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Treating High Blood Pressure Significantly Lowers Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Proven interventions for high blood pressure lower the odds for dementia and cognitive decline, according to researchers.
Heavy Drinking Increases the Risk for Dementia, New Study Finds
Having 8 or more alcoholic drinks per week may damage areas of the brain linked to memory and thinking.
New Blood Test Helps Diagnose and Track Alzheimer’s Progression
A simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and accurately distinguish between early- and later-stage disease, a new study finds.
Keeping Your Bad Cholesterol in Check Protects You from Dementia, New Study Finds
People with low LDL cholesterol levels are much less likely to be diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.
Simple, At-Home Smell Test May Help Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
A new peel-and-sniff card was tested by 180 adults, and the results showed those with mild cognitive impairment had significantly more trouble identifying and remembering odors.
How Many Americans Reach the Age of 70 with Healthy Bodies and Brains?
What you eat greatly impacts your chances of healthy aging. In a new study, just over 9% of U.S. adults made it to the age of 70 free of physical, mental and cognitive impairments, and their diet had a lot to do with it, according to researchers.
Can NSAIDs like Aspirin and Ibuprofen Help Prevent Dementia?
In a new study, participants who used NSAIDS for 24 months of longer had a 12% lower risk of developing dementia.
Physical Activity Helps Prevent Depression, Dementia and More, New Study Finds
People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, researchers find.
Eating Red Meat, Especially Processed Red Meat, May Increase Your Risk of Dementia
A new study finds filling your plate with things like burgers and bacon may increase your risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
Gum Disease May Impair Brain Function Even in Patients with Normal Cognition
In a new study, people with moderate-to-severe gum disease were found to have altered connections between different brain regions, potentially increasing their risk of dementia.
Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk
A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.
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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Signs Of Dementia, Alzheimer's Can Appear Prior To Middle Age
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2025
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Risk factors for dementia could start taking their toll as early as a person’s 20s and 30s, a new study says.
Younger adults who carry known risks for dementia performed worse on memory and thinking tests between ages 24 and 44, researchers report in the May issue ...
Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2025
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Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd?
Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors received any emotional or mental benefit from participating in a virtual choir during
Early Menopause Might Mean Greater Age-Related Brain Decline
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 23, 2025
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Early menopause could be a warning sign for future age-related brain decline, a new study says.
Women who entered menopause before 40 had a greate...
Heavy Weed Use Increases Risk Of Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2025
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Middle-aged folks and seniors whose weed use lands them in the hospital are at higher risk for developing dementia within a matter of years, a new study says.
An ER vis...
Everyday Digital Tech Is Protecting Seniors' Brain Health, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2025
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It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds.
But the opposite appears to be true – regular use of digital technology seems to protect the brain against decline and
How Savvy Habits May Help Head Off Dementia
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2025
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From slurping daily spoonfuls of fish oil to giving up alcohol, lifting weights and playing word games, older Americans think just about anything that might keep their brains sharp is worth a try.
After all, the risk of dementia — a loss of memory, problem-solving ...
Air Pollution Tied To Cognitive Decline Among Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2025
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Air pollution might be harming the brains of seniors, increasing their risk of dementia and cognitive decline, a new study says.
Exposure to nitrogen diox...
Heavy Drinking Linked To Brain Damage, Increased Risk Of Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2025
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Heavy drinkers have an increased risk of developing brain lesions associated with memory and thinking problems, a new study says.
Folks who imbibe eight or more alcoholic drinks...
Stroke, Dementia, Depression Share Many Risk Factors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 9, 2025
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Brain diseases like stroke, dementia and depression share common risk factors, and changing any can lower a person’s risk of all three c...
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New Blood Test Can Diagnose, Track Alzheimer’s Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2025
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An experimental blood test for Alzheimer’s disease not only can aid in its diagnosis but also indicate how far the brain condition has progressed, a new study says.
The test tracks levels of a protein called MTBR-tau243, which is linked to toxic tau tangles that bu...
Shingles Vaccine Protects Against Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2025
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The shingles vaccine can do more than protect seniors from painful, blistering rashes.
It also appears to protect older folks from dem...
Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Might Protect Against Dementia, Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2025
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Lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
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Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2025
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Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says.
People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brai...
Scent Test Can Sniff Out Cognitive Decline
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2025
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The nose might know whether a person is showing early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
Older adults who’ve developed mild cogniti...
U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Could Devastate Global Progress Against HIV/AIDS
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2025
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HIV could explode worldwide in the wake of U.S. cuts to foreign aid, resulting in millions of AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infection, a new analysis says.
President Donald Tr...
Highly Educated Folks Face Steeper Brain Decline Following Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2025
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The higher you fly, the harder you fall, the old saying goes.
There might be something to that when it comes to the aftermath of a stroke
Portable AI System Can Help Detect Brain Decline
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2025
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A portable system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect early signs of brain decline, potentially offering up a red flag for people at risk of dementia or
Sleepy Seniors Might Be At Increased Risk For Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2025
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Drowsy during the daytime?
For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they’re at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests.
Women in their 80s had double risk of dementia if they experienced increasing daytime sleepiness over a five-year period,...
Dance Soothes Agitation In Alzheimer's Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2025
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Dancing is known to lift the spirit, and a new study shows that Alzheimer’s disease patients respond to the rhythmic moves as well.<...
IV Bags Might Flood Bloodstream With Microplastics
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2025
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Microplastics that invade and burrow deep within the human body are becoming an increasing concern among doctors and health experts.
Now, a new study shows that even medical care is causing increased exposure to the tiny plastic particles.
Microplastics can be fou...
Music Soothes Depression In Dementia Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2025
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Music therapy can help lift the spirits and ease depression in people with dementia, a new evidence review has found.
Findings suggest that music-based th...
Difficult Menopause Could Be Warning Sign For Future Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2025
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Hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms of a difficult menopause could be early warning flags for dementia, a new study suggests.
Women who e...
NSAIDs Linked To Lower Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2025
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Over-the-counter drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen might help protect against dem...
Physical Activity Linked to Better Mental, Brain Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2025
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Moving your body helps your brain, a new study suggests.
Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego and online.
Moderate to vigorou...
Microplastics Might Pose Brain Risk For Coastal Residents
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2025
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Microplastics could be affecting the brain health of people living in coastal areas, a new study says.
Marine microplastics -- microscopic plastic fragments smaller than 5 millimeters -- are associated with disabilities of memory, thinking and mobility, according to find...
Antidepressants Might Accelerate Dementia Decline
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 25, 2025
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TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to people with dementia for symptoms like anxiety, depression, aggressivene...
Enjoying Valentine's Day When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2025
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Love doesn't fade when one member of a family develops Alzheimer's disease, but times of intimacy like Valentine's Day can become tougher.
Experts at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) acknowledge that a loved one living with dementia can have trouble expressing...
Cholesterol Changes in Seniors Linked to Brain Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2025
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Seniors whose cholesterol levels spike and plummet year-to-year could be at increased risk of dementia and failing brain health, a new study suggests.
Tho...
Locking Down Blood Pressure Protects Brain Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2025
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Maintaining tight control over blood pressure for even a short while can provide lasting benefits for seniors’ brain health, a new clinical trial says.
People had lower ri...
Controlling Infections Might Lower Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2025
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Preventing or treating infections could be a key means of warding off dementia, a new evidence review says.
Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-in...
Most Dementia Patients Unaware of Diagnosis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 21, 2025
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Many elderly people and their caregivers don’t know a doctor has diagnosed them with dementia.
More than three-quarters of patients with dementia were not aware of their diagnosis, according to results recently published in the
AI Helps Predict Memory Issues, Cognitive Decline During Menopausal Transition
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2025
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Artificial intelligence might be able to more quickly and affordably identify menopausal women who are having problems with memory or cognition.
AI effectively identified women with severe subjective cognitive decline (SCD), or self-perceived confusion or memory problems...
Red Meat, Dementia: The Surprising Link
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2025
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Steak, hamburgers, beef ribs and hot dogs are bad for the aging brain.
Folks who eat lots of red and processed meat are more likely to develop dementia, researchers reported.
Eating more than one serving of red meat a day -- 3 ounces, about the size of a bar of soa...
Teen Lifestyles Were Less Healthy in 2023 Compared to 2013, CDC Report Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2025
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U.S. teenagers still struggle to make healthy choices when it comes to diet, exercise and sleep, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report says.
Specifically, the percentage of students eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting at least 8 hours of s...
U.S. Dementia Cases Expected to Double By 2060
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 14, 2025
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Seniors’ risk of dementia is more than double what was previously thought.
The risk of developing dementia after age 55 is more than 42% among Americans, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 13 in the journal
Link Between Gum Disease, Brain Function Exists, Small Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2025
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Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cognitive decline.
People with gum disease experienced altered connections between different brain regions, compared to folks with good dental health, MRI scans show in a new s...
Can Doctors Estimate Life Expectancy After a Dementia Diagnosis?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2025
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The clock is running for people who’ve been diagnosed with dementia, but the time they have left depends on their age.
Average life expectancy for people with dementia is largely based on their age at diagnosis, researchers found in a new evidence review.
Dem...
Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 7, 2025
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More and more adults are stuck in the middle of their families, caring not only for their children but also for aging parents and other older family members.
Some Brain Cells Change with Age, Some Don't: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2025
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Some brain cells are more susceptible to the ravages of aging than others, a new mouse study has found.
These results could shed new light on why people’s risk for dementia,
Feeling Appreciated by Partner is Critical for Caregiver's Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 23, 2024
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Everyone needs to feel appreciated -- but especially someone who’s caring for a spouse with dementia.
A study published recently in the journal Comprehensive Psychoneuroend...
Tips for Spending Holiday Time With Family Members Who Live with Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2024
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The holiday spirit is infectious, even for people suffering from dementia.
But family and friends might need to make some slight adjustments to help a dementia patient b...
Antibiotics Do Not Increase Risks for Cognitive Decline, Dementia in Older Adults, New Data Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2024
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Seniors with an infection can take antibiotics without fear of harming their brain health.
Antibiotics don’t appear to increase the risk of cognitive decline or demen...
Are You At Risk for Dementia? New Blood Test May Tell
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2024
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Folks worried that they’re developing dementia have few options for catching their brain decline before it's too late.
But a new blood test might be...
Multiple Chronic Conditions Can Add Up to Kidney Trouble
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2024
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The sicker a senior becomes, the more likely they’re going to develop kidney problems on top of their other health challenges.
A new study published Dec. 17 in Journal of the American G...
Staying Fit Can Keep Seniors' Brains Sharp
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2024
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Seniors who want to stay sharp as they age should hit the treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike as often as possible.
A new study shows that better cardio fitness in older age is linked to healthier brain aging.
That sort of fitness preserves brain health as peopl...
'Brain Boost' From Today's Exercise May Linger Through Tomorrow
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2024
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Want to give your brain a boost for tomorrow?
Get in a little pulse-pounding exercise today, a new study shows.
In a finding that suggests the benefits of...
Stroke Survivors Face Much Higher Odds for Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2024
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Stroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who’ve never suffered a stroke, a new study finds.
About 19% of people who’d had a stroke developed dementia during an average six-year follow-up, compared with just 13% of those with ...
Maintain Muscle as You Age to Keep Brain Sharp
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 3, 2024
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Maintaining muscle might be one way to help prevent dementia, new research suggests.
“We found that older adults with smaller skeletal muscles are about 60% more likely to develop dementia when adjusted for other known risk factors,” said study co-senior auth...
Scientists Find Way to Deliver Medicines Across Brain's Protective Barrier
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2024
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The blood-brain barrier is a natural membrane that protects your brain from toxins and germs.
Unfortunately, this barrier also hampers the delivery of important medicines and therapies into the brain.
But researchers now think they’ve figured out a way to get...
Heart Trouble Harms Men's Brains Far Sooner Than Women's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2024
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Men with heart risk factors tend to lose their brain health more quickly than women with similar heart risks, a new study finds.
These men face brain decline as early as their mid-50s, while women are most susceptible from their mid-60s onward, researchers report in the ...