Long-term loneliness tied to risk for memory decline
Aug 08, 2022
The association was particularly strong for those aged 65 years or older and for women.
Specific plasma metabolites linked to cognitive function
Sep 19, 2022
Diet-related metabolites are associated with global cognitive function across studies in adults of various races/ethnicities.
Cognitive impairment progresses faster in women, study finds
By
Emily Mongan
Jul 22, 2015
Women with mild cognitive impairment that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease appear to deteriorate faster than men, according to new research.
Greenspace exposure could improve cognitive function
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
A new study adds to increasing evidence that exposure to greenspace can help improve cognitive function.
More news for Thursday, Sept. 12
Sep 12, 2019
Oct. 7 is deadline to comment on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force draft statement on cognitive screening … ‘Revolutionary’ $53 million grant to fund 40 pilots to improve direct Alzheimer’s care...
Alzheimer’s vaccine shows promise in study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2019
A vaccine developed by University of New Mexico researchers has shown promise in preventing the formation of the tau tangles in the brain and someday potentially could prevent the cognitive decline typically...
CDC: 14% of those 75+ have early symptom of Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 17, 2018
Fourteen percent of adults aged 75 or more years have subjective cognitive decline, one of the earliest noticeable symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new data from the Centers for Disease...
Experimental drug may improve memory
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 30, 2015
An experimental drug that may improve memory is being tested in a phase 1 safety trial.
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.
MIND diet scores well in ranking
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 11, 2016
“U.S. News & World Report” has ranked the MIND diet, said to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, as the easiest diet to follow and the second best overall diet (tying in both categories)...