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Low ET levels in blood plasma may predict increased risk of cognitive impairment, dementia

A recent study by a team comprising researchers from the National University of Singapore and the National University Health System revealed that low levels of ergothioneine in blood plasma may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, suggesting possible therapeutic or early screening measures for cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.

19 Dec 2022

Study provides new insights into the pathology of LATE

Limbic predominate age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy or LATE is a recently recognized form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and social skills. It mimics Alzheimer's disease or AD (and sometimes co-exists with it), but LATE is a different condition, with its own risks and causes.

16 Dec 2022

BMI decline patterns may predict a person's risk for dementia

Dementia is a growing global public health concern currently affecting 50 million people and is expected to rise dramatically to more than 150 million cases worldwide by 2050.

15 Dec 2022

New clue may explain why women are at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease

Scientists at Scripps Research and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a clue to the molecular cause of Alzheimer's - a clue that may also explain why women are at greater risk for the disease.

15 Dec 2022

Olfactory viral inflammation may accelerate the onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Viruses can inflame and disrupt connections between the olfactory system, which governs the sense of smell, and the part of the brain associated with memory and learning, possibly accelerating the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

15 Dec 2022

Study finds altered spontaneous brain activity in people with Down syndrome

Researchers of the Faculty of Psychology, the Institute of Neurosciences and the Institute of Complex Systems of the University of Barcelona have identified, using functional magnetic resonance techniques, differences in the spontaneous activity of the brain in a resting state in people with Down syndrome (DS) compared to the general population. Also, these variations could be related to cognitive skills.

15 Dec 2022

Study reveals limited effects of longevity treatments on the aging process

Three approaches with a reputation for slowing aging processes have proven largely ineffective. For their study, researchers developed a new method to measure aging, which accounts for the complexity of aging in organisms.

14 Dec 2022

Flexible assemblies of nerve cells appear to be key to successful episodic memory

For the first time, scientists have recorded human nerve cells firing together in flexible assemblies, a process that appears necessary to successfully encode long-term memories, a study led by UT Southwestern researchers reports.

14 Dec 2022

Subcutaneous fat protects against brain inflammation in females

Females' propensity to deposit more fat in places like their hips, buttocks and the backs of their arms, so-called subcutaneous fat, is protective against brain inflammation, which can result in problems like dementia and stroke, at least until menopause, scientists report.

14 Dec 2022

Strong neighborhood connections may help mitigate the negative effects of living alone

Strong neighborhood connections reduced the negative impact of living alone on the death rates of older Chinese Americans, according to Rutgers researchers.

14 Dec 2022

Study uncovers a new immune culprit in Alzheimer’s disease

The reason your three-pound brain doesn't feel heavy is because it floats in a reservoir of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which flows in and around your brain and spinal cord.

13 Dec 2022

Study: Exercise, mindfulness training, or both do not improve cognitive performance in seniors

Older adults work with exercise trainers as part of a study to see whether exercise, mindfulness training, or both might improve cognitive performance in seniors.

13 Dec 2022

New computer model can help researchers to spot which cells acquire alterations during development

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have developed a computer model - dubbed quantitative fate mapping - that looks back in the developmental timeline to trace the origin of cells in a fully grown organism

12 Dec 2022

How does the Mediterranean diet associate with cognitive risk and functional ability in adults?

A new study evaluated the associations between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), cognitive risk, and functional ability in older Australian adults.

9 Dec 2022

To attract in-home caregivers, California offers paid training — and self-care

One November afternoon, Chris Espedal asked a group of caregivers — all of whom work with people who have cognitive impairments, behavioral health issues, or complex physical needs — to describe what happens when their work becomes too much to bear.

9 Dec 2022

Estrogen replacement therapy may be a tool to mitigate delirium

Delirium is common among women with urinary tract infections (UTIs) - especially those who have experienced menopause.

8 Dec 2022

Researchers receive $11 million NIH grant to evaluate a 5-minute dementia screening tool

Investigators at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Health System, Regenstrief Institute, and Indiana University School of Medicine have received an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to evaluate an Einstein-developed test for assessing cognitive impairment and dementia.

8 Dec 2022

Genetic predisposition to ADHD can predict risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease

Genetic predisposition to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can predict cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease later in life, revealed an analysis published today in Molecular Psychiatry by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers.

8 Dec 2022

Study: People with higher levels of vitamin D in the brain have better cognitive function

An estimated 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a number that's expected to rise as the global population ages.

7 Dec 2022

Tailored Activity Program extends behavioral benefits to Black people with dementia and their families

Behavioral and psychological symptoms – such as agitation and aggression – are hallmarks of dementia that occur across disease stages and types, and can negatively impact both the person living with dementia and their caregivers.

6 Dec 2022

Dementia News and Research

Latest Dementia News and Research

Low ET levels in blood plasma may predict increased risk of cognitive impairment, dementia

Study provides new insights into the pathology of LATE

BMI decline patterns may predict a person's risk for dementia

New clue may explain why women are at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease

Olfactory viral inflammation may accelerate the onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Study finds altered spontaneous brain activity in people with Down syndrome

Study reveals limited effects of longevity treatments on the aging process

Flexible assemblies of nerve cells appear to be key to successful episodic memory

Subcutaneous fat protects against brain inflammation in females

Strong neighborhood connections may help mitigate the negative effects of living alone

Study uncovers a new immune culprit in Alzheimer’s disease

Study: Exercise, mindfulness training, or both do not improve cognitive performance in seniors

New computer model can help researchers to spot which cells acquire alterations during development

How does the Mediterranean diet associate with cognitive risk and functional ability in adults?

To attract in-home caregivers, California offers paid training — and self-care

Estrogen replacement therapy may be a tool to mitigate delirium

Researchers receive $11 million NIH grant to evaluate a 5-minute dementia screening tool

Genetic predisposition to ADHD can predict risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease

Study: People with higher levels of vitamin D in the brain have better cognitive function

Tailored Activity Program extends behavioral benefits to Black people with dementia and their families

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