FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 11, 2023·2 min readDoes Social Isolation Affect Older Adults’ Risk of Developing Dementia?Older adults who face social isolation have a 28% increased risk of developing dementia than those who have frequent social interactions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 15, 2022·4 min readWhy a Healthy Lifestyle Is Not Enough to Prevent DementiaThe opportunities for a healthy lifestyle are unequally distributed and being socially disadvantaged with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 15, 2022·3 min readPatterns of Lifespan Weight Gain and Loss May Predict Dementia RiskChanges in body weight over a person's lifetime may predict dementia later in life, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·6 min readExercise and Mindfulness Don’t Appear to Boost Cognitive Function in Older AdultsWhile exercise and mindfulness help older adults stay physically fit and mentally well, they may not have such a strong beneficial impact on cognition as previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 7, 2022·5 min readBrains With More Vitamin D Function BetterOlder adults with cognitive decline who have higher levels of vitamin D in their brains had better cognitive function than their peers with lower levels of vitamin D.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 6, 2022·4 min readSevere COVID-19 Linked With Molecular Signatures of Brain AgingGene usage in the brains of those who suffered severe COVID-19 infections was similar to that observed in the aging brain. Researchers say COVID-19 is associated with molecular signatures of brain aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 6, 2022·4 min readUse of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Associated With a Decreased Risk of Developing DementiaIn those with hearing loss, using hearing aids or cochlear implants was associated with a long-term reduction of cognitive decline by 19% and a 3% improvement in cognitive test scores.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 5, 2022·5 min readUnderstanding the Risk of Dementia and Alcohol ConsumptionResearchers report abstaining from drinking alcohol can actually increase dementia risks. Low to moderate alcohol consumption may help to reduce dementia risks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 26, 2022·5 min readEducational Background and Previous Brain Injury May Be Associated With Higher Risk of Frontotemporal DementiaPrevious TBI increased the risk of frontotemporal dementia in those without a genetic risk factor for FTD. Additionally, researchers found those with FTD tend to be less educated than those with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 22, 2022·5 min readRNA-Targeting Strategy to Repair Genetic Cause of ALS and Dementia DevelopedA novel compound eliminates disease-causing segments of RNA associated with ALS and dementia, and restores the health of neurons in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 8, 2022·3 min readThe Link Between Sleep Apnea and DementiaCPAP treatments for sleep apnea have the potential to reduce dementia risk, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 7, 2022·2 min readCan Music Help Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease?Musical memories are often preserved in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say listening to music can have a positive impact on emotion and behavior for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.Read More
