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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....
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Beneficial in Alzheimer Disease
THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 – For patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may improve cognitive function, according to a study published online Dec. 5...
Housing Instability Tied to Higher Risk for Dementia Diagnosis
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 – Veterans experiencing housing instability have a substantially higher risk for receiving an Alzheimer disease or related dementia (ADRD) diagnosis versus a matched cohort...
Cognitive Decline May Come Earlier for People With Epilepsy
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 – People with epilepsy suffer quicker declines in thinking than people without the brain disorder, particularly if they also have risk factors like high blood pressure or...
Wasabi Shows Memory-Boosting Powers in Study
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 – Wasabi, that green condiment that spices up your sushi, may possess memory-boosting powers, a new Japanese study suggests. Lead researcher Rui Nouchi, an associate professor...
Couch Potatoes, 'Squatting Breaks' Could Keep Your Mind Sharp
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – Doing some squats during commercial breaks or between YouTube videos can help couch potatoes keep their minds sharp, a new study suggests. Young volunteers who did short sets...
Your Personality Might Help Shield You From Dementia
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – Got a naturally sunny disposition? It might protect you from dementia as the years advance, new research shows. A team at Northwestern University in Chicago report that...
Early Onset Heart Disease Is Key Factor in Later-Life Dementia
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 – Minding your heart health when you're young could spare your brain from dementia decades later, new research confirms. Chinese researchers looked at data on more than...
Could an Overactive Thyroid Harm the Aging Brain?
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 – Elevated levels of thyroid hormone appear to harm the aging brain, increasing seniors’ risk of dementia or other cognitive disorders, a new study finds. High levels of t...
Brain Inflammation May Trigger Alzheimer's-Linked Anger, Anxiety
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 – Alzheimer’s patients are notoriously irritable, agitated and anxious – and researchers now think they know why. Brain inflammation appears to influence the mood problems of...
Coronary Heart Disease, Especially With Early Onset, Linked to Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 – Coronary heart disease (CHD) is associated with increased risks for developing all-cause dementia, Alzheimer disease, and vascular dementia, with higher risks for younger...
Black Patients Wait Longer Than Whites for Alzheimer's Diagnosis
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 — Medical imaging for thinking and memory issues happens much later in Black patients than in their white and Hispanic counterparts, new research shows. A study to be presented ...
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