Alzheimer's & Cognition
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Neurology, psychiatry studies overlook sex as a variable
This study points to a need for funding agencies to demand that researchers meet their mandates on sex- and gender-based analysis.
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Study casts doubt on safety, efficacy of L-serine supplementation for AD
When given to patients with AD, L-serine supplements could be driving abnormally increased serine levels in the brain even higher.
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Higher industriousness reduces risk of predementia syndrome in older adults
Certain facets of conscientiousness could be treatment targets to reduce motoric cognitive risk syndrome and dementia.
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Best antioxidants to prevent age-related dementia identified?
“A careful examination of the evidence is required to learn how antioxidants influence the complex pathology of dementia, because it appears to be...
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Residential green space linked to better cognitive function
The researchers found lower rates of depression might contribute to the cognitive benefits associated with green-space exposure.
FDA/CDC
FDA clears diagnostic test for early Alzheimer’s
“There is a new option that can typically be completed the same day and can give doctors the same information regarding brain amyloid status,...
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Seven hours of sleep is ideal for middle aged and older
Too much or too little sleep may contribute to poor mental health and cognitive performance.
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Severe COVID-19 adds 20 years of cognitive aging: Study
The impairment is “equivalent to losing 10 IQ points.”
Conference Coverage
Cutting dementia risk in AFib: Does rhythm control strategy matter?
The way sinus rhythm is restored in patients with atrial fibrillation might make a difference to risk for later dementia.
Conference Coverage
Cutting dementia risk in atrial fibrillation: Does rhythm control strategy matter?
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Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...