Memory complaints may signal future impairment: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2015
Don’t ignore residents who complain of memory problems. New research explains the reason.
OTC medications linked to cognitive impairment — again
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
Another study serves as a reminder that over-the-counter medications sold to treat colds, sleep issues, heartburn, allergies or diarrhea may come with a side effect: cognitive impairment.
ASA: Myocardial infarction may hasten cognitive decline in adults
Feb 03, 2022
Participants with incident MI had significantly faster declines in global cognition, memory and executive function than those without MI
Life expectancy decreasing, CDC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2018
Life expectancy in the United States decreased in both 2015 and 2016, marking the only decreases in the past 20 years and the first consecutive two-year decline since 1964, according to a new report from...
Senators formulate plan to address chronic illness in Medicare beneficiaries
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2016
Improving health outcomes and reducing Medicare costs related to beneficiaries with chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease are the goals of a bipartisan proposal...
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease linked to increased risk for dementia in seniors
Jul 14, 2022
A greater risk for dementia was conferred by comorbid nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and heart disease or stroke.
Midlife cardiovascular conditions, risk factors linked to cognitive decline
Jan 06, 2022
Most cardiovascular conditions more strongly linked to cognition among women.
Senators pledge to fight proposed NIH budget cuts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2017
Cutting the National Institutes of Health budget by $5.8 billion as proposed by President Donald Trump would be a setback to dementia research and “is the last thing we should do,” Sen. Susan...
Aortic valve replacement up in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Sep 17, 2021
One-year outcomes were similar for patients with or without Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Accelerated trajectory of CV risk predicts dementia risk
Apr 21, 2022
Those with an accelerated versus stable cardiovascular risk trajectory have an increased risk for memory decline.