Vigorous physical activity may preserve cognitive function in high-risk HTN
Jun 24, 2024
High versus low vigorous physical activity was linked to a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, probable dementia and MCI/probable dementia in a multivariate model.
Lower risk for MCI, dementia seen with cognitively stimulating occupations
Apr 17, 2024
Participants in a high versus low routine task intensity group had a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Housework tied to higher cognitive function in older adults
Nov 23, 2021
The associations of housework with physical function and sensorimotor performance were intensity-dependent.
Traumatic brain injury linked to cognitive decline in twin study
Sep 07, 2023
A history of TBI or TBI with loss of consciousness and or older-age TBI were linked to lower cognitive scores at age 70 years.
Familial depression linked to cognitive performance in offspring
Apr 21, 2023
Associations were seen with processing speed, attention, and executive function in the older UK Biobank cohort (ages 44 to 83 years).
Physical jobs tied to higher risk for later cognitive impairment
Sep 22, 2023
The analysis included occupational trajectories from ages 33 to 65 years.
Higher inflammation from early adulthood linked to worse cognition
Jul 08, 2024
Worse executive function and processing speeding were seen with consistently higher or moderate/increasing inflammation.
Review links hearing aid devices with reduced cognitive decline
Dec 06, 2022
Further, the use of devices is linked to a 3% improvement in cognitive test scores in the short term.
American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
Apr 23, 2024
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals,...
Older adults at risk for real-world impersonation scams
Sep 27, 2023
The highest cognition and financial literacy was reported for older adults who engage but with skepticism.