Internet: The New Dementia Deterrent?
Can internet usage help protect against dementia? Consistent internet use may halve the risk of dementia, according to a study published in the Journal of…
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Balanced Meal Timing: A Recipe for Enhanced Cognitive Health
A research study indicates a correlation between meal timing patterns and cognitive function, revealing that balanced energy intake throughout the day, as opposed to skipping…
Cognitive Impairment: An Extremely Common, yet Underestimated Aftermath of Stroke
More than half of stroke survivors develop cognitive impairment within a year; screening may help detect cognitive impairment, according to a new American Heart Association…
Genetic Risk Outweighs Age: Machine Learning Models Rank Predictive Risks for Alzheimer’s Disease
Research indicates that genetic predisposition supersedes age as a risk factor in adults above 65. According to a recent study, once individuals reach the age…
Catch a Cold, Catch Dementia? The Surprising Connection Unveiled
A study by Tulane University reveals that frequent illness may accelerate brain aging and increase the risk of dementia or cognitive decline. The findings highlight…
Listen Up: Hearing Aids Could Help Fend Off Dementia
The Lancet Public Health: Hearing aids may protect against a higher risk of dementia associated with hearing loss, study suggests Study of 437,704 people suggests…
A Sweet Clue to Alzheimer’s: Sugar Molecule Predicts Disease Risk
Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease requires reliable and cost-effective screening methods. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have now discovered that a type…
Cracking the Alzheimer’s Code: A Groundbreaking New Approach to Visualizing the True Culprit
PET imaging of reactive astrocyte-neuron interaction reveals new insights into Alzheimer’s disease pathology, offering a potential breakthrough in diagnosis and treatment. Recently, a team of…
Saving Money and Improving Lives: The Benefits of Non-Drug Interventions for Alzheimer’s Care
A Brown-led research team utilized computer modeling to demonstrate that, in comparison to conventional care, four interventions for dementia care resulted in cost savings of up…
COVID-19 Strikes Again: Accelerating Dementia in the Most Vulnerable
All subtypes of dementia, irrespective of patients’ previous dementia types, behaved like rapidly progressive dementia following COVID-19, according to the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports…
“Remarkable” Brain Boosting Peptide: MIT Neuroscientists Discover Way To Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease
The peptide blocks a hyperactive brain enzyme that contributes to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s and other diseases. MIT neuroscientists have found a way to…
Early Menopause May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Research conducted by Mass General Brigham supports clinical guidelines that indicate starting hormone therapy is safer when started close to the onset of menopause. Women…
Disadvantage: New Study Identifies Surprising Factor That May Account for Women’s Increased Risk of Dementia
According to a large international study on dementia risk, which included nearly 30,000 participants from 18 countries across all six continents, social and economic disadvantage…
Researchers Discover Link Between Chronic Pain and Dementia
A study conducted by a team led by Dr. Tu Yiheng from the Institute of Psychology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed that…
Stay Sharp: Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults
Even those with genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease see benefits. According to a decade-long study of older adults in China, recently published in The BMJ,…
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Dementia by Up to 23%
Consumption of a traditional Mediterranean-type diet – rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts – is associated with a reduced risk of dementia,…
Scientists Discover That This Sport Can Train the Brain, May Help Fight Cognitive Decline
According to recent research from McMaster University, orienteering — a sport that combines athleticism, navigational skills, and memory — may serve as an effective intervention…
New Study: Lifelong Marriage Reduces Risk of Dementia
A recent large study suggests that being divorced or single raises the risk of developing dementia. However, the researchers also uncovered some unexpected outcomes. According…
