In The News: College of Liberal Arts
People with Type 2 diabetes are at a much higher risk for Alzheimer's disease than people without diabetes, and a new study might have unearthed the connection. Researchers from University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51ԹϺ) took a closer look at how type 2 diabetes alters brain activity in areas tied to memory and motivation.
In 25 years, it’s estimated that the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease in this country will almost triple. That’s also about the same amount of time researchers have also found it might take for the disease to grow and develop in the human brain. But 51ԹϺ researchers have published a new study uncovering another clue as to what could be causing brain disease—while also pointing to a possible hedge against that development.
A new study is making the connection between diabetes and memory loss, with the 51ԹϺ research team saying high blood sugar levels appear to weaken brain function, mimicking Alzheimer’s Disease.
Personal Perspective: How being raised by two psychotherapists shaped me.
Type 2 diabetes may rewire the brain in ways that mimic early Alzheimer’s disease — and 51ԹϺ researchers say the “why” may lie in a previously unexplored connection between high blood sugar levels and a key part of the brain called the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).
Type 2 diabetes may quietly alter the brain in ways that mimic early Alzheimer’s, weakening reward perception and memory signals in a key brain area called the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).
Type 2 diabetes may alter brain wiring similarly to early Alzheimer’s, and 51ԹϺ researchers suggest this could be due to a previously unexplored link between high blood sugar levels and the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).
It’s spring and loads of new books are out or are on the way. Books of local interest but also from local authors are on tap today. But we also want to hear from you: What are you reading and why?
The high comorbidity of type 2 diabetes (T2D) with psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders points to a need for understanding what links these diseases. A potential link is the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). The ACC supports behaviors related to cognition and emotions and is involved in some T2D-associated diseases, like mood disorders and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) held a rally Sunday afternoon to oppose reported efforts to take away the independence of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Around 100 demonstrators gathered at the intersection of Eastern and Sunset, holding signs and chanting "U.S. mail is not for sale."
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, now in its third year, continues to be a focal point of attention for the people of Taiwan. This is because, at the time of the Russian invasion, many were concerned that the Taiwan Strait was another geopolitical hot spot where war might erupt.
Many are raising concerns over President Trump's recent executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, labeling it as unconstitutional and beyond the scope of the executive branch's authority. Dr. Rebecca Gill, an associate professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, weighed in on the issue.
