FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 27, 2022·6 min readFasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of DementiaTwo short cycles of a low-calorie diet that mimics fasting reduced inflammation and delayed cognitive decline in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report the diet is safe for humans and could help reduce signs of Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 26, 2022·4 min readLife Expectancy Tool May Improve Quality of Life for Patients With DementiaA new mortality prediction model for older patients with Alzheimer's disease can help medical professionals and families determine the best course of action for end-of-life care.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 24, 2022·4 min readLandmark Study of Biomarker Data May Enable Better Treatment for Early Onset DementiaUsing neuroimaging and fluid biomarkers from those with the familial form of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), researchers developed models of clinical and biomarker dynamics to determine the temporal sequences of biomarkers and clinical changes in f-FTD before disease progression begins.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·September 22, 2022·7 min readCOVID-19 Infections Increase Risk of Long-Term Brain ProblemsCOVID-19 infection has been linked to a range of lasting neurological and psychological disorders, including depression, memory problems, and Parkinson's-like disorders, within the first year following infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 21, 2022·2 min readDo Sleep Timing and Duration Affect Dementia Risk?Dementia risk was 69% higher in older adults who slept for more than 8 hours per night, and 2 times higher for those who went to bed before 9 pm.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 21, 2022·2 min readNightmares in Middle Age Linked to Dementia RiskMiddle-aged people who experience at least one nightmare a week are four times more likely to experience cognitive decline during the following decade. Older adults who experience weekly nightmares are twice as likely to develop dementia. The association is much stronger for men than women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 20, 2022·5 min readAlzheimer’s Might Not Be Primarily a Brain Disease: A New Theory Suggests It’s an Autoimmune ConditionRather than being simply a brain disease, researchers propose Alzheimer's disease could be a disorder of the immune system within the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 18, 2022·4 min readSeven Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Reduce Dementia Risk for People With DiabetesGetting the recommended amount of sleep, daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and resisting alcohol and tobacco are among the seven identified lifestyle alterations those with diabetes should take to decrease their risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 8, 2022·3 min readCan Good Dental Health Help Protect Against Cognitive Decline and Dementia?Good dental health can help protect against cognitive decline and dementia. Tooth decay was associated with a 23% increased risk of cognitive decline and a 21% increased risk of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 6, 2022·4 min readInsomnia Increases the Likelihood of Memory Decline in Older AdultsOlder adults who experience insomnia are at greater risk of developing memory deficits and long-term cognitive impairments.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 29, 2022·4 min readMusic Helps Patients With Dementia Connect With Loved OnesListening to music from their youth or songs with a strong emotional connection allows those with dementia to enhance social engagement and reduces neuropsychological symptoms of dementia such as anxiety, depression, and aggression. Musical intervention also sparks an emotional connection between the patient and their caregivers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·August 23, 2022·5 min readWorld Trade Center Responders With Cognitive Impairments Show Signs of New Form of DementiaFirst responders at the World Trade Center who experience cognitive impairment and PTSD have a different presentation of white matter in the brain compared to first responders with cognitive impairment without PTSD. Researchers say the findings point to a new and specific form of dementia for those responders with PTSD.Read More
