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Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Especially in Women

A new study finds adults 50 and older with sleep apnea face an increased risk of dementia, and researchers say the link is most significant in women as they age.

Bright Lights at Night May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study finds exposure to high levels of outdoor light pollution may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s -- even in younger adults.

Having Diabetes Can Speed Up Brain Aging, New Study Finds

Both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes speed up brain aging, but living a healthy lifestyle offers protection, according to researchers.

Fish Oil Supplements May Help People at High Risk for Alzheimer's

A new study finds taking a daily fish oil supplement may slow brain cell deterioration in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer’s – but researchers say it does not benefit all older adults.

Common Benzo Drugs like Valium and Ativan Don’t Increase Dementia Risk, New Study Finds

A new study finds no link between benzodiazepines and dementia, but these drugs—commonly prescribed for anxiety, insomnia and epilepsy—may speed up loss of brain volume, researchers say.

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07 Nov
Daytime Drowsiness Linked to a 'Pre-Dementia' Syndrome

Daytime Drowsiness Linked to a 'Pre-Dementia' Syndrome

Seniors who are drowsy during the day and find it hard to muster enthusiasm for activities could be at higher risk of a brain condition that precedes dementia, ...

Aging: Misc.DementiaBrain
06 Nov
Little More Learning Might Not Save Your Aging Brain

Little More Learning Might Not Save Your Aging Brain

In 1972, Britain bumped up the total school years mandated for its children from 15 to 16 years.

That created a "natural experiment": Would Britons who got that extra year of education fare any better, neurologically, as they aged?

Unfortunately, the answer is "no....

DementiaBrain
01 Nov
Sleep Apnea Could Raise Dementia Risk, Especially for Women

Sleep Apnea Could Raise Dementia Risk, Especially for Women

Sleep apnea appears to increase a person's odds of developing dementia, a new study finds.

The effect seems stronger among women compared to men, noted a research team from the University of Michigan.

Luckily, there are treatments available to help ease sleep apn...

Aging: Misc.Dementia
01 Nov
Money, Education Helps Determine Your Odds for Dementia

Money, Education Helps Determine Your Odds for Dementia

Folks with more money and better education are at less risk for developing dementia as they grow older, a new study shows.

People with advantaged backgrounds are less likely to develop mil...

Aging: Misc.Dementia
30 Oct
Even 'Weekend Warrior' Exercise Can Keep Your Brain Healthy

Even 'Weekend Warrior' Exercise Can Keep Your Brain Healthy

Find it hard to take time to exercise during your busy workweek?

No problem, a new study says -- one or two “weekend warrior” workouts are just as likely to help you maintain your brain health.

People who regularly

NeurologyExercise: Misc.DementiaBrain
24 Oct
Ozempic, Wegovy Might Help Lower Alzheimer's Risk in People With Diabetes

Ozempic, Wegovy Might Help Lower Alzheimer's Risk in People With Diabetes

Add Alzheimer’s disease to the list of conditions that might benefit from the revolutionary diabetes drug Ozempic, a new study says.

People with type 2 diabetes taking semaglutide appeared to have a significantly...

NeurologyAlzheimer'sDementiaWeight Loss
24 Oct
Bad Sleep in Middle Age Unhealthy for Aging Brains

Bad Sleep in Middle Age Unhealthy for Aging Brains

If you're in your 40s or 50s and have trouble getting and staying asleep, that's not a good sign for brain health as you age, new research suggests.

“Our study, which used brain scans to determine participants’ brain age, suggests that poor sleep is linked t...

DementiaBrain
17 Oct
Older People More Prone to Relocating After Dementia Diagnosis

Older People More Prone to Relocating After Dementia Diagnosis

A new diagnosis of Alzheimer's or other dementia often spurs a person to move from their home, new research shows.

“One possib...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.Dementia
10 Oct
Loneliness Raises Odds for Dementia by 31%

Loneliness Raises Odds for Dementia by 31%

A new study finds persistent loneliness taking a toll on aging brains and significantly raising a person's odds for dementia.

Research funded by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health tracked self-reports of loneliness and the neurological health of more than 600,0...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.Dementia
10 Oct
Could Lingering Infection Be Causing Long COVID?

Could Lingering Infection Be Causing Long COVID?

Some people might have Long COVID symptoms because the coronavirus is still active inside their bodies, a new study finds.

People with wide-ranging Long COVID symptoms were twice as likely to have SARS-CoV-2 proteins in their blood, indicating a persistent infection, res...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.Dementia
04 Oct
Hearing Loss Can Raise Risks for Cognitive Decline

Hearing Loss Can Raise Risks for Cognitive Decline

A new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia.

"Given the major burden of cognitive decline and the absence of curative treatment, identifying modifiable risk factors is of importance," a team led by

Aging: Misc.DementiaBrainMemory ProblemsHearing Loss
30 Sep
Falling Linked to Raised Risk of Dementia in Older People

Falling Linked to Raised Risk of Dementia in Older People

More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing.

 "The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street," said Molly Jarman

Aging: Misc.DementiaHead InjuriesInjuriesFalls
23 Sep
Many Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE, Raising Suicide Risk

Many Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE, Raising Suicide Risk

One in three former NFL players believe they have football-related brain damage that’s doing untold harm to their lives, a new study finds.

Unfortunately, their fears might be harming their mental health on top of whatever risks they face from

NeurologyPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.AnxietyDepressionDementiaBrainSuicideExercise: FootballConcussions
19 Sep
Do You Know the MIND Diet? It Might Keep You Sharp With Age

Do You Know the MIND Diet? It Might Keep You Sharp With Age

It's called the MIND diet and its primary aim is to help guard against thinking and memory declines as you age. But does it work?

Yes, claims new research that found following the MIND diet for 10 years produced a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing ...

DementiaBrain
19 Sep
Some Diabetes Meds Could Lower Odds for Dementia, Parkinson's

Some Diabetes Meds Could Lower Odds for Dementia, Parkinson's

A specific class of diabetes drug appears to lower people’s risk for dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows.

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, also known as gliflozins, lower blood sugar by prompting the kidneys to filter sugar o...

Parkinson'sNeurologyDiabetes: Misc.Dementia
12 Sep
Alzheimer's Drugs May Work in Whole New Way, Study Finds

Alzheimer's Drugs May Work in Whole New Way, Study Finds

Two monoclonal antibody treatments to slow Alzheimer's disease, lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla), have been approved by the U.S...

NeurologyDementiaBrain
06 Sep
Too Much Light at Night Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Risk

Too Much Light at Night Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Risk

People who live in areas with more nighttime light pollution could be at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly those in middle age, a new study says.

Nightly light pollution is more strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease in people 65 and older t...

Dementia
30 Aug
Traveling With a Loved One With Alzheimer's This Long Weekend? Experts Have Tips

Traveling With a Loved One With Alzheimer's This Long Weekend? Experts Have Tips

People can create many special moments if they include a loved one with dementia in their end-of-summer Labor Day getaway.

However, they’ll need to take some special steps to make traveling as smooth as possible, according to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of Ame...

NeurologyDementia
28 Aug
Diabetes Can Age Your Brain, But Lifestyle Change Can Reverse That

Diabetes Can Age Your Brain, But Lifestyle Change Can Reverse That

Diabetes can age the brain by up to four years, a new study based on MRI scans shows.

There was one silver lining: Healthy lifestyle changes could help prevent that neurological aging, the Swedish researchers said.

“Having an older-appearing brain for one&rsq...

NeurologyDiabetes: Type IIDiabetes: Misc.DementiaBrain
26 Aug
An Alzheimer's Drug May Also Slow Lewy Body Dementia

An Alzheimer's Drug May Also Slow Lewy Body Dementia

A type of drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease appears to slow the progression of Lewy body dementia, the brain disease that afflicted comedian Robin Williams prior to his suicide.

Cholinesterase inhibitors prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a chemical messe...

Dementia
23 Aug
Could Drugs Used to Fight Cancer Also Slow Alzheimer's?

Could Drugs Used to Fight Cancer Also Slow Alzheimer's?

A new type of cancer drug might help treat brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, mouse studies suggest.

The drugs block an enzyme called indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), ...

Cancer: Misc.Dementia
16 Aug
Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.

Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.

Where you live in the United States could play a role in whether you get a timely diagnosis of dementia, a new study says.

The same person can have twice as much chance of getting a dementia diagnosis in some areas of the country than others, researchers found.

And...

NeurologyAging: Misc.DoctorsDementia
14 Aug
Bout of Shingles May Raise Odds for Cognitive Decline

Bout of Shingles May Raise Odds for Cognitive Decline

Older Americans already dread shingles, and they may now have one more reason to do so: A painful episode could raise their odds for cognitive decline.

A new study found a 20% higher risk that an older person would experience "subjective cognitive decline" if they'd gone...

Aging: Misc.Herpes Zoster (Shingles)Dementia
13 Aug
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Could Lower Your Odds for Dementia

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Could Lower Your Odds for Dementia

Eating a healthy diet that dampens inflammation in the body could lower your odds for dementia, especially if you already have heart risk factors, a new Swedish study shows.

So-called anti-inflammatory diets focus on foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish and ...

DementiaBrain
08 Aug
Dementia May Not Be as Common Among Parkinson's Patients as Thought

Dementia May Not Be as Common Among Parkinson's Patients as Thought

Many people with Parkinson's disease may fear dementia as a common consequence of the disease.

But new research suggests dementia is not inevitable with Parkinson's, and in fact is less common than presumed.

If dementia does occur, it typically does so much later ...

Parkinson'sNeurologyDementiaBrain
02 Aug
Fish Oil Might Help High-Risk Older Adults Avoid Alzheimer's

Fish Oil Might Help High-Risk Older Adults Avoid Alzheimer's

Fish oil supplements might help high-risk seniors stave off Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.

Older people with a higher genetic risk of

Vitamins / MineralsGeneticsDementia
01 Aug
14 Risk Factors Raise Your Odds for Odds for Dementia

14 Risk Factors Raise Your Odds for Odds for Dementia

New research has added two conditions to the list of 12 risk factors that boost the chances of a dementia diagnosis.

The good news? You can guard against the development of both and researchers offer advice on exactly how to do that.

In a study published Wednesday ...

Pollution, AirBlood PressureDiabetes: Misc.DepressionObesityHeart / Stroke-Related: StrokeDementiaCholesterol: DietaryAlcohol Abuse
01 Aug
Wildfire Smoke Exposure Linked With Higher Dementia Risk

Wildfire Smoke Exposure Linked With Higher Dementia Risk

The wildfires thats are increasing with climate change could harm the future brain health of humanity, a new study suggests.

Wildfire smoke appears to increase people’s risk of a

Environmental MedicinePollution, AirDementia
31 Jul
Eating Less Processed Red Meat Could Cut Your Odds for Dementia

Eating Less Processed Red Meat Could Cut Your Odds for Dementia

Skip the bacon and those holiday hot dogs: A new study finds eating processed red meats raises your odds for dementia.

Overall, just two servings per week of processed red meat was linked to a 14% rise in dementia risk, compared to folks who ate less than three servings ...

DementiaBrain
31 Jul
AI Is Helping Doctors Interpret a Crucial Brain Test

AI Is Helping Doctors Interpret a Crucial Brain Test

Artificial intelligence is adding new luster to the old-fashioned EEG brain scan, increasing the potential usefulness of the century-old medical test, a new report says.

The EEG, or electroencephalogram, tracks brain activity through a dozen or more electrodes stuck to t...

NeurologyDementiaBrain
29 Jul
Blood Test 91% Accurate at Predicting Alzheimer's, Outperforming Doctors

Blood Test 91% Accurate at Predicting Alzheimer's, Outperforming Doctors

A new test gauging levels of key proteins in the blood was far more accurate than doctor assessments in spotting Alzheimer's disease in pe...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.Dementia
26 Jul
Shingles Vaccine Could Lower Dementia Risk

Shingles Vaccine Could Lower Dementia Risk

Older people who avail themselves of the newest shingles vaccine could reap a hidden benefit: A significant drop in their odds of developing dementia.

One expert applauded the new findings.

"Dementia isn’t an inevitable part of aging; it’s caused by d...

VaccinesNeurologyAging: Misc.Alzheimer'sHerpes Zoster (Shingles)Dementia
25 Jul
Where Your Body Stores Fat Could Affect Odds for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

Where Your Body Stores Fat Could Affect Odds for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

Finding yourself packing on the pounds around your waist and arms? If so, you might be at heightened risk for neurological illnesses like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, new researc...

Parkinson'sNeurologyAlzheimer'sObesityDementiaFat, Body
18 Jul
Retired Rugby Players Face Risks for Dementia, CTE

Retired Rugby Players Face Risks for Dementia, CTE

Alix Popham played in two rugby World Cups and won a Six Nations Grand Slam before retiring in 2011 as a professional in the rough-and-tumble game.

By 2020, he had already been diagnosed with early onset

Parkinson'sDementiaHead InjuriesSports MedicineConcussions
16 Jul
Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer May Lower Dementia Risk

Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer May Lower Dementia Risk

Hormone therapy for breast cancer might reduce a woman's later risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

Overall, hormone therapy is associated with a 7% lower risk of...

Cancer: BreastHormones: Misc.Dementia
15 Jul
AI Better at Predicting Progression to Alzheimer's Than Standard Care

AI Better at Predicting Progression to Alzheimer's Than Standard Care

An AI program has proven better than doctors at sifting through the telltale signs that indicate who with early dementia will progress to Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.

AI predicted in 4 cases out of 5 when early

Dementia
15 Jul
Some Diabetes Drugs May Lower Dementia Risk

Some Diabetes Drugs May Lower Dementia Risk

Some diabetes drugs appear to lower the risk that people with type 2 diabetes will develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease, a

Diabetes: Type IIDementia
02 Jul
Use of 'Benzo' Sedatives Like Valium, Xanax Won't Raise Dementia Risk: Study

Use of 'Benzo' Sedatives Like Valium, Xanax Won't Raise Dementia Risk: Study

Benzodiazepines do not appear to increase dementia risk, but could have subtle long-term effects on brain structure, a new study reports.

Researchers found no link between use of the sedative drug and a higher risk of dementia in a group of more than 5,400 adults in the ...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.DementiaSedatives
30 Jun
July 4 Tips for Folks Caring for People With Alzheimer's

July 4 Tips for Folks Caring for People With Alzheimer's

Big pops of noise and light are always a part of Independence Day celebrations.

But the "rocket's red glare" (and bang) can be disorienting and upsetting for people struggling with

Aging: Misc.CaregivingDementia
20 Jun
Certain Prostate Meds Might Help Prevent Dementia

Certain Prostate Meds Might Help Prevent Dementia

Prostate medications might help reduce the risk of a specific type of dementia, a new study suggests.

People were less likely to develop Lewy body dementia when taking drugs designed to tr...

NeurologyCancer: ProstateDementiaProstate Problems
17 Jun
Inherited Alzheimer's: Whether It's From Mom or Dad Could Matter

Inherited Alzheimer's: Whether It's From Mom or Dad Could Matter

Genetics can play a role in a person's odds for Alzheimer's disease, and new research suggests differences in that risk are based on which...

NeurologyGeneticsDementia
13 Jun
Could Moms of Low-Birth-Weight Babies Face Higher Dementia Risk Later?

Could Moms of Low-Birth-Weight Babies Face Higher Dementia Risk Later?

Women who deliver low-birth-weight babies could be more likely to have memory and thinking problems later in life, a new study warns.

As seniors, these women had brain test scores that indicated one to two years of additional aging in their memory and thinking skills, co...

Premature BirthNeurologyPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.Dementia
12 Jun
9/11 Responders May Face Higher Odds for Dementia

9/11 Responders May Face Higher Odds for Dementia

After helping America through one of its worst tragedies, some responders to the events of 9/11 may now face another foe: Heightened risks for dementia.

A new study lo...

Environmental MedicinePollution, AirAlzheimer'sPoisonsDementia
11 Jun
FDA Advisors Support New Alzheimer's Drug

FDA Advisors Support New Alzheimer's Drug

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted unanimously on Monday to recommend that the benefits of a new drug for Alzheimer's outweigh its harms, which can include brain swelling and bleeding.

Eli Lilly's donanemab did slow declines in thinking skills in pa...

Dementia
07 Jun
Lifestyle Changes May Slow or Prevent Alzheimer's in People at High Risk

Lifestyle Changes May Slow or Prevent Alzheimer's in People at High Risk

New research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.

About 71% of patients who ate healthy, exercised regularly and engaged in stress management had their dementia symptoms e...

Aging: Misc.Exercise: Misc.DementiaBrain
07 Jun
Have High Blood Pressure? Weekly Workout May Lower Risk to Your Brain

Have High Blood Pressure? Weekly Workout May Lower Risk to Your Brain

Vigorous exercise more than once a week can lower the risk of dementia for people with high blood pressure, a new clinical trial shows.

People who engaged each week in vigorous physical activity had lower rates of mild cognitive impairment and

Blood PressureExercise: Misc.DementiaBrain
24 May
Subtle Mental Declines Occur Before Older Folk Quit Driving

Subtle Mental Declines Occur Before Older Folk Quit Driving

One of the toughest decisions seniors face is when to give up their keys and stop driving.

Even slight changes to the ability to remember, think and reason can lead a senior to decide to stop

Aging: Misc.DementiaBrainTravel Safety: Motor Vehicle Injury
23 May
Ultra-Processed Foods Could Be Harming Your Brain

Ultra-Processed Foods Could Be Harming Your Brain

Ultra-processed foods are bad for more than your waistline: New research shows they seem to raise the risk of stroke and dementia-related memory or thinking problems.

A 10% increase in the...

NeurologyHeart / Stroke-Related: StrokeDementia
23 May
Science Pinpoints Nutrients Crucial to Brain Health

Science Pinpoints Nutrients Crucial to Brain Health

Specific nutrients could play a pivotal role in the healthy aging of your brain, a new study finds.

What's more, those nutrients correlate closely with those found in the Mediterranean diet, an eating pattern already associated with

DementiaBrain
23 May
Tips for Traveling With a Loved One With Alzheimer's

Tips for Traveling With a Loved One With Alzheimer's

Experts are expecting this Memorial Day weekend to be the busiest yet, with nearly 44 million Americans projected to travel between Thursday and Monday.

A fair number of those travelers will have a companion suffering from Alzheimer's disease or another dementia-related ...

DementiaTravel: Misc.
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