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·September 25, 2024·3 min read

LGBTQ+ Community Faces Elevated Dementia and Depression Risks

A new study suggests that LGBTQ+ individuals may face a higher risk of adverse brain health outcomes, including dementia and late-life depression, than their cisgender and straight counterparts. Researchers analyzed data from 393,041 participants and found that LGBTQ+ people were 15% more likely to develop conditions like stroke, depression, or dementia.

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·September 4, 2024·3 min read

Cadmium Exposure Linked to Memory Issues

A recent study explored the link between cadmium exposure and cognitive decline, finding that higher cadmium levels may be associated with thinking and memory problems in white people. The study followed 2,172 people over 10 years, with results showing no association overall but revealing a possible link when analyzing Black and white participants separately.

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·August 8, 2024·3 min read

Lower Dementia Risk Than Previously Thought in Parkinson’s

A new study suggests that the risk of developing dementia in Parkinson’s disease patients may be lower or occur later than previously reported. Researchers analyzed data from two large studies, finding a 9% risk of dementia within 10 years for newly diagnosed patients and a 27% risk for those diagnosed for an average of six years. Factors increasing dementia risk included older age at diagnosis, being male, and lower education levels.

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·July 11, 2024·3 min read

Predicting Cognitive Decline in Early Alzheimer’s

A new study predicts cognitive decline rates in people with early Alzheimer's and explores how new drugs may slow this process. Researchers found that prediction models can estimate the rate of decline but with some uncertainty. These models could eventually help answer practical questions about quality of life for patients. The findings highlight the potential of new treatments to delay cognitive impairment.

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·June 12, 2024·3 min read

Low-Birth-Weight Infants Linked to Later Cognitive Decline

Giving birth to low-birth-weight infants may be associated with memory and thinking problems later in life. The research, involving 15,323 women, showed that cognitive decline in mothers with low-birth-weight deliveries was equivalent to one to two years of aging. These findings suggest that low-birth-weight deliveries could be a marker for poorer cognitive health in later years. Further research is needed to confirm these results and explore preventive measures.

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·May 22, 2024·4 min read

Ultra Processed Foods Associated with Cognitive Risks

A new study finds a link between a diet high in ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of cognitive impairment and stroke. This association was particularly pronounced among Black participants. While more research is needed, the findings highlight the potential impact of food processing on brain health.

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·April 17, 2024·3 min read

Thought Provoking Work May Reduce Later Life Cognitive Decline

Engaging in complex, thought-provoking work may lower the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older age. Conducted by researchers at Oslo University Hospital, the study analyzed job demands of over 7,000 people across 305 occupations in Norway, linking higher cognitive job demands in one's 30s through 60s to a reduced incidence of MCI post-70.

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·March 5, 2024·3 min read

Concussions Linked to Higher Brain Iron

Individuals experiencing headaches after concussions may have higher levels of iron in certain brain regions, indicating cell injury. The research examined 60 people with post-traumatic headaches from mild traumatic brain injuries, comparing them to 60 people without such injuries.

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·February 7, 2024·3 min read

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

A new study suggests a potential association between erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, though it does not establish causality.

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·January 3, 2024·3 min read

Poor Sleep Quality in Middle Age Linked to Future Cognitive Decline

New research suggests that disrupted sleep in one's 30s and 40s may lead to memory and cognitive problems a decade later. While the study doesn't establish a causal relationship, it highlights an association between sleep quality and cognitive health.

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·October 26, 2023·4 min read

Higher Triglycerides Tied to Lower Dementia Risk

Older individuals with elevated triglyceride levels might be at a reduced risk for dementia. Researchers studied over 18,000 seniors without prior dementia diagnoses, monitoring them for six years.

Mild cognitive impairment was diagnosed by a panel of researchers who reviewed each participant´s performance across several tests.

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·October 11, 2023·4 min read

Subtle Test Deficits: A Quiet Prelude to Cognitive Decline?

A recent study reveals a potential predictive indicator for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often a forerunner to dementia, in individuals reporting subjective cognitive decline yet displaying only subtle test deficits. The investigation, encompassing 439 participants averaging 71 years of age, identified that those with minor test deficits were over four times more likely to progress to MCI compared to their counterparts without such deficits.