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·November 22, 2022·5 min read

RNA-Targeting Strategy to Repair Genetic Cause of ALS and Dementia Developed

A novel compound eliminates disease-causing segments of RNA associated with ALS and dementia, and restores the health of neurons in mouse models.

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·November 8, 2022·3 min read

The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Dementia

CPAP treatments for sleep apnea have the potential to reduce dementia risk, a new study reports.

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·November 7, 2022·2 min read

Can 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.

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·November 4, 2022·1 min read

Impaired Kidney Function Linked to Cognitive Disorders

Of patients with dementia, 7% had chronic kidney disease while 9% had albuminuria, a urinary marker for kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease was associated with a 51% increased risk of developing dementia.

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·October 28, 2022·4 min read

Nose Picking Could Increase Risk for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

The Chlamydia pneumoniae bacteria can travel directly from olfactory nerve in the nose and into the brain, forcing brain cells to deposit amyloid beta and inducing Alzheimer's pathologies. Researchers say protecting the lining of the nose by not picking or plucking nasal hairs can help lower Alzheimer's risks.

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·October 25, 2022·5 min read

Best Evidence Yet That Lowering Blood Pressure Can Prevent Dementia

Results imply a linear relationship between blood pressure reduction and lower dementia risk in adults aged 69 and older.

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·October 24, 2022·6 min read

One in 10 Older Americans Has Dementia

A 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.

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·October 17, 2022·4 min read

Timely Interventions for Depression Might Lower the Future Risk of Dementia

Symptomatic 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.

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·October 13, 2022·5 min read

Memory and Logic Test Detects Dementia Signs up to Nine Years Ahead of Diagnosis

People 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.

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·October 12, 2022·2 min read

No Link Between Mediterranean Diet and Decreased Risk of Dementia

Study 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.