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Low-Dose Aspirin Doesn’t Affect Dementia Risk in Diabetes Patients, Study Finds
Taking low-dose aspirin does not affect the risk of dementia or mental decline in adults with type 2 diabetes, researchers say.
Drinking Coffee or Tea May Lower Your Risk of Stroke and Dementia, New Study Finds
People who drink coffee or tea, either alone or in combination, may lower their risk of stroke and dementia, researchers say
Is Your Diet Upping Your Risk of Dementia?
People who eat a diet filled with inflammatory foods may be increasing their risk of dementia, researchers say.
Robotic Pets Are Helping People with Dementia
Robotic cat therapy helps improve mood and cognition in patients with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, researchers say.
Missing Teeth, Higher Odds for Dementia?
Tooth loss increases the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, new study finds.
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Research Spots Gene That Raises Alzheimer's Risk for Women
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 4, 2022
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Researchers studying genes involved in Alzheimer's disease have identified a new gene, called MGMT, that increases risk for this common dementia in women.
“This is one of a few and perhaps the strongest associations of a
Loved One With Alzheimer's? Make This July 4 'Dementia Friendly'
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2022
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A holiday filled with loud noises can be upsetting for people who have Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, but it's possible to create a Fourth of July celebration that works for everyone.
"Being proactive, prepared and adaptable are the best ways caregivers can cre...
Brain Changes Link Menopause With Higher Alzheimer's Risk
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2022
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Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than men, and a new study shows that certain brain changes known to increase this risk may accrue during menopause.
Women who have gone throug...
Could Getting Your Flu Shot Help Prevent Alzheimer's?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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A yearly flu shot may do more than protect you from a nasty bout of influenza: New research suggests it may help guard against Alzheimer's disease as well.
People who were vaccinated at least once ...
Vision Issues Could Raise Odds for Dementia
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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Untreated vision loss may put an older adult at an increased risk for dementia, though it's not clear why, according to a new study.
Researchers found that the likelihood of having some form of cognitive impairment was 137% higher in seniors who had trouble seeing than i...
Inhaled Pollutants Go Directly From Lungs to Brain: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2022
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Breathing in air pollution can lead to toxic particles entering the brain -- and not just through the nose. New research suggests they have a direct pathway through the bloodstream, potenti...
Researchers Spot Sign of Alzheimer's Risk That Scammers Love
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2022
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Could the way a senior handles his or her money offer clues about their risk for Alzheimer's disease?
Yes, according to a new study involving dozens of el...
Salsa Is Smart: Latin Dance May Boost Your Aging Brain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 17, 2022
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Latin dance classes may be a great workout and social outlet, but new research suggests that learning the intricate steps of the salsa, samba and merengue may also improve your memory.
In the ...
Veterans May Face Lower Risk for CTE Than Ex-Athletes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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A degenerative brain condition uncovered in some former professional athletes has been reported in military veterans as well, but a new study suggests it's uncommon and questions whether service itself confers the risk.
Shingles Won't Raise Risk for Dementia: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2022
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If you've survived a painful bout of shingles, at least you won't have to worry that it might raise your future risk of dementia, new research indicates.
Shingles, caused by the reactivation o...
Isolation May Raise Odds for Dementia, Brain Study Suggests
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2022
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Staying connected to others may help protect your brain as you age, new research reveals.
What People With Early-Onset Dementia Want You to Know
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2022
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An elevator encounter that happened to Laurie Waters highlights the daily plight faced by early-onset Alzheimer's patients like her.
Waters, 57, was stuck in an elevator at an Alzh...
Risk Factors for Dementia May Change With Age
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2022
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Dementia risk factors appear to shift with age, and experts say knowing that could help people make lifestyle changes to reduce their chances of developing the disease.
Major Head Trauma May Up Risks for Dementia
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2022
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People who've had a major traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be at increased risk for dementia, according to a new study.
"Approximately 1 in 10 people in our study who had major TBI did develop
Adding These Foods to Your Diet Could Keep Dementia Away
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2022
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A diet rich in the antioxidants that leafy, green vegetables and colorful fruit deliver is good for your body, and now new research shows it also protects your brain.
In the study, people whose blood...
Heart Risk Factors Can Be Recipe for Dementia
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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The faster you pile up heart disease risk factors, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests.
Previous research has linked heart health threats such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity with mental decline and dementia.
Amassing tho...
Former College Football Players Suffer More Brain Disorders as They Age
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2022
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College football players live longer than those who didn't play, but they suffer more brain-related issues as they age, a new study finds.
Among former Notre Dame football players, being physically fit was tied to lower deaths from heart disease and diabetes. But the for...
Race Plays Huge Role in Dementia Risk
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans have an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia as they age -- for reasons that are not entirely understood, a large new study finds.
The study, of nearly 1.9 million older U.S. veterans, found that compared with their white co...
How Does Exercise Guard Against Dementia? Study Reveals Clues
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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Exercise may help safeguard your brain as you age, and a new study suggests how this might happen.
Previous research has shown that physical activity helps protect brain cells. This paper indicates it may do that through lower levels of insulin and body fat.
"These...
Live Healthy, Live Longer Without Dementia
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 14, 2022
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Staving off Alzheimer's disease might just take a healthy diet, exercise and an active mind, a new study suggests.
Women and men who follow a healthy lifestyle live longer — and longer without
New Insights Into Why Alzheimer's Can Bring Drowsiness
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2022
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Alzheimer's patients are often drowsy during the day, but it might not be because of poor sleep at night.
Instead, a clinical trial that monitored patients' sleep and then studied ...
New Charts Track 'Normal' Brain Growth, Decline Through the Life Span
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2022
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Doctors use all sorts of tools to determine if a person is fit and developing normally -- charts tracking height and weight for growing children, tables showing healthy blood pressure and cholesterol in adults.
Half of Americans Now Die With Dementia Diagnosis, Better Record-Keeping May Be Why
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2022
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A record number of American adults are now dying with a dementia diagnosis, new research shows.
Yet, that increase of 36% from two decades ago may have more to do with better record-keeping th...
Early Promise From Experimental Drug to Treat Alzheimer's
- Denise Mann
- April 1, 2022
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Researchers are working on a pill that might safely help people with early Alzheimer's disease improve their thinking and memory skills and possibly even live independently longer.
Bruce Willis Stepping Down From Acting After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2022
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"Die Hard" star Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting following a recent diagnosis of aphasia, a disorder affecting the part of the brain responsible for language.
Willis' ex-wife Demi Moore, current wife Emma Heming Willis and daughters announced his decision in an ...
Mental Decline Can Follow a Heart Attack
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- March 25, 2022
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As if recovering from a heart attack wasn't hard enough, new research shows many patients may suffer severe thinking declines.
Researchers in Poland found that in...
Lots of Napping Could Raise a Senior's Odds for Alzheimer's
- March 17, 2022
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Taking longer or more frequent naps during the day may sound enticing, but it may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's disease.
Older adults who nap throughout the day may be more likely to develop
Is It 'Pre-Alzheimer's' or Normal Aging? Poll Finds Many Americans Unclear
- March 15, 2022
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You regularly can't remember where you left your phone or your book. You keep missing appointments. You often lose your train of thought during conversation.
Many older folks shrug off these instances as so-called "senior moments" -- but experts say this isn't typically ...
More Evidence That Exercise Protects the Aging Brain
- March 11, 2022
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Just a bit of exercise can help keep your brain in shape as you age, according to the latest study that shows how physical activity can benefit older minds.
"This finding isn't saying, 'If you're older, you need to go out there and start running marathons,'" said lead au...
More Evidence That Education May Protect Against Dementia
- March 8, 2022
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Not everyone who becomes forgetful as they age develops dementia, and a new study suggests that those with college degrees and advanced language skills are likely to get better.
Even a Little Drinking Ages the Brain: Study
- March 7, 2022
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There is no amount of alcohol that is good for your brain.
So claims a new study that found even light to moderate drinking can age the brain faster than normal.
Previous...
More Years Playing Hockey, Higher Odds for CTE Linked to Head Injury
- March 3, 2022
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Researchers already know that repeated hits to the head on the football field are linked to a degenerative brain disease, as seen in a number of retired NFL stars. Now, experts have turned their attention to ice hockey, another high-contact sport.
When studying whether t...
Early Menopause May Raise a Woman's Odds for Dementia
- March 2, 2022
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Women who enter menopause early may be more likely to develop dementia later in life, new research indicates.
During menopause, production of the female sex hormone estrogen drops dramatically an...
Staying Fit May Keep Alzheimer's at Bay
- February 28, 2022
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If there was something you could do to ward off Alzheimer's disease, would you do it?
If so, a new study has a suggestion: Get moving.
Participants who were most physically fit were 33% less likely to develop
Four-Legged Friends Could Be Friend to Your Brain
- February 24, 2022
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Add better brain health to the growing list of protections your beloved pet may provide you: New research suggests that older adults with a furry companion showed slower mental declines than those without one.
"Prior studies have suggested that the human-animal bond may ...
Getting Active Can Keep Those 'Senior Moments' at Bay
- February 21, 2022
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Want to preserve all those precious memories, including your first kiss and how you felt the first time you got behind the wheel of a car?
If you do, start moving: New research shows that when sedentary older adults started to exercise, they showed improvements in episod...
Human Brain Doesn't Slow Down Until After 60
- February 17, 2022
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You used to be able to make snap judgments in your 20s, but now it feels like you take a lot longer to react to questions, decisions and challenges put before you.
Don't fret, it's not that you're losing brain power.
Your response time does tend to slow down as you...
Brain's Decline Accelerates in Years After Heart Attack
- Robert Preidt
- February 4, 2022
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Your heart and brain may often seem at odds, but they have more in common than you think. A new study shows that a heart attack can lead to faster mental decline over the years.
Keeping Weight Stable Could Help Save Your Brain
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2022
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Older adults who maintain a steady weight as they age are less likely to experience rapid cognitive decline, regardless of how much they weigh to start, new research suggests.
“There's something about maintaining weight and BMI that seems to reflect some health resilience,...
Cleaner Air Could Mean Healthier Brains for Older Women
- Robert Preidt
- January 14, 2022
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Everyone knows cleaner air means healthier bodies, but new research suggests it might also help aging minds.
"Our study is important because it is one of the first to show that reducing air poll...
Scientists Work Out How Exercise Saves Your Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2022
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Exercise helps you stay fit, hale and hearty, and researchers say it may also help you stave off dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Now they have a better understanding of the hidden benefits that aid the brain.
Older folks who are more physically active have higher level...
Make 2022 Your Year for a Free Memory Screening
- January 2, 2022
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When it comes to routine health screenings, resolve to include a memory assessment in 2022.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers routine screenings that are both virtual and free every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The process is quick, taking about 10 to ...
More U.S. Seniors, Especially Women, Are Retaining Healthy Brains: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2021
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The percentage of older Americans reporting serious problems with memory and thinking has declined in recent years -- and higher education levels may be part of the reason, a new study finds.
Toxins in Wildfire Smoke May Make Their Way Into Brain
- Cara Murez
- December 9, 2021
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The smoke from wildfires is dangerous for your lungs, but tiny particles from the smoke can also enter your brain and cause lifelong neurological issues, a new animal study suggests.
Once that happens, the particles may put people at risk for everything from premature ag...
Cataract Surgery Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2021
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People who undergo surgery to treat cataracts may have a lower likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
Of more than 3,000 older adults with the eye disease, those who had surgery were about 30% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's in t...
Could Viagra Help Prevent Alzheimer's?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2021
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Viagra, a drug long used to treat erectile dysfunction, may double as a potential weapon against Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
Looking at data on more than 7 million Americans, researchers found that those taking the drug were 69% less likely to develop Alzh...
High Heart Rate Linked to Dementia Risk
- Robert Preidt
- December 6, 2021
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Checking older adults' resting heart rate could help identify those who are more likely to experience a decline in mental function, a Swedish study suggests.
The researchers found that a high resting heart rate was associated with a greater risk of dementia.
"We be...
Lifetime Spent With Epilepsy Ages the Brain, Study Finds
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2021
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People with a longtime history of epilepsy show signs of rapid brain aging that may raise their odds for developing dementia down the road.
This is the key finding of new research reporting that the brains of people with epilepsy that began in childhood appear to be abou...
Clearing Out Clutter Might Not Help People With Dementia
- Robert Preidt
- December 6, 2021
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You might think de-cluttering would make it easier for people with dementia to do daily tasks. Not so, says a new study from the United Kingdom.
"It is generally assumed that a person with dementia will be better able to carry out daily tasks when their home space is tid...
'Mild Cognitive Impairment' in Older Age Often Disappears, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 2, 2021
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A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) might worry an older adult, who could see it as a stepping stone to dementia. But a new study suggests one does not necessarily lead to the other.
In fact, nearly half of seniors tracked in the study -- all of who had been d...