Alzheimer's & Cognition
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New blood biomarker to detect early dementia?
The study team is looking to source a larger sample size of AD blood samples to replicate the findings.
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Impaired vision an overlooked dementia risk factor
“A very large fraction of vision impairment, possibly in excess of 80%, is avoidable or has simply yet to be addressed.”
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Virtual reality an ‘exciting opportunity’ for geriatric psychiatry
There is evidence that VR technology is feasible for older adults, with specific applications in cognitive disorders, said Dr. Harmehr Sekhon.
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Nap length linked to cognitive changes
Plus: Swiss Army robot does it all, a napping double whammy, and historic parasites.
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Do personality traits predict cognitive decline?
“Our results suggest that high conscientiousness and low neuroticism may protect individuals against mild cognitive impairment.”
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Meta-analysis confirms neuroprotective benefit of metformin
Metformin, the most commonly prescribed antidiabetic drug, may be neuroprotective, while diabetes is associated with an excess risk of...
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Long-term cannabis use linked to dementia risk factors
“We saw that long-term cannabis users showed a decline in IQ from childhood to adulthood.”
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Study: Physical fitness in children linked with concentration, quality of life
VO2max scores were strongly associated with health-related quality of life.
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Physical fitness tied to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
“As people’s fitness improved, their risk of Alzheimer’s disease decreased – it was not an all-or-nothing proposition.”
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Experimental drug may boost executive function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers also reported improvements in patients’ ability to complete daily activities, especially in complex tasks.
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More evidence that COVID ‘brain fog’ is biologically based
Patients whose cognitive symptoms developed during the acute phase of COVID-19 had the highest levels of brain inflammation.