Publications by authors named "Silvia Marcos de Pedro"

The concept of the brain has shifted to a complex system where different subnetworks support the human cognitive functions. Neurodegenerative diseases would affect the interactions among these subnetworks and, the evolution of impairment and the subnetworks involved would be unique for each neurodegenerative disease. In this study, we seek for structural connectivity traits associated with the family history of Alzheimer's disease, that is, early signs of subnetworks impairment due to Alzheimer's disease.

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  • - Research shows that physical activity (PA) may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by increasing alpha brain wave power, which is often reduced in AD.
  • - A study of 113 healthy adults found that while younger adults showed a clear positive relationship between PA and alpha power, this was only partially observed in older adults with different genetic risks (APOE ε3 and ε4 carriers).
  • - The findings suggest that engaging in physical activity may help maintain brain function and structure, particularly in older adults who carry the higher risk APOE ε4 gene.
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