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Delayed Dream Sleep Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2025 – Delays in dreaming might be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease. People who take significantly longer to enter the rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep could be e...
Intensive BP Control Linked to Long-Term Cognitive Benefits
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2025 – In an extended follow-up study, intensive blood pressure control is associated with reductions in the rate of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the...
Locking Down Blood Pressure Protects Brain Health
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 – Maintaining tight control over blood pressure for even a short while can provide lasting benefits for seniors’ brain health, a new clinical trial says. People had lower risk o...
Prolonged REM Latency Potential Marker for Alzheimer Disease
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 – Prolonged rapid eye movement (REM) latency may be a potential marker for Alzheimer disease and Alzheimer disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD), according to a study...
Controlling Infections Might Lower Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 – Preventing or treating infections could be a key means of warding off dementia, a new evidence review says. Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and...
Personalized Cognitive Training Via Serious Video Game Aids ADHD Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2025 – Serious video games may improve some symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in combination with pharmacological treatment, according to a study...
AI Model IDs Women With Subjective Cognitive Decline During Menopause
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2025 – Machine learning models may be able to identify women with severe subjective cognitive decline (SCD) during the menopause transition, according to a study published online...
Most Dementia Patients Unaware of Diagnosis
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 – Many elderly people and their caregivers don’t know a doctor has diagnosed them with dementia. More than three-quarters of patients with dementia were not aware of their d...
Certain Drug Types Associated With Risk for Dementia
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 – Antimicrobials, vaccines, and anti-inflammatories are associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer disease and dementia, while antipsychotics and drugs for diabetes are...
Popular GLP-1 Drugs Are Shaping Health Beyond Weight Loss & Diabetes
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 – Popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes may have unexpected benefits for reducing risks for conditions such as substance abuse, psychosis, infections and even...
Popular GLP-1 Drugs Are Shaping Health Beyond Weight Loss & Diabetes
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 – Popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes may have unexpected benefits for reducing risks for conditions such as substance abuse, psychosis, infections and even...
AI Helps Predict Memory Issues, Cognitive Decline During Menopausal Transition
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 – Artificial intelligence might be able to more quickly and affordably identify menopausal women who are having problems with memory or cognition. AI effectively identified...
New Criteria Developed for Appropriate Use of Amyloid, Tau PET
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 – Appropriate use criteria (AUC) for the use of amyloid and tau positron emission tomography (PET) have been issued by the Alzheimer's Association and the Society for Nuclear...
Higher Intake of Red Meat Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2025 – Higher intake of red meat, especially processed red meat, is associated with an increased risk for developing dementia and subjective cognitive decline (SCD), according to...
Is Your Home Too Warm for Seniors' Brain Health?
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2025 – How warm or cold a home is kept could have a direct impact on the brain health of seniors. Seniors are best able to think and maintain attention when a home is kept between...