Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?
Middle-aged and older people who stay mentally active have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...
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Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients
Short pulses of pink noise played during slow-wave sleep can help improve memory consolidation for those with mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...
Low-carb ‘keto’ or ‘Atkins-style’ diet may modestly improve cognition in older adults
A small scale pilot study reveals adults with mild cognitive impairment may have improved brain function and memory when they switch to a high-fat, low-carb diet.... Read More...
New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s
Hippocampal neurogenesis continues to occur well into old age, and in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found evidence of neurogenesis in people up to the age of 99. While neurogenesis continues to occur in those with Alzheimer's disease, it is significantly reduced compared to those who have normal cognitive function.... Read More...
Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease
People with mild cognitive impairment who had positive biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their cerebrospinal fluid performed worse on virtual reality navigation tasks. Virtual reality which incorporates navigational tasks could prove a helpful tool in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease for those at risk.... Read More...
Eyes reveal early Alzheimer’s disease
Using OCT angiography to quantify capillary changes in the back of the eye can help in the detection, and monitor the progression, of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s diagnosis and management improved by brain scans
PET imaging that helps detect dementia-related amyloid plaques significantly influences the clinical management of patients, a new study reports.... Read More...
Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline
Seniors who eat more than 300 grams of cooked mushrooms per week have reduced odds of developing mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...
Hip Fractures May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s in Older People
Researchers report they have identified biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in spinal fluid samples of a significant number of older patients hospitalized as a result of hip fractures. The study suggests neural alterations that lead to poor balance in older people may signify an increased risk of falls that result in hip fractures, and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers suggest the hip fracture, therefore, may serve as an early sign of Alzheimer's in older patients.... Read More...
Exercise Benefits Brains and Blood Flow Changes in Older Adults
Exercise is associated with improved brain function and a decrease in cerebral blood flow in older people with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Does Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduce Dementia?
A new study reports controlling blood pressure has a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment, a precursor of dementia.... Read More...
Lung Disease in Middle Age May Increase Dementia Risk
A new study reports those who experience lung disease and problems with lung function during middle age are at an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.... Read More...