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·October 21, 2020·2 min read

Community Noise May Affect Dementia Risk

People living in areas with high levels of daytime noise had a 36% higher risk of being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, and a 30% increased risk of Alzheimer's disease than those living in quieter neighborhoods.

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·October 15, 2020·3 min read

Lack of Interest Linked With Increased Risk of Dementia

People who experience severe apathy have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia, a new study reports.

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·October 12, 2020·3 min read

Brain Regions With Impaired Blood Flow Have Higher Tau Levels

Impaired blood flow to specific areas of the brain coincides with Tau buildup in Alzheimer's patients. As cognition declines, the relationship between vascular dysfunction and Tau accumulation strengthens.

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·October 7, 2020·3 min read

Does General Anesthesia Increase Dementia Risk?

Researchers report there is no increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia in those who received general anesthesia compared to those who didn't.

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·September 23, 2020·6 min read

Metformin Treatment Linked to Slowed Cognitive Decline

Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, slows cognitive decline and reduces dementia risk in older people with diabetes.

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·September 20, 2020·5 min read

PTSD May Double Risk of Dementia

People with PTSD were more than twice as likely to develop dementia than the general population.

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·September 18, 2020·5 min read

Actively Speaking Two Languages Protects Against Cognitive Impairment

People who actively communicate in two or more languages may have a lower risk of cognitive decline associated with aging.

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·September 17, 2020·4 min read

Higher Dementia Risk in Women With Prolonged Fertility

Women who experience reproductive periods for more than 38 years are at increased risk of developing dementia later in life. The study found dementia and Alzheimer's risk increased successively for every additional year a woman remains fertile.

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·September 15, 2020·5 min read

Risk Gene for Alzheimer’s Has Early Effects on the Brain

Young adults with the Alzheimer's associated ApoE gene had differences in brain activity when presented with memory tasks.

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·September 11, 2020·1 min read

Lifestyle Improvements May Lessen Cognitive Decline

Incorporating simple lifestyle changes, like improving diet, using brain training programs, and exercise may help improve cognition in older adults experiencing cognitive decline.

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·September 9, 2020·4 min read

Vitamin B1 Deficiency a Key Factor in the Development of Alcohol-Related Dementia

Researchers hypothesize vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency may play a significant role in dementia associated with alcohol use disorder. It is known iron deposits in the brain contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Those with AUD have elevated levels of both iron in their blood and thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is vital for maintaining the blood-brain barrier. Thiamine deficiency associated with AUD disrupts the integrity of the BBB, allowing for more iron deposits within the brain and leading to oxidative tissue damage.

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·September 2, 2020·6 min read

Common Drugs Tied to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline

Anticholinergic medications, commonly used for conditions including allergies, high blood pressure, Parkinson's disease, and motion sickness, have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and memory problems, especially in those with genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.

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dementia

Community Noise May Affect Dementia Risk

Lack of Interest Linked With Increased Risk of Dementia

Brain Regions With Impaired Blood Flow Have Higher Tau Levels

Does General Anesthesia Increase Dementia Risk?

Metformin Treatment Linked to Slowed Cognitive Decline

PTSD May Double Risk of Dementia

Actively Speaking Two Languages Protects Against Cognitive Impairment

Higher Dementia Risk in Women With Prolonged Fertility

Risk Gene for Alzheimer’s Has Early Effects on the Brain

Lifestyle Improvements May Lessen Cognitive Decline

Vitamin B1 Deficiency a Key Factor in the Development of Alcohol-Related Dementia

Common Drugs Tied to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline

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