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·October 23, 2021·6 min read

Breastfeeding May Help Prevent Cognitive Decline

While the positive impact of breastfeeding on babies is well known, little is known about the positive benefits for the mother. A new study reveals women who breastfed their children performed better on cognitive tests at age 50 than those who fed their children with an alternative method.

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·October 22, 2021·4 min read

Fat Cells Found to Play a Central Role in Cognitive Decline and Neurodegeneration

A new study reveals how adipocytes, or fat cells, play a role in cognitive decline and increased neurodegeneration risks. Using genetically modified mouse models, researchers found oxidative stress through exposure to a Western diet increased the production of inflammatory cytokines confined to adipocytes and altered protein markers of memory and cognition in the hippocampus.

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·October 20, 2021·6 min read

Hit the Sleep Sweet Spot to Keep Brain Sharp

Too much or too little sleep were both linked to increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.

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·October 11, 2021·5 min read

Warning Signs for Dementia in the Blood

Researchers say levels of microRNA in the blood may be a reliable new biomarker for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and other forms of dementia.

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·October 7, 2021·3 min read

Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Detectable Before Significant Symptoms Are Obvious

People with genetic risks for Alzheimer's disease may exhibit changes in brain structure and reduced performance in cognitive tests long before symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease become obvious.

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·October 1, 2021·5 min read

Early Accumulation of Tau in the Brain Predicts Memory Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease

PET study finds early accumulation of the tau protein in the brain is a better predictor of Alzheimer's associated memory decline than amyloid plaque accumulation or cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers.

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·September 18, 2021·3 min read

Two-Hour Glucose Tolerance Test Predicts Decline in Episodic Memory

Higher glucose levels detected by a two-hour glucose test were an accurate predictor of poorer performance in tests of episodic memory ten years later.

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·September 2, 2021·4 min read

The Memory Changes of Menopause

Researchers have identified four cognitive profiles associated with menopause. Findings reveal women who experience stronger verbal learning and memory, in addition to better attention and executive function during menopause, are less likely to experience hot flashes and depression. Women who experienced cognitive weakness had an increased risk of depression and sleep disruptions.

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·September 1, 2021·5 min read

New Brain Model Provides Patient-Specific Alzheimer’s Insights and Predictions of Cognitive Decline

A newly developed brain model from cultivated stem cells allowed researchers to analyze molecular pathways of neurons in a dish. Researchers identified specific forms of amyloid beta and tau associated with cognitive decline and Alzheimer's. They also uncovered signaling pathways that influence the production of the toxic proteins.

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·August 27, 2021·3 min read

Postponed Retirement Slows Cognitive Decline

Working until the age of 67 slows cognitive decline and appears to be neuroprotective against cognitive impairments and dementias.

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·August 25, 2021·3 min read

Add It Up: Could This Test Equal a Way to Determine Dementia Risk?

A new test reveals an association between poor lifestyle choices and an increased risk of cognitive decline leading to dementia.

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·August 20, 2021·7 min read

Could Drinking 6 Cups of Coffee a Day Shrink Your Brain and Increase Dementia Risk?

New studies have identified an association between daily high coffee consumption, brain shrinkage and an increased risk of dementia. However, researchers were unable to identify a causal relationship between caffeine consumption and dementia. The study also found moderate coffee consumption was associated with lower dementia risk than high consumption, or abstaining from caffeinated drinks.