Disengaged women especially at risk of cognitive decline in retirement: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2020
Results of a new study provide additional motivation for senior living communities to try to keep residents engaged, even in these times of restricted visits and social distancing.
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.
Flu vaccination cuts older adults’ dementia odds by 40 percent over 4 years
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2022
Older adults with no signs of dementia and at least one flu vaccination were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease within the next four years than their unvaccinated peers, according to a new...
Handgrip strength, neurocognitive measures linked in older adults
Jun 28, 2022
Muscular strength, as indicated by changes in handgrip strength, is associated with markers of cognitive aging in older adults.
Statin use not tied to cognitive decline, dementia in seniors
Jun 22, 2021
No association was seen for statin use versus nonuse with dementia, mild cognitive impairment or changes in cognitive function over time.
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...
Fatigue, brain fog, anxiety prevalent with long COVID
Jun 28, 2022
Significant associations were seen for concentration and attention, as well as memory issues, with the complaint of brain fog.
Schizophrenia, bipolar I patients experience cognitive decline
Jan 28, 2022
Differences were seen in patterns and timing of decline in cognitive function according to psychotic disorder.
Midlife cardiovascular conditions, risk factors linked to cognitive decline
Jan 06, 2022
Most cardiovascular conditions more strongly linked to cognition among women.
High AI-ECG-AF risk score tied to worse cognition, cognitive decline
May 11, 2022
A high probability of atrial fibrillation by AI-ECG-AF score correlated with cerebral infarcts on MRI.