Social isolation, loneliness may harm cardiovascular, brain health
Aug 04, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness appear to be independent risk factors, but data on mediating pathways and confounders are limited.
Diabetes plus tooth loss tied to worse cognition
Mar 24, 2023
Faster cognitive decline was seen for older adults with both conditions.
Mixed results seen for brain training
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
Computer-based “brain training” systems can help memory and thinking skills among seniors, but they do not have an impact on problem solving or impulse control, according to a new study.
Hypertension, type 2 diabetes contribute to brain changes in Puerto Rican seniors
Apr 01, 2022
A high prevalence of hypertension and type 2 diabetes was seen among the Puerto Rican cohort; those with both have deteriorating patterns in major white matter tracts.
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.
More payoffs from social networking
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2015
Residents in senior living settings experienced multiple cognitive and emotional benefits from being trained in how to use social media, according to findings from a “landmark” study in the...
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.
Shift work linked to decreased cognitive performance
Mar 16, 2022
Neurobehavioral impairment was seen for processing speed, working memory and other cognitive functions.
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.