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·June 23, 2021·3 min read

More Seniors May Have Undiagnosed Dementia Than Previously Thought

Nine out of ten older adults who reported symptoms of cognitive decline associated with dementia did not have a clinical diagnosis of neurodegeneration.

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·June 23, 2021·5 min read

Inflammatory Proteins May Slow Cognitive Decline in Aging Adults

Higher levels of two cytokines were associated with slower cognitive decline in aging adults, a new study reports.

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·June 22, 2021·3 min read

Self-Reported Declines in Cognition May Be Linked to Changes in Brain Connectivity

Self-reported cognitive decline was associated with altered functional connectivity in the hippocampus and dorsal anterior insular, a new study reports.

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·June 17, 2021·3 min read

Anti-Aging Protein in Red Blood Cells Helps Stave off Cognitive Decline

Depleting the protein ADORA2B from the blood of mice led to faster cognitive decline, decreased auditory processing, and increased brain inflammation.

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·June 9, 2021·4 min read

Having Trouble Falling Asleep Predicts Cognitive Impairment in Later Life

People who have trouble falling asleep at night are at increased risk of cognitive decline within fourteen years compared to those with other forms of insomnia, a new study reports.

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·June 3, 2021·2 min read

Secondary Infections Inflame the Brain, Worsening Cognition in Alzheimer’s Disease

Secondary infections and novel inflammatory events, even ones that occur external to the brain, amplify the brain's immune response and detrimentally impact cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 27, 2021·3 min read

Sleep Warning for Older Men: Sleep Changes May Signal Cognitive Decline

Changes in sleep patterns in older men have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.

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·May 18, 2021·4 min read

Scientists Map Gene Changes Underlying Brain and Cognitive Decline in Aging

A new mathematical model delves into the biological changes that occur in both the aging brain and brains with neurodegenerative disorders. The implications lay forth a new path into developing therapies for neurodegenerative disorders that affect cognition.

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·March 1, 2021·3 min read

Treatable Sleep Disorder Common in People With Thinking and Memory Problems

Obstructive sleep apnea is common in people with cognitive impairment, researchers report. The severity of obstructive sleep apnea correlated with the degree of cognitive impairment.

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·February 16, 2021·4 min read

Differences in Walking Patterns Could Predict Type of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Gait variability in older adults could be a predictor of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found higher gait variability was associated with lower cognitive performance and an accurate predictor of Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 5, 2021·5 min read

A New Method to Predict Individual Risk of Cognitive Decline

Specific patterns of frontal brainwaves during everyday memory tasks help researchers to predict a patient's risk for developing mild cognitive impairment within five years.