NFL players’ concussion symptoms tied to cognitive functioning decades later
Mar 03, 2023
The number of diagnosed concussions and length of playing career were not tied to later cognition.
Staying married in midlife tied to lower later dementia risk
Feb 14, 2023
Being divorced or single increases the risk for dementia.
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.
Second death in trial of experimental Alzheimer’s drug raising concerns
Nov 29, 2022
Doctors suspect that by stripping away amyloid deposits, lecanemab weakens blood vessels and leaves them vulnerable to bleeds.
Minorities with dementia show lower incidence of amyloid PET positivity
Oct 12, 2022
The authors say that the findings have implications for treating dementia unrelated to amyloid plaques.
Omega-3 fatty acid concentration linked to cognitive function
Oct 05, 2022
In predominantly middle-aged cohort, higher omega-3 index linked to larger hippocampal volumes, better abstract reasoning
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.
Social isolation: A serious but under-recognized health risk
By
Cathy Lipton, MD
Jul 28, 2022
How senior living communities can build on pandemic lessons to reduce loneliness.
A simple tool to help others understand those living with dementia
By
Angie Frantz
Jul 25, 2022
I recently had the honor of attending the Alzheimer’s Disease International 2022 Global Conference in London, where I presented about a memory care initiative that we’ve been rolling out across Prestige...
Physical, cognitive activity linked to cognitive reserve
Jul 22, 2022
The associations are more pronounced in women, and APOE4 carrier status attenuates associations among women.