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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...
Heavy Weed Use Increases Risk Of Dementia
WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 – Middle-aged folks and seniors whose weed use lands them in the hospital are at higher risk for developing dementia within a matter of years, a new study says. An ER visit...
Everyday Digital Tech Is Protecting Seniors' Brain Health, Study Says
TUESDAY, April 15, 2025 – It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds. But the opposite appears to be true – regular use of ...
Air Pollution Exposure Negatively Impacts Some Domains of Cognitive Performance
TUESDAY, April 15, 2025 – Air pollution is associated with domain-specific impacts on cognitive performance in older adults, according to a study published online March 17 in The Journals of...
Link Between Global β-Amyloid, Tau Deposition Varies by Sex
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Women and individuals with a paternal history of Alzheimer disease (AD) have a stronger association between global β-amyloid (Aβ) and tau deposition, according to a study p...
Two Deaths in Oregon County Linked to Fatal Brain Disorder
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 — Health officials in Hood River County, Oregon, are investigating three cases of a rare and fatal brain disease known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). Two people in the co...
How Savvy Habits May Help Head Off Dementia
SATURDAY, April 12, 2025 – From slurping daily spoonfuls of fish oil to giving up alcohol, lifting weights and playing word games, older Americans think just about anything that might keep their...
Heavy Drinking Linked To Brain Damage, Increased Risk Of Dementia
THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 – Heavy drinkers have an increased risk of developing brain lesions associated with memory and thinking problems, a new study says. Folks who imbibe eight or more alcoholic...
Air Pollution Tied To Cognitive Decline Among Seniors
THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 – Air pollution might be harming the brains of seniors, increasing their risk of dementia and cognitive decline, a new study says. Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and fine...
17 Modifiable Risk Factors Shared by Stroke, Dementia, and Late-Life Depression
THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 – Seventeen modifiable risk factors are shared by stroke, dementia, and late-life depression, according to a review published online April 3 in the Journal of Neurology, ...