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Biological Aging Increases Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 – People whose bodies are aging faster could be more likely to develop dementia than those with normal or slower aging, a new study says. Folks with advanced biological age are...
Development of Severe Impairment Common in Long-Term Care Residents
THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 – Development of severe permanent cognitive or functional impairment is common among residents admitted to long-term care (LTC), according to a study published online April 23...
Risk Factors for Alzheimer Disease Linked to Cognitive Function Before Midlife
THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 – Risk factors for Alzheimer disease are associated with cognitive function starting in the mid-20s, according to a study published in the May issue of The Lancet Regional...
Most Americans Want Easy Early Testing For Alzheimer's
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Most Americans want to know if they’re destined to lose their brain power to Alzheimer’s disease, according to an annual report produced by the Alzheimer’s Association. Ab...
No Greater Risk Of Brain Aging Among People With Autism
TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 – People with autism do not appear to be at greater risk of age-related brain decline, a new study says. Older people with autistic traits have no differences when it comes...
Intensive BP Reduction Effective for Lowering All-Cause Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 – An intensive blood pressure (BP) reduction intervention is effective for lowering the risk for all-cause dementia among individuals aged 40 years and older with untreated...
New Smart Insoles May Help Spot Early Signs of Dementia and More
MONDAY, April 28, 2025 — Imagine if your shoes could tell you when something's wrong with your health. A new "smart insole" system might make that possible, helping spot early signs of dementia, or...
32 Percent of Dementia Attributed to Audiometric Hearing Loss
MONDAY, April 28, 2025 – The population attributable fraction of dementia from any audiometric hearing loss is 32.0 percent, according to a study published online April 17 in JAMA...
Signs Of Dementia, Alzheimer's Can Appear Prior To Middle Age
FRIDAY, April 25, 2025 – Risk factors for dementia could start taking their toll as early as a person’s 20s and 30s, a new study says. Younger adults who carry known risks for dementia performed w...
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk for Young-Onset Dementia
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 – Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its individual components are associated with an increased risk for young-onset dementia (YOD), according to a study published online April...
Early Menopause Might Mean Greater Age-Related Brain Decline
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Early menopause could be a warning sign for future age-related brain decline, a new study says. Women who entered menopause before 40 had a greater cognitive decline than...
Dementia Biomarkers Associated With Age, Sex, APOE ε4 Status
MONDAY, April 21, 2025 – Dementia biomarkers – phosphorylated tau (P-tau181), neurofilament light (NfL), and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) – are associated with age, sex, and...
Digital Technology Linked to Lower Rates of Cognitive Decline in Adults Older Than 50
THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 – Widespread use of digital technology seems to be associated with lower rates of cognitive decline in adults older than 50 years, according to a study published online...
Acute Care for Cannabis Use Increases Risk for Subsequent New Dementia Diagnosis
FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 – Individuals seeking acute care for cannabis use have an increased risk for a new dementia diagnosis compared with those with all-cause hospital-based care or the general...
GLP-1 RAs, SGLT2 Inhibitors May Reduce Risk for Alzheimer Disease, Dementia in T2DM
THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 – Both glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer disease...