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Common Stomach Bug Is Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Risk
THURSDAY, Dec. 28, 2023 – A common stomach bug may play a part in Alzheimer's disease risk. New research found that older folks infected with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) had greater odds for...
Thyrotoxicosis Linked to Risk for Incident Cognitive Disorder
THURSDAY, Dec. 28, 2023 – For older adults, exposure to a low thyrotropin (TSH) level from either endogenous or exogenous thyrotoxicosis is associated with an increased risk for incident cognitive...
Pets Bring Health Boost to Single Seniors' Brains: Study
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27, 2023 – For the growing number of American seniors who live alone, having a beloved dog or cat by their side could help them maintain a healthy brain. New research on more than...
Negative Wealth Shock Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2023 – For older adults, negative wealth shock is associated with accelerated cognitive decline and increased risks for dementia, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in...
Pet Ownership May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Living Alone
TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2023 – Pet ownership is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline among older adults living alone, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Network Open. ...
iWHELD Program Improves QoL for People With Dementia in Nursing Homes
TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2023 – A digital person-centered care program (iWHELD) for people with dementia in nursing homes, adapted for remote delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, is beneficial for...
Brain Plaques, Not Just Age, Point to Who'll Get Alzheimer's Disease
TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2023 – Are you necessarily at higher risk of Alzheimer's disease just because you're 80, and not 75? New research shows it's more complex than that. The findings suggest that it's...
Former Pro Football Players Show Troubling Brain Changes
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 – Head injuries related to football might be tied to markers of dementia like brain shrinkage and decreased blood flow to the brain, a new study of former pro and college...
Twin's Dementia Tied to Shorter Life Expectancy in Unaffected Twin
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2023 – Shared genes and environment can lead twins with dementia to a shortened life expectancy, even if only one develops dementia, according to a study published online Dec. 11...
More Research Shows the Brain Benefits of Exercise
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2023 – Regular exercise appears to enhance and even grow crucial areas of the human brain, new research using MRI scans shows. It's long been known that physical activity is a...
Sleep Regularity Has U-Shaped Link With Incident Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 – There is a U-shaped association for sleep regularity with incident dementia, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in Neurology. Stephanie R. Yiallourou, Ph.D.,...
Irregular Sleep Is Tied to a Higher Odds for Dementia
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 – People who maintain a mostly regular sleep pattern could have a lower risk of developing dementia than those whose sleeping and waking times vary wildly, a new study finds....
A Sibling's Dementia May Mean Shorter Life Span for Brothers, Sisters
TUESDAY, Dec. 12, 2023 – A study involving twins suggests that if you have a sibling who develops dementia, that might not bode well for your life span. That's true even if you don't go on to...
Brain Serotonin Levels May Play Role in Alzheimer's Onset
MONDAY, Dec. 11, 2023 – Loss of the “happiness” brain hormone serotonin might play a role in the decline of brain function as a person ages, a new study reports. People with mild cognitive imp...
Light Therapy Aids Psychobehavioral Symptoms With Alzheimer Disease
FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 – Light therapy is associated with significant improvement in sleep and psychobehavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer disease, according to a review published online Dec....
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