Negative wealth shock linked to accelerated cognitive decline
Dec 26, 2023
Associations with accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk were seen for white participants and those aged fewer than 65 years.
Study links greater number of chronic pain sites to risk for dementia
Jul 12, 2023
A greater number of chronic pain sites was linked to an increased incident all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease but not vascular and frontotemporal dementia.
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk for dementia
Mar 30, 2023
Individuals with a higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet had up to a 23% lower risk for dementia, regardless of their genetic risk.
Migraine may increase subsequent dementia risk
Oct 05, 2022
A large study of Korean patients shows consistently higher risk across dementia types.
Review links hearing aid devices with reduced cognitive decline
Dec 06, 2022
Further, the use of devices is linked to a 3% improvement in cognitive test scores in the short term.
Study looks at links between anxiety disorders, benzodiazepines, dementia
Aug 14, 2023
Benzodiazepines and anxiety disorders were linked to dementia risk, but no additional risk was seen for benzodiazepines in patients with anxiety disorders.
Exposure to air pollution may raise risk for dementia
Oct 27, 2022
“…[O]ur hope is these findings empower people to take an active role in reducing their exposure to pollution,” a researcher said in a statement.
Inappropriate diagnosis of pneumonia common in hospitalized adults
Mar 27, 2024
Inappropriate diagnosis is common, especially in older patients and those with dementia or an altered mental status on presentation.
High cardiovascular health tied to longer life expectancy free of disease
Mar 06, 2023
For those with high cardiovascular health level, no significant difference was seen in disease-free life expectancy based on socioeconomic status.
Model estimates mortality risk in adults with dementia
Oct 14, 2022
A mortality prediction may help guide treatment and advance care planning for community-dwelling older adults with dementia.