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Tau PET Performs Well in Predicting Dementia in Individuals With MCI
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – Tau positron emission tomography (PET) has the best performance as a standalone marker for prediction of progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia,...
The 5-Cog Paradigm Improves Diagnosis, Management of Dementia
TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 – For older adults with cognitive concerns, the 5-Cog paradigm, a culturally adept, cognitive detection tool, paired with a clinical decision support, can improve diagnosis...
FDA Advisors Support New Alzheimer's Drug, Donanemab
TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 – A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted unanimously on Monday to recommend that the benefits of a new drug for Alzheimer's outweigh its harms, which can...
Tips to Making Your Home Safer for People With Alzheimer's
MONDAY, June 10, 2024 – Bright lights, loud sounds and trip hazards can make a person with Alzheimer's uncomfortable in the home and even pose real dangers. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America...
Have High Blood Pressure? Weekly Workout May Lower Risk to Your Brain
FRIDAY, June 7, 2024 – Vigorous exercise more than once a week can lower the risk of dementia for people with high blood pressure, a new clinical trial shows. People who engaged each week in...
Lifestyle Changes May Slow or Prevent Alzheimer's in People at High Risk
FRIDAY, June 7, 2024 – New research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia. About 71% of patients who...
Odds of Death Lower With Surgery for Hip Fracture in Patients With Dementia
MONDAY, June 3, 2024 – For community-dwelling patients with dementia and fracture of the femoral head and neck, the odds of death are lower for those treated surgically, according to a study...
Preeclampsia Linked to Increased Risk for Young-Onset Dementia
FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – Individuals with preeclampsia have an increased risk for young-onset dementia, according to a research letter published online May 30 in JAMA Network Open. Valérie Olié, P...
Self-, Partner-Reported Cognitive Decline Linked to Tau
THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – Individuals who self-report and whose partners report cognitive decline have greater tau, which is driven by elevated beta-amyloid (Aβ), according to a study published ...
Subtle Mental Declines Occur Before Older Folk Quit Driving
FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – One of the toughest decisions seniors face is when to give up their keys and stop driving. Even slight changes to the ability to remember, think and reason can lead a senior...
Tips for Traveling With a Loved One With Alzheimer's
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Experts are expecting this Memorial Day weekend to be the busiest yet, with nearly 44 million Americans projected to travel between Thursday and Monday. A fair number of...
Science Pinpoints Nutrients Crucial to Brain Health
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Specific nutrients could play a pivotal role in the healthy aging of your brain, a new study finds. What’s more, those nutrients correlate closely with those found in the M...
Ultra-Processed Foods Could Be Harming Your Brain
THURSDAY, May 22, 2024 – Ultra-processed foods are bad for more than your waistline: New research shows they seem to raise the risk of stroke and dementia-related memory or thinking problems. A 10%...
Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Linked to Cognitive Impairment, Stroke
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – The levels of food processing is associated with cognitive impairment and stroke, according to a study published online May 22 in Neurology. Varun M. Bhave, from Harvard...
Socioeconomic Status Transitions Tied to Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Upward and downward socioeconomic status (SES) transitions are associated with the risk for dementia and the length of dementia-free periods during the lifespan, according...
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