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·November 29, 2025·6 min read

The Way You Drive Might Signal Mild Cognitive Impairment

Researchers found that long-term driving behavior can reveal early signs of cognitive decline years before clinical diagnosis. Older adults who later developed impairment showed gradual reductions in trip frequency, night driving, and route variety compared to cognitively healthy peers.

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·July 11, 2025·5 min read

Common Pain Medication Linked to Cognitive Decline Risk

A large U.S. medical records study has found that adults prescribed gabapentin six or more times for chronic low back pain face significantly higher risks of dementia (29%) and mild cognitive impairment (85%) within 10 years. The risks were especially pronounced in younger adults aged 35–64, where rates of cognitive decline more than doubled or tripled compared to those not on the drug.

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·February 29, 2024·7 min read

Language Processing Problems: A Prelude to Alzheimer’s

Individuals with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), a condition that significantly increases the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, struggle with processing complex language beyond their memory deficits. Using virtual reality to test language comprehension, the study found that aMCI patients had difficulties understanding sentences with ambiguous references, suggesting a specific linguistic deficit as a potential early biomarker for Alzheimer’s.

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·December 7, 2023·6 min read

Serotonin Drop Linked to Memory Decline in Early Alzheimer’s Progression

Researchers discovered a potential link between lower levels of serotonin, the "happiness" chemical, and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which could advance our understanding of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Their study indicates that individuals with MCI have significantly reduced serotonin transporter levels, a factor that might contribute to memory problems and potentially AD.

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·April 29, 2023·5 min read

Social Connections Combat Dementia and Prolong Lifespan

Spending time with family and friends not only gives us a positive psychological boost, it can also reduce dementia risks and improve longevity, a new study reports. Researchers found those with strong social connections have a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and death. The study reports improving social connections and frequently taking time to spend with others has positive implications for health and cognition.

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·April 25, 2023·6 min read

Listen Up! Classical Music May Not Benefit Learning in Mild Cognitive Impairment

According to a recent study, background classical music has no effect on learning levels in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, listening to high-arousal music may have a positive impact on individuals who use music as an emotional regulator, suggesting the need for further research.

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·April 12, 2023·3 min read

People Who Think Positively About Aging Are More Likely to Recover Memory

Older people with mild cognitive impairment who have positive beliefs about aging are 30% more likely to regain normal cognitive function than those who are more pessimistic.

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·February 14, 2023·4 min read

Watch Your Step: Balance Ability Predicts Cognitive Impairment

Researchers have developed a new method that can predict a person's risk of cognitive decline based on how well they can balance.

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·January 27, 2023·4 min read

Predicting Dementia Using Neural Network Characteristics

Alterations in the cerebral neural network could function as a biomarker for the early diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and Lewy Body dementia.