FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 24, 2022·6 min readOne in 10 Older Americans Has DementiaA new study reveals that 10% of adults over the age of 65 in the USA have dementia, while another 22% suffer from mild cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 17, 2022·4 min readTimely Interventions for Depression Might Lower the Future Risk of DementiaSymptomatic depression increases the risk of developing dementia by 51%, but those being treated for depression had a significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with depression later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 13, 2022·5 min readMemory and Logic Test Detects Dementia Signs up to Nine Years Ahead of DiagnosisPeople who later developed Alzheimer's disease scored poorly on memory and logic-based tests, as well as reaction times and grip tests. They were also more likely to have experienced a fall within the past 12 months. Those who developed PSP were twice as likely to experience a fall.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 12, 2022·2 min readNo Link Between Mediterranean Diet and Decreased Risk of DementiaStudy finds no significant evidence to support the link between following either the Mediterranean diet or a conventional diet and a reduced risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 11, 2022·5 min readGut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia RiskThe microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 6, 2022·5 min readSchizophrenia May Increase Dementia Risk by 2.5 TimesPeople with schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia than those without a mental health disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 29, 2022·4 min readMetabolism Linked to Brain HealthResearchers have identified a link between metabolism and dementia-related brain measures. Obesity related to inflammation, kidney stress, or liver stress had the biggest impact on adverse brain health.Read More
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
