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Falling May Be a Harbinger of Dementia in Older Adults

Injurious falls upped the risk of a new Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis 1 year later

Sep 30, 2024
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Former NFL QB's Dementia; Stem Cells Reverse Woman's Diabetes; More Free COVID Tests

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Sep 27, 2024
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Sexual and Gender Minorities More Likely to Have Adverse Brain Outcomes

Some LGBTQ+ groups have higher likelihood of dementia

Sep 25, 2024
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Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment

Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship

Sep 05, 2024
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Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

Sep 04, 2024
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Brain Aging Trajectories Identified in Post-Mortem Tissue

Alzheimer's may be driven by multicellular communities, analysis suggests

Sep 03, 2024
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Marked Cognitive Decline in Husbands After a Spouse's CVD Event?

Researchers suggest various explanations for provocative finding

Aug 26, 2024
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Shingles Tied to Long-Term Cognitive Changes

Study of healthcare professionals suggests 20% higher risk of subjective cognitive decline

Aug 16, 2024
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Well-Being Declines Before Mild Cognitive Impairment

Two components hit hardest: purpose in life and personal growth

Aug 13, 2024
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Dementia Risk Dropped With Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Certain Patients

Brain markers of degeneration, injury were better, too

Aug 12, 2024
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Coffee-Dementia Link Continues to Unfurl

Two studies hint at protective relationships for some coffee and tea drinkers

Aug 05, 2024
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Intermittent Fasting May Improve Memory, Executive Function, Early Trial Suggests

Exploratory study lays groundwork for larger trials to evaluate brain health

Aug 04, 2024
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