Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.
Good heart health may protect against cognitive decline in black women
Apr 24, 2024
The finding was seen for processing speed and cardiovascular health in Black women but not white women.
As more seniors turn to music therapy, health insurer says it will help payers find their groove
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 02, 2023
Longevity Health will now provide coverage for a platform that provides music therapy via singing to senior living communities.
Muscle adiposity tied to cognitive decline
Jun 09, 2023
A five-year increase in fat stored in the thigh muscle was tied to cognitive decline in older men and women.
Diabetes plus tooth loss tied to worse cognition
Mar 24, 2023
Faster cognitive decline was seen for older adults with both conditions.
New app puts popular cognitive assessment tool onto smartphones
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A new app allows users to take a rapid version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment on their smartphone, for early warning signs of dementia.
FDA approves second drug for Alzheimer’s disease, despite safety concerns
Jan 06, 2023
The approval of lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi) comes after controversial approval in 2021 of aducanumab (Aduhelm), which met with criticism over concerns about that drug’s effectiveness, safety and pricing.
Lucky seniors to receive tech-heavy brain games in time for holidays, thanks to new partnership
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 20, 2023
A high-end senior living community in Washington state will be offering Thinkie Inc.’s brain game suite to residents under a new partnership.
Midlife moderate and vigorous physical activity impacts cognitive abilities
Jan 30, 2023
A loss of time spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity is tied to lower cognition.
Prevalence of subjective cognitive decline 9.6 percent in ages 45 and up
Mar 13, 2023
Only 47.3% of those with subjective cognitive decline reported that they had discussed issue with healthcare professional.