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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.

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·October 11, 2022·5 min read

Gut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia Risk

The microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.

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·October 6, 2022·5 min read

Schizophrenia May Increase Dementia Risk by 2.5 Times

People with schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia than those without a mental health disorder.

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·September 29, 2022·4 min read

Metabolism Linked to Brain Health

Researchers 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.

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·September 27, 2022·6 min read

Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of Dementia

Two 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.

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·September 26, 2022·4 min read

Life Expectancy Tool May Improve Quality of Life for Patients With Dementia

A 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.

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dementia

Impaired Kidney Function Linked to Cognitive Disorders

Nose Picking Could Increase Risk for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Best Evidence Yet That Lowering Blood Pressure Can Prevent Dementia

One in 10 Older Americans Has Dementia

Timely Interventions for Depression Might Lower the Future Risk of Dementia

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

No Link Between Mediterranean Diet and Decreased Risk of Dementia

Gut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia Risk

Schizophrenia May Increase Dementia Risk by 2.5 Times

Metabolism Linked to Brain Health

Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of Dementia

Life Expectancy Tool May Improve Quality of Life for Patients With Dementia

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