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Childhood Racial Segregation in School Tied to Late-Life Cognitive Outcomes
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 – Childhood exposure to school segregation is associated with worse late-life cognitive outcomes among older Black adults, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA ...
HDL Cholesterol May Protect Against Brain Atrophy
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 – High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may help conserve healthy brain matter in middle-aged adults, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in the Journal of ...
Recommendations Developed for Evaluation of Patients With Alzheimer Disease
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – In a clinical practice guideline issued by the Alzheimer's Association and published online Dec. 23 in Alzheimer's & Dementia, recommendations are presented for the diagnostic...
Brain Volume, Health Linked to Socioeconomic Status
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – Wealth could be related to brain health, a new study says. People raised in poorer communities or nations appear to have brains more likely to shrink with age, as well as...
Prevalence of Dementia Diagnoses Increased in Individuals With Autism Diagnosis
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 – Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have an increased prevalence of identified dementia diagnoses, according to a research letter published online...
Some Brain Cells Change with Age, Some Don't: Study
FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 – Some brain cells are more susceptible to the ravages of aging than others, a new mouse study has found. These results could shed new light on why people’s risk for dementia, A...
Coffee Linked to Higher Cognitive Performance in Seniors With A-Fib
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 – For elderly patients with atrial fibrillation, regular coffee consumption is associated with higher cognitive performance, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in...
Coffee Can Boost the Brains of People with Certain Heart Conditions
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 – Coffee provides a quick morning boost, but it might also protect the brain health of people with a common heart rhythm disorder. A study published recently in the Journal of...
Feeling Appreciated by Partner is Critical for Caregiver's Mental Health
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 – Everyone needs to feel appreciated – but especially someone who’s caring for a spouse with dementia. A study published recently in the journal Comprehensive P...
Chatbot "Brains" May Slow with Age
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 – Humans aren’t the only ones who lose a step or two brain-wise as they age. Artificial intelligence (AI) programs start to show signs of mild cognitive impairment as they grow ...
Tips for Spending Holiday Time With Family Members Who Live with Dementia
SATURDAY, Dec. 21, 2024 – The holiday spirit is infectious, even for people suffering from dementia. But family and friends might need to make some slight adjustments to help a dementia patient...
Antibiotics Do Not Increase Risks for Cognitive Decline, Dementia in Older Adults, New Data Says
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 – Seniors with an infection can take antibiotics without fear of harming their brain health. Antibiotics don’t appear to increase the risk of cognitive decline or dementia in o...
What's the Link Between Memory Problems and Sexism?
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2024 – Sexism is incredibly toxic to women’s lives, resulting in lower pay, fewer career opportunities, worse health care and a greater risk of violence. It also can be toxic to t...
Antibiotic Use Not Linked to Incident Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2024 – Any or repeated use of antibiotics is not associated with incident dementia, cognitive impairment/no dementia (CIND), or accelerated cognitive decline among initially...
Are You At Risk for Dementia? New Blood Test May Tell
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 – Folks worried that they’re developing dementia have few options for catching their brain decline before it's too late. But a new blood test might be able to detect early c...