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Type 2 Diabetes Before 50 May Up Dementia Risk
A new study finds people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those diagnosed at 70. Researchers say the link is especially strong in those with obesity.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Especially in Women
A new study finds adults 50 and older with sleep apnea face an increased risk of dementia, and researchers say the link is most significant in women as they age.
Bright Lights at Night May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study finds exposure to high levels of outdoor light pollution may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s -- even in younger adults.
Having Diabetes Can Speed Up Brain Aging, New Study Finds
Both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes speed up brain aging, but living a healthy lifestyle offers protection, according to researchers.
Fish Oil Supplements May Help People at High Risk for Alzheimer's
A new study finds taking a daily fish oil supplement may slow brain cell deterioration in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer’s – but researchers say it does not benefit all older adults.
Common Benzo Drugs like Valium and Ativan Don’t Increase Dementia Risk, New Study Finds
A new study finds no link between benzodiazepines and dementia, but these drugs—commonly prescribed for anxiety, insomnia and epilepsy—may speed up loss of brain volume, researchers say.
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Tips for Spending Holiday Time With Family Members Who Live with Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2024
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The holiday spirit is infectious, even for people suffering from dementia.
But family and friends might need to make some slight adjustments to help a dementia patient b...
Antibiotics Do Not Increase Risks for Cognitive Decline, Dementia in Older Adults, New Data Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2024
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Seniors with an infection can take antibiotics without fear of harming their brain health.
Antibiotics don’t appear to increase the risk of cognitive decline or demen...
Are You At Risk for Dementia? New Blood Test May Tell
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2024
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Folks worried that they’re developing dementia have few options for catching their brain decline before it's too late.
But a new blood test might be...
Multiple Chronic Conditions Can Add Up to Kidney Trouble
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2024
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The sicker a senior becomes, the more likely they’re going to develop kidney problems on top of their other health challenges.
A new study published Dec. 17 in Journal of the American G...
Staying Fit Can Keep Seniors' Brains Sharp
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2024
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Seniors who want to stay sharp as they age should hit the treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike as often as possible.
A new study shows that better cardio fitness in older age is linked to healthier brain aging.
That sort of fitness preserves brain health as peopl...
'Brain Boost' From Today's Exercise May Linger Through Tomorrow
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 11, 2024
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Want to give your brain a boost for tomorrow?
Get in a little pulse-pounding exercise today, a new study shows.
In a finding that suggests the benefits of...
Stroke Survivors Face Much Higher Odds for Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2024
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Stroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who’ve never suffered a stroke, a new study finds.
About 19% of people who’d had a stroke developed dementia during an average six-year follow-up, compared with just 13% of those with ...
Maintain Muscle as You Age to Keep Brain Sharp
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 3, 2024
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Maintaining muscle might be one way to help prevent dementia, new research suggests.
“We found that older adults with smaller skeletal muscles are about 60% more likely to develop dementia when adjusted for other known risk factors,” said study co-senior auth...
Scientists Find Way to Deliver Medicines Across Brain's Protective Barrier
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2024
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The blood-brain barrier is a natural membrane that protects your brain from toxins and germs.
Unfortunately, this barrier also hampers the delivery of important medicines and therapies into the brain.
But researchers now think they’ve figured out a way to get...
Heart Trouble Harms Men's Brains Far Sooner Than Women's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2024
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Men with heart risk factors tend to lose their brain health more quickly than women with similar heart risks, a new study finds.
These men face brain decline as early as their mid-50s, while women are most susceptible from their mid-60s onward, researchers report in the ...
Wildfire Smoke Exposure Linked to Dementia Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 25, 2024
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People in Southern California with relatively high exposures to wildfire smoke over a decade also had significantly higher risks for dementia, a new study warns.
In fact, the fine-particle pollution created by these fires seems more closely tied to brain trouble than sim...
Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2024
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People whose genes put them at high risk for dementia may be able to fight Mother Nature and win, new research out of Sweden suggests.
The ...
Earlier Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses Bring Higher Odds for Dementia
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 20, 2024
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A type 2 diabetes diagnosis before age 50 comes with a health risk that patients might not expect.
Especially if they are obese, these folks are more likely to develop dementia later, new research warns.
"Our study ...
Many Cases of Dementia Go Undiagnosed in Poorer Communities
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2024
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Dementia strikes all races, but new research suggests thinking declines in poor seniors are often overlooked.
Among a group of more than 200 low-income pa...
Daytime Drowsiness Linked to a 'Pre-Dementia' Syndrome
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2024
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Seniors who are drowsy during the day and find it hard to muster enthusiasm for activities could be at higher risk of a brain condition that precedes dementia, ...
Little More Learning Might Not Save Your Aging Brain
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2024
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In 1972, Britain bumped up the total school years mandated for its children from 15 to 16 years.
That created a "natural experiment": Would Britons who got that extra year of education fare any better, neurologically, as they aged?
Unfortunately, the answer is "no....
Sleep Apnea Could Raise Dementia Risk, Especially for Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2024
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Sleep apnea appears to increase a person's odds of developing dementia, a new study finds.
The effect seems stronger among women compared to men, noted a research team from the University of Michigan.
Luckily, there are treatments available to help ease sleep apn...
Money, Education Helps Determine Your Odds for Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2024
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Folks with more money and better education are at less risk for developing dementia as they grow older, a new study shows.
People with advantaged backgrounds are less likely to develop mil...
Even 'Weekend Warrior' Exercise Can Keep Your Brain Healthy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2024
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Find it hard to take time to exercise during your busy workweek?
No problem, a new study says -- one or two “weekend warrior” workouts are just as likely to help you maintain your brain health.
Ozempic, Wegovy Might Help Lower Alzheimer's Risk in People With Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2024
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Add Alzheimer’s disease to the list of conditions that might benefit from the revolutionary diabetes drug Ozempic, a new study says.
People with type 2 diabetes taking semaglutide appeared to have a significantly...
Bad Sleep in Middle Age Unhealthy for Aging Brains
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2024
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If you're in your 40s or 50s and have trouble getting and staying asleep, that's not a good sign for brain health as you age, new research suggests.
“Our study, which used brain scans to determine participants’ brain age, suggests that poor sleep is linked t...
Older People More Prone to Relocating After Dementia Diagnosis
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2024
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A new diagnosis of Alzheimer's or other dementia often spurs a person to move from their home, new research shows.
“One possib...
Loneliness Raises Odds for Dementia by 31%
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2024
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A new study finds persistent loneliness taking a toll on aging brains and significantly raising a person's odds for dementia.
Research funded by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health tracked self-reports of loneliness and the neurological health of more than 600,0...
Could Lingering Infection Be Causing Long COVID?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2024
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Some people might have Long COVID symptoms because the coronavirus is still active inside their bodies, a new study finds.
People with wide-ranging Long COVID symptoms were twice as likely to have SARS-CoV-2 proteins in their blood, indicating a persistent infection, res...
Hearing Loss Can Raise Risks for Cognitive Decline
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2024
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A new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia.
"Given the major burden of cognitive decline and the absence of curative treatment, identifying modifiable risk factors is of importance," a team led by
Falling Linked to Raised Risk of Dementia in Older People
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2024
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More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing.
"The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street," said Molly Jarman
Many Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE, Raising Suicide Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2024
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One in three former NFL players believe they have football-related brain damage that’s doing untold harm to their lives, a new study finds.
Unfortunately, their fears might be harming their mental health on top of whatever risks they face from
Do You Know the MIND Diet? It Might Keep You Sharp With Age
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2024
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It's called the MIND diet and its primary aim is to help guard against thinking and memory declines as you age. But does it work?
Yes, claims new research that found following the MIND diet for 10 years produced a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing ...
Some Diabetes Meds Could Lower Odds for Dementia, Parkinson's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2024
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A specific class of diabetes drug appears to lower people’s risk for dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows.
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, also known as gliflozins, lower blood sugar by prompting the kidneys to filter sugar o...
Alzheimer's Drugs May Work in Whole New Way, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2024
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Two monoclonal antibody treatments to slow Alzheimer's disease, lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla), have been approved by the U.S...
Too Much Light at Night Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2024
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People who live in areas with more nighttime light pollution could be at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly those in middle age, a new study says.
Nightly light pollution is more strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease in people 65 and older t...
Traveling With a Loved One With Alzheimer's This Long Weekend? Experts Have Tips
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2024
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People can create many special moments if they include a loved one with dementia in their end-of-summer Labor Day getaway.
However, they’ll need to take some special steps to make traveling as smooth as possible, according to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of Ame...
Diabetes Can Age Your Brain, But Lifestyle Change Can Reverse That
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2024
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Diabetes can age the brain by up to four years, a new study based on MRI scans shows.
There was one silver lining: Healthy lifestyle changes could help prevent that neurological aging, the Swedish researchers said.
“Having an older-appearing brain for one&rsq...
An Alzheimer's Drug May Also Slow Lewy Body Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 26, 2024
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A type of drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease appears to slow the progression of Lewy body dementia, the brain disease that afflicted comedian Robin Williams prior to his suicide.
Cholinesterase inhibitors prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a chemical messe...
Could Drugs Used to Fight Cancer Also Slow Alzheimer's?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2024
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A new type of cancer drug might help treat brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, mouse studies suggest.
The drugs block an enzyme called indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), ...
Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2024
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Where you live in the United States could play a role in whether you get a timely diagnosis of dementia, a new study says.
The same person can have twice as much chance of getting a dementia diagnosis in some areas of the country than others, researchers found.
And...
Bout of Shingles May Raise Odds for Cognitive Decline
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2024
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Older Americans already dread shingles, and they may now have one more reason to do so: A painful episode could raise their odds for cognitive decline.
A new study found a 20% higher risk that an older person would experience "subjective cognitive decline" if they'd gone...
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Could Lower Your Odds for Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 13, 2024
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Eating a healthy diet that dampens inflammation in the body could lower your odds for dementia, especially if you already have heart risk factors, a new Swedish study shows.
So-called anti-inflammatory diets focus on foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish and ...
Dementia May Not Be as Common Among Parkinson's Patients as Thought
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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Many people with Parkinson's disease may fear dementia as a common consequence of the disease.
But new research suggests dementia is not inevitable with Parkinson's, and in fact is less common than presumed.
If dementia does occur, it typically does so much later ...
Fish Oil Might Help High-Risk Older Adults Avoid Alzheimer's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2024
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Fish oil supplements might help high-risk seniors stave off Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.
14 Risk Factors Raise Your Odds for Odds for Dementia
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2024
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New research has added two conditions to the list of 12 risk factors that boost the chances of a dementia diagnosis.
The good news? You can guard against the development of both and researchers offer advice on exactly how to do that.
In a study published Wednesday ...
Wildfire Smoke Exposure Linked With Higher Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2024
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The wildfires thats are increasing with climate change could harm the future brain health of humanity, a new study suggests.
Eating Less Processed Red Meat Could Cut Your Odds for Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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Skip the bacon and those holiday hot dogs: A new study finds eating processed red meats raises your odds for dementia.
Overall, just two servings per week of processed red meat was linked to a 14% rise in dementia risk, compared to folks who ate less than three servings ...
AI Is Helping Doctors Interpret a Crucial Brain Test
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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Artificial intelligence is adding new luster to the old-fashioned EEG brain scan, increasing the potential usefulness of the century-old medical test, a new report says.
The EEG, or electroencephalogram, tracks brain activity through a dozen or more electrodes stuck to t...
Blood Test 91% Accurate at Predicting Alzheimer's, Outperforming Doctors
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 29, 2024
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A new test gauging levels of key proteins in the blood was far more accurate than doctor assessments in spotting Alzheimer's disease in pe...
Shingles Vaccine Could Lower Dementia Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2024
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Older people who avail themselves of the newest shingles vaccine could reap a hidden benefit: A significant drop in their odds of developing dementia.
One expert applauded the new findings.
"Dementia isn’t an inevitable part of aging; it’s caused by d...
Where Your Body Stores Fat Could Affect Odds for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2024
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Finding yourself packing on the pounds around your waist and arms? If so, you might be at heightened risk for neurological illnesses like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, new researc...
Retired Rugby Players Face Risks for Dementia, CTE
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2024
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Alix Popham played in two rugby World Cups and won a Six Nations Grand Slam before retiring in 2011 as a professional in the rough-and-tumble game.
Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer May Lower Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2024
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Hormone therapy for breast cancer might reduce a woman's later risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.
Overall, hormone therapy is associated with a 7% lower risk of...
AI Better at Predicting Progression to Alzheimer's Than Standard Care
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2024
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An AI program has proven better than doctors at sifting through the telltale signs that indicate who with early dementia will progress to Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.