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·November 23, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·August 7, 2018·8 min read

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.

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·August 2, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·June 27, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·May 30, 2018·2 min read

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.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·March 25, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·February 28, 2018·2 min read

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.

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·February 15, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·January 24, 2018·3 min read

Personality Changes During Transition to Developing MCI

Researchers report personality changes that can result in behavioral changes may be an indicator of Alzheimer's development in those with mild cognitive impairment.