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Increased Risk for Dementia in Adults with ADHD
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in JAMA Network Open....
Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults, a new study suggests. The results also...
Care Use, Financial Burden Increase Over Time for Elders With Dementia
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – For older adults, care use and financial burden increase substantially over time for those with dementia versus those without, according to a study published online Oct. 16...
Minor Neuropsychological Deficits Indicate Risk for Progression to Alzheimer Disease
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 – For patients with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), minor neuropsychological deficits (MNPD) are associated with Alzheimer disease-related clinical progression, according...
Human 'Brain Cell Atlas' Brings New Insight Into Brain Health, Illness
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 – After a massive five-year effort, researchers have unveiled an “atlas” that gives an unprecedented look at the intricacies of the human brain. The atlas, which will be ava...
Modifiable Risk Factors Increase Dementia Risk More for Some Minority Groups
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 – The impact of modifiable risk factors, including hypertension, obesity, and diabetes, on dementia risk is magnified for some minority ethnic groups, according to a study...
Postoperative Cognitive Issues Common Among Middle-Aged Surgery Patients
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 – Subjective cognitive and short-term memory impairment within 12 months of cardiac or noncardiac surgery are common among middle-aged surgery patients, according to a study...
Woman Resistant to Alzheimer's Helps Inspire New Way to Fight the Disease
MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 – Researchers have developed an antibody that can reduce Alzheimer's-like brain damage in lab mice — inspired by the case of one woman with remarkable resistance to the disease. ...
How HDL 'Good' Cholesterol Might Raise Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 – While HDL cholesterol is considered the "good" kind for heart and brain health, too much or too little of it may up a person's risk of dementia, new research suggests. “This ...
Higher, Lower HDL Cholesterol Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 – Higher and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease and related dementia (ADRD), according...
Want a Healthy Old Age? Get Your Finances in Order Now
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 – Planning for your long-term financial future doesn’t just make good economic sense — it could also save your life. People in both the United States and the United Kingdom hav...
Estrogen Could Be Key to Women's Brain Health
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 – Being exposed to more estrogen throughout life – or a longer reproductive life span – may be good for the brain, according to new research that found a lower risk of...
Longer Reproductive Lifespan May Improve Brain Health
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 – Women with prolonged exposure to endogenous hormones have a smaller burden of cerebral small vessel disease, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in Neurology....
Timing of Hot Flashes Could Give Clues to Alzheimer's Risk
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Hot flashes and night sweats top the list of bothersome symptoms for women going through menopause. Now, a new study suggests that hot flashes, especially during sleep,...
Vasomotor Symptoms Linked to Increased Risk for Alzheimer Disease
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), especially during sleep, are associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting...
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