Geriatrics
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Distinct suicidal thought patterns flag those at highest risk
New research indicates that ideation and cognition “may act as independent risk factors for suicidal behavior.”
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Childhood trauma tied to increased Parkinson’s disease severity
The relationship between childhood trauma and PD appears to be dose dependent, new research shows.
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Any level of physical activity tied to better later-life memory
Those who exercised to any extent in adulthood had significantly better cognitive scores later in life, compared with their peers who were...
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Higher dementia risk in women explained?
A new analysis of data found almost no evidence of sex differences in most known risk factors for dementia.
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Diabetes drug tied to lower dementia risk
Risk for dementia is doubled in adults with T2DM, say the authors of a new paper.
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Slowing, not stopping, Alzheimer’s a better goal for clinical trials?
The authors of a new report call for a “reframing” of how researchers define “clinically meaningful” in randomized controlled trials.
Commentary
What’s new in brain health?
A new study shows that nonmedical treatment is effective in people with frequent episodic and chronic tension-type headache.
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Cognitive testing for older drivers: Is there a benefit?
A policy designed to weed out cognitively impaired drivers over age 75 had the unforeseen effect of exposing them to injuries incurred while...
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Similar brain atrophy in obesity and Alzheimer’s disease
The findings of a new study suggest that managing excess weight might slow cognitive decline and lower the risk for AD.
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Six healthy lifestyle habits linked to slowed memory decline
A healthy diet emerged as the strongest deterrent, in a new study.
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Nine more minutes a day of vigorous exercise tied to better cognition
‘Even minor differences in daily behavior appeared meaningful for cognition in this study.’