Diabetes, pollution and alcohol are biggest risk factors for dementia, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Apr 01, 2024
Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol consumption were found to be top risk factors for dementia, according to a UK study.
Scientists say they’ve zeroed in on a cause of Alzheimer’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 03, 2021
Researchers from the University of California, Riverside say they have uncovered a reason why some people with plaques and tangles in their brains do not develop Alzheimer’s disease.
More education linked to slow aging, reduced death risk, landmark study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 08, 2024
More school translated to a slower pace of aging — a measure that translates to a 10% lower risk of dying, according to a new study.
Massachusetts nursing home, now a COVID-19 treatment facility, may serve as model for others around country
By
Liza Berger
Apr 28, 2020
Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester County, is Massachusetts’ first COVID-19 treatment and recovery center. It has thrived in its new role and can serve as an example for...
Reduced sense of smell linked to increased risk of late-life depression
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2023
A reduced sense of smell has long been associated with dementia in older adults. Now there is evidence that the issue may also be linked to late-life depression.
Intervention can cut risk for mobility disability in seniors
May 13, 2022
Reduced incidence of mobility disability is seen in older adults with physical frailty and sarcopenia receiving who receive a multicomponent intervention.
CDC: Prevalence of severe arthritis pain has risen across U.S.
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 04, 2022
Certain states are especially ripe for arthritis-related health interventions, a study of state data reveals.
Dementia signs, symptoms may be different for Latinos, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek
May 27, 2021
Cultural practices and disease processes may explain why Latino adults with dementia experience faster functional decline and higher rates of depression and anxiety, investigators say.
‘Night owls’ with diabetes can improve health with earlier bedtimes, experts claim
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2020
People who go to bed late and get up late exercise 56% less than their early bird counterparts, a new study finds. A shift in sleep habits could change their health prognoses for the better, investigators...
Initiative expands veteran participation in dementia research
By
Foster Stubbs
Feb 20, 2024
A National Institute on Aging (NIA) and Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) initiative helped to recruit more veterans for Alzheimer’s research. The program, INviting Veterans InTo Enrollment in Alzheimer’s...