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Caregiving's Financial Toll Is Often Hidden

TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 – A growing number of people have become unpaid caregivers for loved ones, and a new report says many are overlooking the financial consequences of their selflessness. One in...

Neighborhood Greenspace, Income Linked to White Matter Grade

THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 – For older adults, lower neighborhood income and lower greenspace may be a risk factor for worsening white matter grade, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in...

Incident A-Fib Linked to Increased Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 2023 – Incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a research letter published online Oct. 25 in JACC:...

Retinal Capillary Perfusion Tied to Cerebral Small Vessel Disease in Black Patients

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 2023 – Lower retinal capillary perfusion is associated with cerebral small vessel disease, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Farzan Abdolahi, ...

Tai Chi Might Help Seniors Counter Mild Cognitive Decline

TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – The ancient art of tai chi, plus a modern twist, may help older adults reverse mild declines in brain power, a new clinical trial reveals.  Researchers found that tai chi ...

Cognitively Enriched Tai Ji Quan Training Good for Seniors With MCI

TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – Cognitively enhanced tai ji quan therapy is superior to standard tai ji quan and stretching exercise for community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)...

High BP Visit-to-Visit Variability Linked to Dementia Risk in Late Life

TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – High visit-to-visit blood pressure (BP) variability (BPV) is associated with increased dementia risk in late life, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in JAMA...

Make This Halloween a Safe One for People With Dementia

SUNDAY, Oct. 29, 2023-- Halloween is often frightening for loved ones who have dementia, but there are ways to keep it safe and not scary. “Halloween can be very challenging and stressful for someone ...

Dementia Incidence Increased With Termination of Metformin

FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 – Terminating metformin treatment is associated with an increased incidence of dementia, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in JAMA Network Open. Scott C. Zimmerman,...

Neighborhood Parks Could Help Your Aging Brain

THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 – A variety of risks can make it more likely that someone develops Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Now you can add neighborhood environment to that list. A new study...

High Blood Triglycerides Could Help Ward Off Dementia

THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 – High triglycerides, widely known as an enemy of the aging heart, may not be as threatening to older adults' brains, new research suggests. The study, of over 80,000 older...

Healthy Diet in Midlife Reduces Risk for Later Cognitive Impairment

THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 – Adoption of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet in midlife may improve cognitive function later in life for women, according to a study published online...

Higher Triglyceride Levels Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 – For older adults, higher triglyceride levels are associated with lower dementia risk, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in Neurology. Zhen Zhou, Ph.D., from...

7 Million Americans Have Mild Cognitive Impairment and Don't Know It

THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 – Millions of older Americans may be unaware they have memory and thinking impairments – mostly because their doctors aren't diagnosing them, new research suggests. After...

Have Diabetes? Quitting Metformin Could Take Toll on Your Brain

THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 -- Millions of people with diabetes take the drug metformin to control their blood sugar levels.  Meant to be taken for the long term, new research now suggests that stopping i...

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