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·March 8, 2023·3 min read

Fresh Understanding of Aging in the Brain Offers Hope for Treating Neurological Diseases

As the brain ages, microglia adopt dysfunctional states that increase the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

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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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·March 6, 2023·4 min read

Trouble Falling Asleep at Bedtime or in the Middle of the Night? It Could Impact Your Risk for Developing Dementia

A new study reveals people who have trouble falling asleep within 30 minutes and those who use sleep medications are at increased risk of developing dementia as they age. However, those who have trouble falling back asleep after they woke up during the night were less likely to develop dementia.

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·March 1, 2023·4 min read

Taking Vitamin D Could Help Prevent Dementia

Taking a vitamin D supplement daily may help stave off dementia in older adults, a new study reports. Researchers found taking vitamin D was associated with adults living dementia free for longer, and there were 40% fewer cases of dementia reported in those who frequently took vitamin D supplements. The effects were significantly greater in women than men.

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·February 23, 2023·5 min read

Digital Markers Near-Perfect for Predicting Dementia

Researchers have created an accurate, easily interpretable new algorithm for predicting mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.

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·February 21, 2023·3 min read

Study Finds Link Between Chronic Pain and Dementia

People with chronic pain in multiple parts of the body have a higher risk of developing dementia and accelerated cognitive decline.

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·February 15, 2023·3 min read

Drug Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in People With Diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes who took the drug pioglitazone were less likely to develop dementia later in life.

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·February 14, 2023·4 min read

Watch Your Step: Balance Ability Predicts Cognitive Impairment

Researchers have developed a new method that can predict a person's risk of cognitive decline based on how well they can balance.

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·February 11, 2023·3 min read

Treatment Recommendations for People Who Act Out Their Dreams While Asleep

REM sleep behavior disorder, or parasomnia, affects more than 80 million people worldwide. The disorder causes sufferers to experience nightmare-like violent dreams. Sufferers act on their dreams while sleeping, often resulting in violent or dangerous sleep behaviors and injuries. Researchers propose new guidelines, including medical and pharmacological recommendations, to help curb symptoms of parasomnia and promote healthier sleep.

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·February 8, 2023·4 min read

We Still Don’t Know Which Factors Most Affect Cognitive Decline as We Age

Findings of a new study suggest more research needs to be done to identify the major factors contributing to the rate of cognitive decline associated with aging.

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·February 6, 2023·5 min read

Overlooked Tau-RNA Interaction May Play Key Role in Dementia

The interaction of Tau with RNA is a key stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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·February 5, 2023·7 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods May Lead To Cognitive Decline

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.

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dementia

Fresh Understanding of Aging in the Brain Offers Hope for Treating Neurological Diseases

Smokers Generally Unaware That Quitting Smoking Will Reduce Risk of Dementia

Trouble Falling Asleep at Bedtime or in the Middle of the Night? It Could Impact Your Risk for Developing Dementia

Taking Vitamin D Could Help Prevent Dementia

Digital Markers Near-Perfect for Predicting Dementia

Study Finds Link Between Chronic Pain and Dementia

Drug Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in People With Diabetes

Watch Your Step: Balance Ability Predicts Cognitive Impairment

Treatment Recommendations for People Who Act Out Their Dreams While Asleep

We Still Don’t Know Which Factors Most Affect Cognitive Decline as We Age

Overlooked Tau-RNA Interaction May Play Key Role in Dementia

Ultra-Processed Foods May Lead To Cognitive Decline

Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention

Why Feeling Good is Harder than Not Feeling Bad

Astrocytes Identified as Key Target for Treating Fragile X Syndrome

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