Alzheimer's & Cognition
From the Journals
Unawareness of memory slips could indicate risk for Alzheimer’s
Over an 11-year study the people who declined in cognitive function were less aware of slips in their memory.
From the Journals
Walnuts linked to improved attention, psychological maturity in teens
Clinicians should advise adolescents “to eat a handful of walnuts three times a week for the rest of their lives. They may have a healthier brain...
Conference Coverage
Ablation for atrial fibrillation may protect the aging brain
Adults who had previously undergone catheter ablation were significantly less likely to be cognitively impaired during the 2-year study period,...
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The amazing brain
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Early menopause, delayed HT tied to Alzheimer’s pathology
The link between HT, dementia, and cognitive decline has been hotly debated since the initial release of findings from the Women’s Health...
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Mediterranean diet improves cognition in MS
Dietary modification showed stronger associations between diet and cognition with progressive disease as opposed to relapsing disease.
Literature Review
Obstructive sleep apnea linked to early cognitive decline
If the cognitive changes found in the study are, in fact, caused by OSA, it is unclear whether they are the beginning of long-term cognitive...
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Food insecurity linked to more rapid cognitive decline in seniors
Food insecurity is linked to a more rapid decline in executive function in older adults, a new study shows.
The findings were reported just...
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Urban green and blue spaces linked to less psychological distress
Investigators found that older adults living near parks or lakes saw lower risk of psychological distress. But do these findings have implications...
Literature Review
Phototherapy a safe, effective, inexpensive new option for dementia?
“This suggests that phototherapy may be one of the most promising nonpharmacological interventions for improving core symptoms of dementia.”
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Seven ‘simple’ cardiovascular health measures linked to reduced dementia risk in women
Adherence to an American Heart Association guideline, even in part, modulated dementia risk.