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·March 17, 2021·4 min read

At 45, Some People Are Already on the Path to the Frailties of Old Age

Researchers say those who were 45 and show more signs of aging, including cognitive problems, skin wrinkles, and a decrease in cardiovascular health, are at increased risk of dementia and other frailties associated with old age.

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·March 9, 2021·4 min read

A Single Head Injury Increases Dementia Risk Later in Life

A single head injury can increase the risk of developing dementia, especially in women. Suffering more than one head injury increases the risk further, a new study reports.

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·March 5, 2021·3 min read

New Test Enables Rapid Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment as Well as Dementia

A new computerized assessment appears to be effective in screening for mild cognitive impairment and dementia within five minutes.

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·February 26, 2021·3 min read

Exercise May Help Slow Memory Loss for People Living With Alzheimer’s Dementia

Embarking on a six-month aerobic exercise regime may help reduce cognitive decline for older adults living with Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 25, 2021·2 min read

How Amyloid Beta Contributes to Loss of Smell in Alzheimer’s Disease

Regions of the olfactory system in mice with higher amyloid beta expression exhibited lower activation of olfactory sensory neurons and decreased odor detection.

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·February 24, 2021·3 min read

People With Depression and Anxiety May Develop Alzheimer’s at Younger Age

People with depression and anxiety may be at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease earlier than those without the conditions. On average, people with depression developed Alzheimer's symptoms two years earlier, and those with anxiety three years earlier, than those who did not suffer from the mental health disorders.

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·February 23, 2021·5 min read

Fear of Memory Loss Impacts Well-Being and Quality of Life

Older adults with higher fear of memory loss and dementia report a significant decrease in their quality of life and reported more failures in memory.

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·February 20, 2021·5 min read

Prediabetes May Be Linked to Worse Brain Health

People with prediabetes who have higher than average blood sugar levels are at increased risk of cognitive problems and vascular dementia.

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·February 18, 2021·4 min read

Discovery of Biomarker Could Help Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Emerge

Higher levels of the GFAP protein in the blood could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear.

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·February 17, 2021·3 min read

White Matter Changes in Brain Found in Frontotemporal Dementia

Study reveals those with frontotemporal dementia have greater white matter hyperintensity than those with other forms of dementia. The amount of white matter hyperintensity was associated with the severity of FTD symptoms.

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·February 16, 2021·5 min read

Genetic Study of Lewy Body Dementia Supports Ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases

Study identified five genes, including two novel genes, associated with Lewy Body dementia. Researchers also found the genetic profiles of patients with LBD showed higher chances of also suffering from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease than other age-matched control subjects.

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·February 16, 2021·4 min read

Differences in Walking Patterns Could Predict Type of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Gait variability in older adults could be a predictor of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found higher gait variability was associated with lower cognitive performance and an accurate predictor of Alzheimer's disease.

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dementia

At 45, Some People Are Already on the Path to the Frailties of Old Age

A Single Head Injury Increases Dementia Risk Later in Life

New Test Enables Rapid Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment as Well as Dementia

Exercise May Help Slow Memory Loss for People Living With Alzheimer’s Dementia

How Amyloid Beta Contributes to Loss of Smell in Alzheimer’s Disease

People With Depression and Anxiety May Develop Alzheimer’s at Younger Age

Fear of Memory Loss Impacts Well-Being and Quality of Life

Prediabetes May Be Linked to Worse Brain Health

Discovery of Biomarker Could Help Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Emerge

White Matter Changes in Brain Found in Frontotemporal Dementia

Genetic Study of Lewy Body Dementia Supports Ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases

Differences in Walking Patterns Could Predict Type of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Psilocybin Replaces Lost Synapses in Depressed Brains

Neural Chip Powers Adaptive DBS for Depression

Genetic Blueprint of Personality Revealed

Ultra-Processed Foods Sensitize Children’s Brain Reward Circuits

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