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...
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Orange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Tied to Decreased Memory Loss in Men
Study reports 34% of men who consumed more leafy vegetables, and 47% who regularly drank orange juice were less likely to develop poor cognitive skills than those who did not. ... Read More...
Study of Retired NFL and NHL Players Doesn’t Find Evidence of Early Onset Dementia
A new study, which involved a small sample of former professional athletes, found no evidence of early onset dementia.... Read More...
Acting is Key to Remembering Tasks
Researchers say acting out scenarios may help to improve prospective memory. Poor prospective memory, researchers report, may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...
Almost 40 Years After Autism Was Officially Identified, Researchers Look at How Older Adults Are Affected by the Diagnosis
Researchers are studying the brain activity of adults with ASD to better understand the cognitive changes that occur across aging in adulthood.... Read More...
Hormone Therapy May Lead to Improved Cognitive Function
A new study reveals using estradiol gel in combination with oral progesterone can help to improve cognitive function in postmenopausal women.... Read More...
Subjective Memory May Play Role in Signaling Cognitive Decline
A new study reports listening to subjective complaints about memory lapses in people over 60 could help doctors to diagnose the onset of MCI and dementia.... Read More...
How Do We Lose Memory? A STEP at a Time
A new study reports increased levels of STEP in the hippocampus is linked to mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...
For Some, Hearing Loss May Be Tied to Memory Loss
A new study reveals people with central hearing loss are twice as likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment than those with no hearing loss.... Read More...
Poor Fitness Linked to Weaker Brain Fiber and Higher Risk of Dementia
UT Southwestern researchers shed light on the link between poor fitness and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers report a lower level of fitness is associated with faster deterioration of white matter fibers in the brain. The deterioration can result in cognitive decline and memory problems as a person ages.... Read More...
Immune System Dysfunction May Occur Early in Alzheimer’s
Researchers say their findings about immune system changes early in Alzheimer's could lead to new blood tests that may be used to detect the disease before it becomes symptomatic.... Read More...
Bilingualism Could Offset Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s
A new study reports bilingual people have an advantage when it comes to brain plasticity. Researchers report being multilingual could help stave off cognitive decline associated with dementia. ... Read More...