Vascular risk factors only explain part of Alzheimer’s disease risk for Blacks, Hispanics
Jan 11, 2023
Barriers to healthcare access and other socioeconomic factors may increase vulnerability in racial/ethnic minorities.
Ultraprocessed food consumption linked to dementia risk
Jul 28, 2022
Replacing ultraprocessed foods weight in diet with an equivalent proportion of unprocessed or minimally processed foods may lower risk.
Delayed word processing a possible sign of pending Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Oct 24, 2017
An inability to process words quickly may be a sign of impending Alzheimer’s disease, British investigators have found.
Social isolation tied to wide variety of dementia risk factors
Feb 02, 2023
Social isolation may be a modifiable risk factor for preventing Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias, authors say.
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 17, 2023
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Light and sound therapy may fend off memory and cognitive damage for chemo patients
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 08, 2024
A combination of light and sound therapy may be able to counteract the problems in the brain caused by chemo, new research shows.
Sleep troubles could lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 18, 2017
People with chronic sleep disorders may be at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recently published study.
Research finds increased heart attack risk among antipsychotic users
May 18, 2016
People who take antipsychotic medications may be at increased risk for heart attacks, according to a new study.
Meditation, music may prevent or slow cognitive decline: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2017
Meditating or listening to music may prevent or slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to new research.
Benzodiazepines identified as latest Alzheimer’s risk
By
John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2018
Benzodiazepine use may modestly increase the odds your residents will get Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.