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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...
Study Finds Organ Health May Predict Dementia, Cancer Later in Life
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 – Your organs might be aging faster than you are – and that could increase your risk for serious diseases, including cancer, heart disease and dementia. A new study,...
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Linked to Faster Regional Tau Accumulation in Older Women
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 – For older women, menopausal hormone therapy (HT) use is associated with faster regional tau accumulation, according to a study published in the March 5 issue of Science...
Music-Based Interventions May Help Short-Term Depression, Behavior With Dementia
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 – Music-based therapeutic interventions may improve depressive symptoms and overall behavioral problems in the short term for people with dementia, according to a review...