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·April 26, 2022·4 min read

Alzheimer’s and Daytime Napping Linked in New Research

Study reveals a bi-directional link between daytime napping and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say longer, more frequent napping was associated with worse cognition after one year, and worse cognition was linked to longer and more frequent daytime naps.

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·April 14, 2022·4 min read

Sense of Purpose Is Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia

Living life with a sense of purpose was associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias later in life. Researchers found a sense of purpose was associated with a 19% reduced rate of clinically significant cognitive impairment.

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·October 11, 2021·5 min read

Warning Signs for Dementia in the Blood

Researchers say levels of microRNA in the blood may be a reliable new biomarker for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and other forms of dementia.

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·September 3, 2021·5 min read

AI Can Predict Possible Alzheimer’s With Nearly 100 Percent Accuracy

A new AI algorithm can predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease with an accuracy of over 99% by analyzing fMRI brain scans.

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·June 8, 2021·3 min read

Weak Brain Waves May Warn of Age-Related Neurodegenerative Disease

People diagnosed with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment had weaker gamma wave activation in their brains than their peers without the neurodegenerative disorders.

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·April 28, 2021·3 min read

Driving Behaviors Harbor Early Signals of Dementia

A new algorithm that combines naturalistic driving data with machine learning is 88% accurate at predicting mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.

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·March 5, 2021·3 min read

New Test Enables Rapid Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment as Well as Dementia

A new computerized assessment appears to be effective in screening for mild cognitive impairment and dementia within five minutes.

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·August 31, 2020·3 min read

Fungi in Gut Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Can Be Reduced Through Ketogenic Diet

Following the Mediterranean ketogenic diet can help modulate unique fungi found in the gut of those with mild cognitive impairment.

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·July 31, 2020·4 min read

Memory Loss Reversed or Abated in Those With Cognitive Decline

Study reports success in treating cognitive decline and memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease with the aid of personalized precision medicine.

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·July 29, 2020·3 min read

Are Your Gums Saying Something About Your Dementia Risk?

22% of study participants with severe gum disease developed dementia, and 23% diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment suffered extreme tooth loss. Only 14% of those with healthy gums were later diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder. The findings add further evidence for the link between dental hygiene and dementia.

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·June 3, 2020·2 min read

Certain personality traits may affect risk of ‘pre-dementia’

Certain personality traits could increase the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports. Openness was associated with a 6% reduced risk of developing a pre-dementia condition, while those who scored higher for neuroticism had a 6% increased risk of MCI.

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·March 25, 2020·4 min read

An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay

Contrary to popular belief, taking a low-dose of aspirin daily does not reduce the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers found no difference between older people who took aspirin and those who took a placebo in the risk of developing MCI, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease.

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mild cognitive impairment

Alzheimer’s and Daytime Napping Linked in New Research

Sense of Purpose Is Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia

Warning Signs for Dementia in the Blood

AI Can Predict Possible Alzheimer’s With Nearly 100 Percent Accuracy

Weak Brain Waves May Warn of Age-Related Neurodegenerative Disease

Driving Behaviors Harbor Early Signals of Dementia

New Test Enables Rapid Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment as Well as Dementia

Fungi in Gut Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Can Be Reduced Through Ketogenic Diet

Memory Loss Reversed or Abated in Those With Cognitive Decline

Are Your Gums Saying Something About Your Dementia Risk?

Certain personality traits may affect risk of ‘pre-dementia’

An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay

Engineered Protein Reveals Hidden Incoming Signals Between Neurons

Numbers in Vision Can Shift How We Perceive Space

Study Finds Way to Reverse Alzheimer’s

Working Nights May Increase Cancer Risk

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