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Women More Prone to Concussion's Long-Term Harms: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2021
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After a concussion, women may be at heightened risk of lasting physical and mental symptoms, a new study finds.
The study of 2,000 concussion sufferers found that women were more likely than men to still have some symptoms one year later. The problems included fuzzy memo...
Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Be Prepared
- Cara Murez
- March 11, 2021
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Many people dread the switch to daylight saving time. When you're losing an hour of sleep, it can be hard to actually feel like springing forward.
Dr. Rachel Ziegler, a sleep medicine physician from the Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, Minn., offers some tips for e...
Your Eyes May Signal Your Risk for Stroke, Dementia
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2021
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Your eyes may be a window into the health of your brain, a new study indicates.
Researchers found that older adults with the eye disease retinopathy were at increased risk of having a stroke, as well as possible symptoms of dementia. And on average, they died sooner than...
Why Some 'Super Ager' Folks Keep Their Minds Dementia-Free
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2021
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Researchers may have uncovered a key reason some people remain sharp as a tack into their 80s and 90s: Their brains resist the buildup of certain proteins that mark Alzheimer's disease.
The study focused on what scientists have dubbed "super agers" -- a select group of o...
'What's Wrong With Me?' Young COVID Survivors Battle Long-Haul Symptoms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2021
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It's been nearly a year since David Speal, 38, first fell ill with COVID-19, but a racing heartbeat remains a regular reminder of his brush with the new coronavirus.
Even the littlest thing -- not eating at the right time, not drinking enough water, too much exercise, a ...
Autopsy Study May Explain Why Some COVID Survivors Have 'Brain Fog'
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2021
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One of the least understood effects of COVID-19 infection is "brain fog," a kind of mental confusion that can take hold among seriously ill patients, sometimes lingering long after recovery.
Now, a new study has spotted a possible neurological clue in the form of highly ...
How Your Neighborhood Can Hamper Your Teen's Sleep
- Cara Murez
- February 3, 2021
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Living in a noisy neighborhood with less green space negatively affects teens' sleep, which may lead to poorer memory and thinking skills, according to a pair of studies.
In a study on residential environment, researchers found that as noise levels steadily increased, so...
Very Smart Dogs Learn Words Quickly, Study Shows
- Robert Preidt
- January 28, 2021
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Think your dog is smart? New research suggests one way to find out.
Most dogs can't learn words without extensive training, but a few with exceptional abilities learn words without any formal training, researchers report. They learn words simply by playing with their own...
Afternoon Naps May Boost Brain Power
- HealthDayTV HealthDay Reporter
- January 28, 2021
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Aphasia Affects Brain Similar to Alzheimer's, But Without Memory Loss
- January 13, 2021
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A rare brain disease that causes loss of language skills doesn't lead to memory loss, a new study finds.
The condition is called primary progressive aphasia and about 40% of people who have it have underlying Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers. Their study was...
Get Fit in Middle Age to Boost Your Aging Brain
- Steven Reinberg
- January 8, 2021
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Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in middle age and beyond might help keep your brain healthy, a new study suggests.
"Our study suggests that getting at least an hour and 15 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity a week or more during midlife ma...
Brain May Age Faster After Spinal Cord Injury
- Cara Murez
- January 5, 2021
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A new study supports the theory that people who suffer a spinal cord injury may also have accelerated brain aging that affects how fast they process information.
Those "cognitive deficits" are similar to those in older adults, according to research from the nonprofit Kes...
High Blood Pressure While Pregnant Linked to Poorer Memory Years Later
- Cara Murez
- January 4, 2021
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High blood pressure and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy may follow women through the years, causing lower scores on tests of memory and thinking skills, a Dutch study suggests.
The study of nearly 600 pregnant women included 481 with normal blood pressure and 115 who deve...
Vaping May Addle the Adolescent Brain
- Amy Norton
- December 31, 2020
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Teenagers who use e-cigarettes may be at increased risk of "mental fog," a new study suggests.
The study, of thousands of U.S. teens, found that those who vaped were three times more likely than their peers to report problems with concentration, memory and decision-...
What Loneliness Looks Like in the Brain
- Cara Murez
- December 29, 2020
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As COVID-19 continues to spread and people face more isolation than usual, researchers are noting the impact of loneliness on the brain.
A new study from McGill University in Montreal found a tell-tale signature in the brains of lonely people. Specifically, they discover...
COVID-19 Survival Declines When Brain Affected: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 28, 2020
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Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with brain complications such as stroke and confusion have an increased risk of death, a new study shows.
The findings could improve care and save lives during the pandemic, the researchers said.
"This study is the first to show that ...
How Are 'Super Agers' Protected From Alzheimer's and Mental Decline?
- Alan Mozes
- December 21, 2020
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Some older folks are still sharp as tacks and dementia-free well into their 80s and beyond. Now German researchers have uncovered a possible reason why: Their genes may help them fend off protein build-up in the brain.
The finding is based on a study of brain images of 9...
High Blood Pressure in Middle Age Can Harm Your Brain
- Alan Mozes
- December 15, 2020
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High blood pressure can begin to take a toll on memory and thinking skills as early as middle age, new Brazilian research warns.
And you won't be spared simply by keeping high blood pressure at bay until you hit your golden years, because the study found that even those ...
Years Before Diagnosis, People With Alzheimer's Lose Financial Acumen
- Steven Reinberg
- December 3, 2020
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Even before signs of Alzheimer's disease or dementia appear, people are prone to make poor financial decisions, a new study finds.
Older people diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's were more likely to miss credit card payments as early as six years before their diagnos...
Could Dirty Air Help Speed Alzheimer's?
- Amy Norton
- December 1, 2020
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Older adults exposed to air pollution might have a heightened risk of abnormal "plaque" accumulation in the brain, a new study suggests.
Plaques refer to clumps of protein called beta-amyloid that build up in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. In the new stud...
Anxiety Might Speed Alzheimer's: Study
- Amy Norton
- November 24, 2020
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Older adults with memory problems may progress to Alzheimer's more quickly if they are also suffering from anxiety symptoms, a preliminary study suggests.
It's common for people with Alzheimer's disease to have mood symptoms, including anxiety and depression. And some re...
'No Recollection:' Woman Has Sudden, Unexplained Episodes of Memory Loss
- Serena Gordon
- November 17, 2020
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Imagine standing at your bathroom sink, and then you suddenly find yourself in bed but you don't remember how you got there. Then you discover hours have passed, yet you have no memory of what happened during that time.
That frightening scenario happened to Amy Losak, 64...
Fish Oil, Vitamin D and Exercise: How Helpful Are They If You're Over 70?
- Alan Mozes
- November 12, 2020
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THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2020 (HealthDay) -- Vitamin D, fish oil supplements and weight training have long been touted for their health benefits, but for healthy seniors, none of them -- either in combination or alone -- boosts physical or mental performance or prevents broken bones...
Working Women Show Sharper Memory With Age
- Amy Norton
- November 4, 2020
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Women who work outside the home may end up with a sharper memory later in life, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that among nearly 6,200 U.S. women aged 55 and older, those who'd worked for pay in young adulthood and middle-age were less prone to memory decline, v...
Music Classes Strike a Chord in Kids' Brain Development: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 9, 2020
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Learning to play a musical instrument helps fine-tune kids' brains, researchers say.
In a new study, 40 children (aged 10 to 13) performed memory and attention tasks while their brain activity was monitored with functional MRI. This type of imaging scan detects small...
Hazardous Ingredients Make 'Smart Drug' Supplements a Not-So-Smart Buy
- Dennis Thompson
- September 24, 2020
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Maybe you're a senior concerned that your mind has started to lag a bit. Or maybe you're a college student looking for an edge in your classes.
Either way, a new study warns that you should seriously reconsider taking any over-the-counter supplement that promises a p...
Diabetes Drug Metformin May Protect the Aging Brain
- Serena Gordon
- September 23, 2020
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A common type 2 diabetes drug called metformin may have an unexpected, but positive, side effect: New research suggests that people taking the drug appear to have significantly slower declines in thinking and memory as they age.
"Our six-year study of older Australi...
A Good Workout Could Boost Your Thinking for Up to 2 Hours
- Alan Mozes
- September 17, 2020
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A few minutes of moderate- to high-intensity aerobic activity -- like running or biking -- can boost young adults' memory and concentration for up to two hours, a new research review shows.
That's the takeaway from 13 studies published between 2009 and 2019. All look...
Kidneys Might Affect Mental Status As You Age
- Robert Preidt
- September 3, 2020
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Young adults with kidney problems may be at increased risk for mental decline in middle age, a new study suggests.
"Our study shows that if your kidney function starts declining as early as your 30s, you may perform like someone nine years older on certain cognitive ...
Common Meds Tied to Faster Mental Decline in Seniors
- Amy Norton
- September 3, 2020
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A group of widely used medications might speed up older adults' mental decline -- especially if they are at increased risk of dementia, a new study hints.
The medications in question are called anticholinergics, and they are used to treat a diverse range of condition...
What Puts You at High Risk of Midlife Mental Decline?
- Steven Reinberg
- July 24, 2020
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Your thinking skills may be at risk of declining in midlife if you smoke or have high blood pressure or diabetes, a new study suggests.
Heart disease risk factors -- especially high blood pressure and diabetes -- have become more common in midlife, the study authors...
Researchers Zero in on Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors
- Steven Reinberg
- July 21, 2020
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Ten risk factors may affect your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new Chinese study suggests.
Focusing on these factors could help doctors develop guidelines for preventing Alzheimer's, researchers say. The risk factors include mental activity, obesity in l...
As People Age, They Share Fewer Memories With Others: Study
- Robert Preidt
- July 15, 2020
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The older people get, the less likely they are to share memories, researchers say.
And when they do reminisce, older folks don't offer as much detail as younger adults do, new study findings show.
Over four days, University of Arizona researchers used a sma...
Mindfulness May Ease the Emotional Burden of MS
- Rich Holmes
- May 27, 2020
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Mindfulness training may help counter the thinking and emotional difficulties caused by multiple sclerosis.
In a small test study, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who had four weeks of mindfulness training emerged with better emotional control and faster thinking...
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Worse Mental Outcomes After Stroke
- Serena Gordon
- May 14, 2020
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Memory and thinking skills are generally worse after a stroke for people with type 2 diabetes compared to people with normal blood sugar levels or prediabetes, new research suggests.
"We found that diabetes, but not prediabetes, is associated with poorer cognitive p...
First Good Evidence That Brain Hits 'Replay' While You Sleep
- Amy Norton
- May 5, 2020
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If you've ever wondered what your brain is doing while you sleep, a new study gives the first direct evidence that it's busy "replaying" our waking experiences.
The finding comes from a research project called BrainGate, which is testing new technology for people who...
Blood Pressure Spikes at Night May Spell Trouble for Brain
- Robert Preidt
- April 17, 2020
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Nighttime high blood pressure could harm the brain, a new study says.
Most people's blood pressure goes down during the night, which is called dipping. But in some people, it stays the same or even rises -- called reverse dipping.
Folks with high blood pres...
Will a Jolt of Java Get Your Creative Juices Flowing?
- Robert Preidt
- March 9, 2020
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Your morning cup of coffee may help your focus and problem-solving skills, but it won't kick-start your creativity, a new study says.
"In Western cultures, caffeine is stereotypically associated with creative occupations and lifestyles, from writers and their coffee ...
Does Size Matter? Volume of Brain Area Not Always Tied to Memory, Thinking
- Robert Preidt
- January 27, 2020
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When it comes to parts of your brain, bigger isn't necessarily better.
Experts long believed that a bigger hippocampus meant better memory. But new research finds that the size of this seahorse-shaped structure deep in the brain doesn't always predict learning and me...
AHA News: Worried About Dementia? Check This Blood Pressure Number
- January 8, 2020
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The top number on a blood pressure test is widely viewed as the best gauge of a person's overall risk for heart disease. But the bottom number could be important when it comes to evaluating the chance of a person having scars on their brain that could be an indicator for demen...
Yoga May Bring a Brain Boost, Review Shows
- Alan Mozes
- December 31, 2019
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Looking for a way to improve your memory, gain control over your emotions, and boost your ability to multitask?
A new brain scan study may be just the incentive you need to put yoga at the top of your New Years' to-do list.
The review of 11 published studie...
Brain Damage Changes Over Time in Boxers, MMA Fighters
- Steven Reinberg
- December 24, 2019
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Brain damage occurs in boxers and mixed martial arts fighters alike, but it unfolds differently as these athletes age, a new study finds.
Among current fighters, the loss of brain volume results from tearing of nerve fibers as the brain moves inside the skull. Among...
Could Obesity Alter a Child's Brain Structure?
- Dennis Thompson
- December 9, 2019
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Childhood obesity may be linked to changes in brain structure that might result in impulsive kids who struggle with problem-solving, a new study reports.
Overweight and obese children tend to have a thinner prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain associated with decis...
Sleep Deprivation a Big Drain on the Brain
- Robert Preidt
- November 26, 2019
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If you feel like you can't think straight after a sleepless night, new research suggests you are not imagining things.
The mental impacts of sleep deprivation are much more serious than previously believed, the study found.
"Our research showed that sleep d...
Can Air Pollution Take a Toll on Your Memory?
- Robert Preidt
- November 25, 2019
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Air pollution may trigger Alzheimer's-like brain changes and speed memory decline in older adults, a new study suggests.
Previous research has implied that exposure to fine particle air pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, ...
Statins Won't Harm Aging Brains, and May Even Help
- Steven Reinberg
- November 18, 2019
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Concerns that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can impair brain health appear to be unfounded, according to new research.
"Statins won't make you stupid or cause memory loss," said lead researcher Dr. Katherine Samaras, a professor of medicine at St. Vincent's Cli...
Even a Little Exercise May Bring a Brain Boost
- Rich Holmes
- November 6, 2019
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Just 10 minutes of exercise a day appears to sharpen mental prowess, new research suggests.
"Getting off the couch and walking a block can help keep you on the right track," said study author Nicole Spartano, a research assistant professor at Boston University School...
Don't Forget These Tips to Boost Your Memory
- Len Canter
- October 24, 2019
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If you have a hard time remembering names or what to get at the supermarket, there are ways to boost your memory.
According to a study in the journal Consciousness and Cognition, one of the best things you can do is say the information you want to remember out...
Banned Trans Fats Linked to Higher Dementia Risk: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 23, 2019
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A diet high in trans fats could put you at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests.
Most trans fats were banned in the United States last year. But foods with less than a half-gram of trans fats can be labeled as containing zero, so some foods still contain...
Family Can Help Keep Delirium at Bay After Surgery
- Steven Reinberg
- October 22, 2019
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Many older hospital patients suffer delirium after surgery, but a new program that involves the patient's family in recovery may help, a new study suggests.
Called the Tailored, Family-Involved Hospital Elder Life Program (t-HELP), it appears to help lessen the burd...