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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.

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·January 12, 2018·6 min read

Anxiety May Be An Early Indicator of Alzheimer’s

Researchers have discovered a link between elevated levels of amyloid beta and worsening anxiety symptoms. The research supports the hypothesis that some psychiatric symptoms could indicate the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 3, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Factors that Contribute to Alzheimer’s Identified

Boston University School of Medicine researchers have identified several new genes associated with Alzheimer's disease, including some which may cause functional and structural alterations in the brain. The findings could help to shed light on the processes leading up to the development of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·December 28, 2017·3 min read

Try Exercise to Improve Memory and Thinking

New guidelines recommend twice weekly exercise for people with mild cognitive impairment to improve memory and cognition.

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·December 6, 2017·5 min read

Some Video Games Are Good For Older Adults’ Brains

Using the classic Nintendo game, Super Mario 64, researchers discover playing 3D platform games could help older brains to stave off mild cognitive impairment. Researchers report older people who played the video game had gray matter increases in the cerebellum, hippocampus and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.

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·November 22, 2017·3 min read

Early Stages of Dementia Reduce Human Face Memorization Ability

Kumamoto University researchers reveal people with MCI have a harder time memorizing human faces that their aging peers without the disorder. Additionally, researchers note, those with mild cognitive impairment express different gaze behavior while trying to memorize a face.

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·November 10, 2017·3 min read

Smell Test Challenge Suggests Clinical Benefit for Some Before Development of Alzheimer’s

Columbia researchers have identified a way in which to determine if a patient with MCI may respond to cholinesterase inhibitors.

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·November 2, 2017·4 min read

Close Friends Linked to a Sharper Memory

A new PLOS ONE study reports superagers who maintain positive friendships have better cognitive ability and slower memory decline that peers who do not maintain strong social networks.