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Alzheimer’s Research UK

·July 14, 2023·5 min read

Eyes on Alzheimer’s: Study Links Age-Related Sight Loss to Cognitive Decline

Vision impairment in those over 71 could be a potential risk factor for dementia, a new study suggests. By analyzing the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), the researchers found a notable association between sight loss and the prevalence of dementia among nearly 3,000 US participants.

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·March 6, 2023·3 min read

Smokers Generally Unaware That Quitting Smoking Will Reduce Risk of Dementia

Smoking may be a key risk factor for the development of dementia, but many smokers do not realize quitting cigarettes can help to reduce dementia risks.

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·December 6, 2022·4 min read

Use of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Associated With a Decreased Risk of Developing Dementia

In those with hearing loss, using hearing aids or cochlear implants was associated with a long-term reduction of cognitive decline by 19% and a 3% improvement in cognitive test scores.

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·November 4, 2021·4 min read

Exposure to Estrogen Linked to Less Brain Shrinkage in Midlife Women

Longer and higher exposure to estrogen were associated with larger gray matter volume in middle-aged women.

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·November 4, 2021·4 min read

Fish Eaters Have Fewer Signs of Vascular Disease in the Brain

People who consumed fish as a regular part of their diet had a lower risk of vascular brain disease, a condition that can lead to stroke or dementia.

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·February 15, 2021·4 min read

Cocoa Flavanols May Boost Memory in Older People

Cocoa flavanols, naturally occurring compounds in cocoa beans, may help improve cognition and memory in older people.

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·October 15, 2020·3 min read

Lack of Interest Linked With Increased Risk of Dementia

People who experience severe apathy have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia, a new study reports.

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·March 25, 2020·3 min read

Early-life hardship linked to decline in memory and thinking

Experiencing adversity in childhood could influence cognitive performance in older age. Adults who had fewer years of education, economic hardships, and poor health during childhood were more likely to experience cognitive decline and memory problems later in life.

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·April 2, 2019·3 min read

A shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia risk

Reproductive spans of less than 34 years were linked to an increased risk of developing dementia in women. In those who had hysterectomies, the associated Alzheimer's risk was elevated by 8%.

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·February 10, 2018·2 min read

Brain Stimulation Improves Word Recall in Severe Epilepsy

Stimulating specific regions of the brain can help to improve memory and word recall in those with severe epilepsy, a new Nature Communications study reports.

Alzheimer’s Research UK

Eyes on Alzheimer’s: Study Links Age-Related Sight Loss to Cognitive Decline

Smokers Generally Unaware That Quitting Smoking Will Reduce Risk of Dementia

Use of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Associated With a Decreased Risk of Developing Dementia

Exposure to Estrogen Linked to Less Brain Shrinkage in Midlife Women

Fish Eaters Have Fewer Signs of Vascular Disease in the Brain

Cocoa Flavanols May Boost Memory in Older People

Lack of Interest Linked With Increased Risk of Dementia

Early-life hardship linked to decline in memory and thinking

A shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia risk

Brain Stimulation Improves Word Recall in Severe Epilepsy

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

Upside Down World: Unique View Offers Clues to Face Recognition

Brain’s Blue Spot, Locus Coeruleus, Is A Key Player in Sleep Quality and Memory

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