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Would You Want to Know If You Had Alzheimer’s Disease Before Having Symptoms?

More than 7 million U.S. adults are now living with Alzheimer’s, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association.

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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Sleep apnea could be costing you brain power and increasing your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study...

People whose bodies are aging faster could be more likely to develop dementia than those with normal or slower aging, a new study says.

Folks with advanced biological age are about 30% more likely to develop dementia, compared to those whose bodies have aged closer to how long they&rsquo...

People with autism do not appear to be at greater risk of age-related brain decline, a new study says.

Older people with autistic traits have no differences when it comes to spatial working memory, which helps folks remember and use information about where things are and how they are arranged, resea...

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 of the journal The Lancet: Regional He...

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 COVID-19 lockdowns.

Isolated seniors sai...

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 greater cognitive decline than women who entered menopause after 50, according to a study published recently in the journal

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 visit or hospitalization due to cannabis use is associated with a 72% increased risk of a dementia diagnosis within five ye...

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 dementia, at leas...

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 and thinking abilities that often equals an end to independence — rises sharply with age. By itself, the most comm...

Air pollution might be harming the brains of seniors, increasing their risk of dementia and cognitive decline, a new study says.

Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and fine particle pollution is linked to lower scores in key thinking and memory skills, particularly language abili...

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 a week have an increased risk of hyaline arteriolosclerosis, or a thickening and narrowing of the small arteries that f...

Brain diseases like stroke, dementia and depression share common risk factors, and changing any can lower a person’s risk of all three conditions, a new study says.

Addressing factors as varied as blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, physical ac...

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 build up in the brain as part of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said in the journal

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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 dementia, researchers say.

    Seniors who got the shingles vaccine when it became available in the U.K. were 20% less li...

    Lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.

    People with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels lower than 70 mg/dl had a 26% lower risk of dementia and...

    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 brain changes associated with dementia, researchers reported on March 26 in the journal

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  • 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 cognitive impairment -- a precursor to dementia and Alzheimer’s -- score lower on a peel-and-sniff test than people with ...

    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 Trump has floated the notion of ending the President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program created un...

    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, a new study suggests.

    People with higher education face a steeper decline in their ability to plan, organize an...

    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 Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said.

    The test looks at specific aspects...

    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, researchers reported in the journal Neuro...

    Dancing is known to lift the spirit, and a new study shows that Alzheimer’s disease patients respond to the rhythmic moves as well.

    Dance classes eased agitation in a small group of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia...

    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 found in the solutions administered through plastic IV bags, researchers recently reported in the journal

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  • March 18, 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 therapy probably improves depressive symptoms and might even improve behavioral issues by the end of treatment, researcher...

    Hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms of a difficult menopause could be early warning flags for dementia, a new study suggests.

    Women who exhibit more menopause symptoms are more likely to develop early signs of dementia like decreased mental function and mil...

    Over-the-counter drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen might help protect against dementia, a new study suggests.

    These NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) might help protect the brain...

    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 vigorous physical activity reduces risk of dementia, s...

    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 findings to be presented in April at a meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego.

    People living in coa...

    TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to people with dementia for symptoms like anxiety, depression, aggressiveness and sleeplessness.

    But a specific class of antidepressant medications -- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor...

    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 their feelings or remembering things as they did in the past. 

    However, if partners and families follow the ...

    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.

    Those whose cholesterol fluctuated the most had a 60% increased risk of dementia, researchers report in findings published ...

    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 risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia after keeping their blood pressure around 120 systolic for three and a half ...

    Preventing or treating infections could be a key means of warding off dementia, a new evidence review says.

    Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 21 i...

    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 Journal of General Internal Medicine.

    It’s not because the pe...

    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, researchers report in a new study published Jan. 14 in the journal

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  • January 17, 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 soap -- is associated with a 16% increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers found.

    And eating more than a daily...

    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 sleep was lower in 2023 than in 2013.

    “Overall, U.S. high school students did not engage in adequate levels o...

    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 Nature Medicine.

    That’s more than twice the risk reported by older studies.

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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 study. 

    “These differences suggest that periodontitis may negatively affect brain function even in norma...

    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.

    Dementia reduces life expectancy by about 2 years for those diagnosed at age 85, 3 to 4 years for those diagnosed at 80, an...

    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.

    The mental and physical health of these “sandwich carers” is more likely to deteriorate over time, a new study published in the jo...

    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, Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders increase with age, r...

    Everyone needs to feel appreciated -- but especially someone who’s caring for a spouse with dementia.

    A study published recently in the journal Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology shows that the mental health of

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  • December 23, 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 better enjoy the holidays, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) says.

    “Dementia doesn’t pr...

    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 dementia in older adults, researchers report in the journal

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  • December 20, 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 able to detect early changes that wind up leading to cognitive impairment and dementia.

    The test looks at a prote...

    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 Geriatrics Society (JAGS), shows that as a person’s number of chronic illnesses increases, a decline in th...

    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 people age even if they carry genetic risk factors that make them vulnerable to

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  • December 12, 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 exercise may linger longer than believed, researchers discovered that middle-aged adults and seniors perform better on ...

    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 no stroke, researchers reported Dec. 4 in the journal

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  • December 6, 2024
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