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Bad Sleep Linked To Alzheimer's-Related Brain Changes

MONDAY, March 31, 2025 – Certain stages of sleep – deep sleep and dream sleep – appear to contribute to brain health in ways that affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. People who get ...

Highly Educated Folks Face Steeper Brain Decline Following Stroke

THURSDAY, March 27, 2025 – The higher you fly, the harder you fall, the old saying goes. There might be something to that when it comes to the aftermath of a stroke, a new study suggests. People...

Scent Test Can Sniff Out Cognitive Decline

THURSDAY, March 27, 2025 – The nose might know whether a person is showing early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. Older adults who’ve developed mild cognitive impairment --...

Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage

THURSDAY, March 27, 2025 – Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says. People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brain...

'Broken Heart Syndrome' Doubles Risk of Hospitalization

TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 – The final days of acclaimed actor Gene Hackman are heart-rending – a man with Alzheimer’s disease wandering his home for nearly a week after the untimely death of his w...

Long-Term Gantenerumab May Slow Decline in Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Disease

TUESDAY, March 25, 2025 – For individuals with dominantly inherited Alzheimer disease (DIAD), long-term treatment with gantenerumab, an anti-amyloid beta antibody, may delay clinical decline,...

Anti-Amyloid Drug Shows Promise In Preventing Alzheimer's

MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – The best evidence yet that cutting-edge Alzheimer’s disease drugs might indeed ward off the degenerative brain disease has emerged from a small-scale study. An experimental d...

Plant-Based Diets Increase Odds of Healthy Aging

MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – Higher adherence to plant-based diets is associated with improved physical and mental health in older age, according to a study published online March 24 in Nature Medicine....

Increasing Sleepiness Linked to Dementia Risk in Oldest Old Women

THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 – Increasing sleepiness is associated with increased dementia risk among oldest old women, according to a study published online March 19 in Neurology. Sasha Milton, from...

Sleepy Seniors Might Be At Increased Risk For Dementia

FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 – Drowsy during the daytime? For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they’re at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests. Women in their 80s had double risk o...

Portable AI System Can Help Detect Brain Decline

FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 – A portable system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect early signs of brain decline, potentially offering up a red flag for people at risk of dementia or...

Dance Soothes Agitation In Alzheimer's Patients

THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 – Dancing is known to lift the spirit, and a new study shows that Alzheimer’s disease patients respond to the rhythmic moves as well. Dance classes eased agitation in a s...

Burden of Alzheimer Disease Rose Worldwide From 1990 to 2021

THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 – The burden of Alzheimer disease and other dementias (ADODs) rose globally from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published online in the April issue of the American...

IV Bags Might Flood Bloodstream With Microplastics

TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 – Microplastics that invade and burrow deep within the human body are becoming an increasing concern among doctors and health experts. Now, a new study shows that even...

AI + Portable Machine IDs Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 – The combination of machine learning and a portable system can effectively measure multiple aspects of motor function to identify mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older...

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