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Insomnia Linked to Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Impairment

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 – Insomnia is associated with cognitive decline and risk for cognitive impairment (CI), according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Neurology. Diego Z. Carvalho,...

Insomnia Might Increase Dementia Risk Among Seniors

THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 — Your beauty rest might be protecting your brain health as well, a new study says. Seniors with chronic insomnia might experience a faster decline in their memory and t...

Air Pollution Might Accelerate Alzheimer's Progression

THURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 — Air pollution might speed up the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease on the brain, a new study says. Alzheimer’s patients exposed to higher levels of particle pollu...

Tinnitus Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

THURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 – In adults aged 60 years and older, tinnitus, especially severe and prolonged tinnitus, is significantly associated with cognitive impairment, according to a study...

Dementia Odds Significantly Increase With More Psychiatric Comorbidities

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 – Dementia odds significantly increase with the number of psychiatric comorbidities, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in BMJ Mental Health. Edouard Baudouin, ...

Alzheimer Disease Associated With Greater Neural Flexibility

TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 – Alzheimer disease (AD) is associated with greater neural flexibility (NF) in older adults, according to a study published online July 17 in the Journal of Alzheimer's ...

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....

Type of Hormone Therapy Used After Menopause Affects Memory Performance

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 – Earlier age at menopause is associated with lower scores on all cognitive domains, and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) differentially affects cognition, according to a study...

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-...

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