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·September 26, 2020·5 min read

Insomnia and Sleeping Less Than Six Hours May Increase Risk of Cognitive Impairment

People who reported chronic insomnia or sleep duration of fewer than six hours were twice as likely to experience cognitive impairment compared to those who experienced good sleeping patterns. The association was stronger for those with coexisting cardiometabolic conditions. Read More

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·September 18, 2020·5 min read

Actively Speaking Two Languages Protects Against Cognitive Impairment

People who actively communicate in two or more languages may have a lower risk of cognitive decline associated with aging. Read More

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·August 24, 2020·4 min read

Dementia Kills Nearly Three Times More People Than Previously Thought

An estimated 13.6% of deaths in the U.S could be attributed to dementia. The number is 2.7 times higher than the official reported dementia-related deaths. The underestimation varies greatly by race, with 7.1 times more older Black adults, and 4.1 times more Hispanic adults, dying from dementia that public records indicate. Read More

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·June 10, 2020·5 min read

Marijuana concentrates spike THC levels but don’t boost impairment

High-potency marijuana boosts the blood level of THC more than 50% more than smoking lower-potency cannabis, but it doesn't necessarily make you higher or impair cognition more, a new study reports. Read More

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·March 13, 2020·5 min read

Potential treatment for Lyme disease kills bacteria that may cause lingering symptoms

Mouse study reveals the antibiotic azlocillin completely kills off the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria at the onset of Lyme disease. Findings also suggest the drug could be effective for treating patients infected with drug-tolerant bacteria that may cause lingering symptoms. Read More

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·January 29, 2020·5 min read

Link between autism and cognitive impairment discovered

Study identifies a short gene segment crucial for brain development and information processing. The absence of the gene segment induces altered social behaviors, learning difficulties, and memory deficits, which are hallmarks of a subset of ASD. Read More

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·January 6, 2020·4 min read

Epilepsy study shows link between brain activity and memory

Study reveals how abnormal brain activity and memory are linked in those with epilepsy. The findings could lead to better treatments for cognitive impairment associated with epilepsy. Read More

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·October 30, 2019·3 min read

How are psychiatric disorders linked to infections during pregnancy?

Previous studies have documented how infection during pregnancy can increase the risk of ASD and a range of psychiatric disorders in the offspring. A new study reveals how maternal infections can affect neural development and how the timing of infection plays a critical role in elevating the risks of mental health conditions. Read More

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·September 5, 2019·5 min read

Hookworm infection may cause cognitive impairment earlier than thought

Human hookworm infection, even at low levels, can cause rapid, acute and measurable cognitive impairments. Using rodent models, researchers found a link between the parasitic infection and alterations in both the microbiome and cognitive development. Read More

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·August 24, 2019·4 min read

Think declining mental sharpness ‘just comes with age’? Think again

Age-related diseases and not age itself contributes to cognitive decline. Read More

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·August 16, 2019·4 min read

Adults with mild cognitive impairment can learn and benefit from mindfulness meditation

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment who practiced mindful meditation for 20 minutes a day were more likely to have an understanding of the underlying concepts of mindfulness. The study demonstrates memory impairments associated with MCI do not preclude learning mindfulness skills. Read More