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·November 15, 2023·2 min read

Hippocampus Shrinkage Linked to Cognitive Decline Beyond Alzheimer’s

A new study indicates that hippocampal shrinkage in the brain is associated with cognitive decline, independent of amyloid-beta plaques, a key marker of Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests that neurodegenerative diseases other than Alzheimer's contribute to cognitive decline.

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·October 20, 2023·5 min read

DASH Diet May Be A Shield Against Memory Loss in Women

Researchers found that middle-aged women on the DASH diet, aimed at lowering blood pressure, were 17% less likely to experience cognitive decline in their later years. This discovery has significant ramifications as women constitute over two-thirds of Alzheimer's disease diagnoses.

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.

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·September 28, 2023·6 min read

Linking Age-Related Memory Decline to a Specific Brain Cell

Researchers have delved deeper into how specific interneurons in the brain affect memory as we age. In a study focusing on the hippocampus, they found that reducing the number of somatostatin-positive interneurons led to cognitive deficits resembling aging.

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·September 6, 2023·3 min read

Early Concussions Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline

A recent study reveals a link between early-life concussions and faster cognitive decline in later years. Conducted on World War II veteran twins, the research showed that twins with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) scored lower on cognitive tests and exhibited quicker decline than their non-injured counterparts.

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·August 21, 2023·7 min read

Elderly People Who Live Alone at Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline

A startling study unveils a critical deficiency in the U.S. healthcare infrastructure: about 1 in 4 older Americans with dementia or cognitive impairments live solo, confronting increased hazards such as unsafe driving, medication mishaps, and overlooked medical appointments. This issue looms large, especially when juxtaposed against the backdrop of an aging demographic that's set to exponentially grow.

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·July 25, 2023·3 min read

Decoding Cognitive Decline: Key Aging Mechanism Discovered

Researchers have identified the key mechanism that may be responsible for the cognitive decline observed in the natural aging process. They found that the mis-regulation of a brain protein known as CaMKII, vital for memory and learning, is linked to this decline.

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·July 24, 2023·3 min read

Probiotics vs Cognitive Decline: Gut Health Key to Aging Brain Fitness

Probiotics might play a vital role in preventing cognitive decline associated with aging. By providing participants suffering from mild cognitive impairment with the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for three months, researchers observed enhanced cognitive performance and gut microbiome modifications.

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·July 22, 2023·5 min read

Cognition in Motion: A Hard Look at Aging Drivers

A recent study found a majority of cognitively impaired older adults in South Texas are still driving, raising safety concerns. Of the over 600 individuals assessed, 61.4% of those with cognitive impairment were active drivers.

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·July 19, 2023·3 min read

Post-Retirement Cognitive Decline Varies by Race and Education

A new study highlights the varying rates of cognitive decline among different race and sex groups after retirement. White men showed the sharpest decline, while Black women experienced the least.

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·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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·June 30, 2023·5 min read

Early Hallucinations in Parkinson’s Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline

Early hallucinations in Parkinson's disease patients might signal a faster cognitive decline. Through comprehensive neuropsychological interviews and electroencephalography measurements, researchers were able to link minor hallucinations, typically underreported, to more rapid deterioration of frontal executive function in subsequent years.