How one woman kept Alzheimer’s proteins at bay … Study estimates cognitive aging with stroke, other ailments … Audiologists, geriatricians team up to improve hearing care … Knowledge, structure,...
Changes in sleep patterns linked to poor cognitive function in older adults, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 07, 2023
A new study sheds light on sleep and cognitive changes in older adults. Namely, sleeping for a short amount of time and sleep variability were linked to poor cognitive function, the authors reported.
Report: Most anti-diabetic meds can slow cognitive decline
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Kristen Fischer
Nov 29, 2023
For the most part, oral anti-diabetic (OAD) medications can help slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk and incidence of dementia as a complication of type 2 diabetes, a new report has found.
Program reduces dementia risk factors in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 28, 2023
Experts believe that modifiable risk factors may be implicated in 30% to 40% of people with dementia. A new study found that a personalized intervention produced modest improvements in dementia risk factors,...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 28
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 28, 2023
It remains unclear how pricey weight-loss drugs affect older adults … Those who stay social and manage blood pressure and diabetes can improve cognition, study finds… Beers drug criteria: Looking back,...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Nov. 17
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 17, 2023
Lab-made blood vessels may help treat stroke, dementia … About 1 in 2 Americans think they’ll get sick from a hospital … Smaller hippocampus could indicate cognitive problems … Heart PET scans...
Older adults’ brain health declined more quickly than normal during pandemic, study shows
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Kristen Fischer
Nov 02, 2023
People ages 50 to 80 saw brain health deteriorate more quickly during the pandemic even if they didn’t have COVID-19, a new study shows.
Report: 7M+ Americans unaware they have mild cognitive impairment
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 25, 2023
More than 7 million people in the United States may have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and not know it. Even worse, very few doctors can diagnose this cognitive condition correctly, which could perpetuate...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 24
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 24, 2023
Study: Estrogen in mid-life seems to prevent Alzheimer’s disease … DASH diet could ease cognitive issues in some women, trial finds … Research spotlights what we know about brain aging so far …...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Oct. 23
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 23, 2023
Coffee lowers migraine risk but not other neurological diseases … Parkinson’s proteins in eye fluid could help spot disease sooner … Depression, migraine drug may help with IBS … Walgreens, Alignment...