removing these cells, researchers restored more than two hours of sleep per day in mice, revealing a promising new target for treatment.

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018084421.htm

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DATE: October 19, 2026 at 08:57AM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEED

TITLE: Why some people escape Alzheimer’s despite carrying a high-risk gene

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205044.htm

Scientists have discovered why some people with a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s remain mentally sharp into their 80s, uncovering a rare mutation that protects the brain from harmful protein buildup. The findings reveal a potential new way to prevent early brain damage and could pave the way for treatments that mimic this natural defense.

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205044.htm

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DATE: October 19, 2026 at 07:23AM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEED

TITLE: Just 3,000 steps a day may help slow Alzheimer's, scientists find

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205058.htm

Walking just 3,000 steps a day could help slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, according to new research. Scientists discovered that physical activity was linked to less buildup of harmful tau proteins and nearly half the cognitive and functional decline, even in people already showing early signs of the disease. The strongest benefits appeared at 5,000 to 7,500 daily steps, suggesting that the popular 10,000-step goal may not be necessary.

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018205058.htm

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DATE: October 19, 2026 at 05:19AM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEED

TITLE: "Mind-blowing" Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Two hours of sleep restored without clearing brain plaques

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018084421.htm

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected culprit behind sleep loss in Alzheimer’s disease: overactive immune cells in the brain. By temporarily removing these cells, researchers restored more than two hours of sleep per day in mice, revealing a promising new target for treatment.

URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018084421.htm

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