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Cats Get Dementia Just Like People, Making Them a Potential Research Tool

SATURDAY, Sept. 6, 2025 — Just like their human counterparts, cats may act cranky or confused and have trouble sleeping as they age.  They may even yowl more than usual at night. These, researchers sa...

Intake of Low-, No-Calorie Sweeteners Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 – Consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) is associated with faster cognitive decline, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Neurology. Natalia...

Sugar Substitutes Could Be Bad For Brain Aging, Study Argues

THURSDAY, Sept. 4, 2025 — Artificial sweeteners like Equal and Sweet’N Low might help you cut calories, but it might be at the cost of future brain power, according to a new study. People who consume ...

Sense of Life Purpose Lowers Risk for Cognitive Impairment

THURSDAY, Sept. 4, 2025 – A sense of purpose in life (PiL) is associated with a lower risk for and later onset of cognitive impairment, according to a study published online in the October issue of...

FDA Approves Subcutaneous Leqembi for Treatment of Early Alzheimer Disease

TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Leqembi Iqlik, a subcutaneous version of lecanemab, for weekly maintenance after the 18-month intravenous (IV) phase....

A Sense Of Purpose Can Protect Brain Health In Aging

THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 — Having a sense of purpose in life is not only personally fulfilling, but might also protect your brain against the ravages of dementia, a new study says. People who reported ...

Mediterranean Diet Beneficial in Those With High Alzheimer Disease Risk

THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 – Individuals at high genetic risk for Alzheimer disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRDs) derive benefit from a Mediterranean diet, according to a study published online...

A Common Trait Between Newborns And Alzheimer’s Patients?

THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — The brains of newborns have a surprising trait in common with adults who’ve developed Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study says. Both have elevated blood levels of a well-...

Helping Others Linked to Higher Level of Cognitive Function

THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 – Helping others, both via formal volunteering and informal helping, is associated with higher levels of cognitive function and slower cognitive decline, according to a study...

Adults With Hearing Loss Using Hearing Aids Have Reduced Dementia Risk

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 – Adults with hearing loss (HL) with hearing aids have a reduced risk for dementia, according to a research letter published online Aug. 18 in JAMA Neurology. Lily Francis,...

Volunteering Slows Brain Aging

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 — Want to keep your brain healthy as you age? Regularly volunteer some of your time to your community, neighborhood, friends or family, a new study suggests. People who r...

Source Of Breathing Problems Identified For People With Spinal Cord Injuries

FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 — Breathing problems are common among people with a spinal cord injury, frequently contributing to illness and death. But researchers think they’ve sussed out a way to pot...

Metformin Use Tied to Lower Risk for Dementia, Death in Adults With Overweight, Obesity

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 – Metformin use is associated with lower risks for dementia and all-cause mortality across body mass index (BMI) groups in patients with overweight or obesity, according to a...

Tiny Traces of Lithium May Help Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s

FRIDAY, Aug. 8, 2025 — Tiny amounts of lithium — a natural metal — may help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and signs of aging, new research shows. Scientists at Harvard Medical School and Rush Uni...

Average Time to Diagnosis Is 3.5 Years Across All Types of Dementia

FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 – The mean time to diagnosis (TTD) for dementia is 3.5 years across all types of dementia, according to a review published online July 27 in the International Journal of...

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