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Superior cognition in individuals who are 90+ associated with resilience to neurodegenerative pathologies

A University of California, Irvine-led team of researchers have discovered that the oldest-old, those who live to be 90+ and have superior cognitive skills, have similar levels of brain pathology as Alzheimer's patients, however, they also have less brain pathology of other neurodegenerative diseases that cause memory and thinking problems.

25 May 2023

Daily multivitamin supplementation holds promise to protect cognitive health in older adults

Few effective strategies have been shown in randomized clinical trials to improve memory or slow cognitive decline among older adults.

25 May 2023

Examining first treatment for strokes linked to dementia

People who experience a type of stroke linked with nearly half of all dementias could be treated for the first time by repurposing two cheap and common drugs, a trial shows.

25 May 2023

Sleep quality likely to be impacted by climate change

Sleep quality is likely to be impacted due to climate change, according to leading sleep expert Professor Derk-Jan Dijk.

24 May 2023

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

A study of more than 58,000 women over a 12-year period found that longer or shorter menstrual cycles were associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, heart attack or atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

24 May 2023

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Researchers examine the relationship between chocolate consumption and mortality in women.

23 May 2023

Revolutionizing Alzheimer's care: Towards a future of personalized medicine and empowered patients

research paper presents a perspective on tackling the healthcare challenge of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by shifting focus to pre-dementia stages and advocating for personalized medicine through improved diagnosis, prediction, and prevention strategies, empowering patients to actively manage their health and delay the onset of dementia.

22 May 2023

Gout unveiled as surprising culprit in neurodegenerative diseases

Research highlights the association between gout and neurodegenerative diseases, revealing that gout patients exhibit smaller brain volumes, increased brain iron markers, and a higher incidence of conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, and essential tremor, particularly within the first three years after diagnosis.

22 May 2023

Exploring how and why nitrate has contrasting potential risks and benefits

Despite our understanding of nutrition expanding remarkably in recent times, few aspects of our diet continue to confuse and divide the experts like nitrate.

22 May 2023

Regular exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage

Regular physical activity and exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage, a University of Gothenburg study shows.

22 May 2023

Blood vessel abnormalities in the eye could drive Alzheimer's disease

Blood vessel abnormalities in the eye are a major factor in the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to research from Cedars-Sinai investigators published in the peer-reviewed journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

22 May 2023

BCG vaccine associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine-;which prevents tuberculosis-;offers multiple beneficial effects, and it's currently a recommended therapy for non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

19 May 2023

When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope

It was a regrettable mistake. But Kim Sylvester thought she was doing the right thing at the time.

19 May 2023

Remote work: An underestimated benefit for family caregivers

For Aida Beltré, working remotely during the pandemic came as a relief.

19 May 2023

What are the genetic associations between modifiable risk factors and Alzheimer's disease?

Researchers assessed associations between genetic risk factors and Alzheimer's.

19 May 2023

Are higher blood pressure, glucose, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in stroke survivors associated with cognitive decline?

The study assessed whether high blood pressure, glucose, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol accelerated their cognitive decline.

19 May 2023

Turn down the heat: Spicy foods linked to memory decline in inactive seniors

Research investigates the association between spicy food consumption and Alzheimer's disease (AD) or cognitive decline in older adults. The study found that a high level of spiciness in food is associated with decreased memory or global cognition, and this relationship is worsened by a physically inactive lifestyle.

18 May 2023

Dementia News and Research

Latest Dementia News and Research

Superior cognition in individuals who are 90+ associated with resilience to neurodegenerative pathologies

Daily multivitamin supplementation holds promise to protect cognitive health in older adults

Examining first treatment for strokes linked to dementia

Sleep quality likely to be impacted by climate change

Women with menstrual cycle dysfunction may experience adverse cardiovascular health consequences

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Revolutionizing Alzheimer's care: Towards a future of personalized medicine and empowered patients

Gout unveiled as surprising culprit in neurodegenerative diseases

Exploring how and why nitrate has contrasting potential risks and benefits

Regular exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage

Blood vessel abnormalities in the eye could drive Alzheimer's disease

BCG vaccine associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope

Remote work: An underestimated benefit for family caregivers

What are the genetic associations between modifiable risk factors and Alzheimer's disease?

Are higher blood pressure, glucose, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in stroke survivors associated with cognitive decline?

Turn down the heat: Spicy foods linked to memory decline in inactive seniors

Ethical difficulties in dementia care

Blood sugar may play a key role in dementia risk in stroke survivors

NIH launches landmark initiative to advance nutrition research

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