Alzheimer's & Cognition
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Inflammatory diet is linked to dementia
Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort analysis reveals ties to all-cause dementia, but not Alzheimer’s dementia.
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Prevalence of dementia before age 65 much higher than expected
These new prevalence data imply that there are approximately 175,000 persons with young-onset dementia in the United States.
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Alzheimer’s disease plasma biomarkers may be nuanced
Blood tests are powerful, but results may be affected by other clinical factors.
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Changes in metabolism tied to risk of subsequent dementia
"These metabolites flag early and late pathology and may be relevant as targets for prevention of dementia."
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‘Staggering’ increase in global dementia cases predicted by 2050
Estimates of expected increases can and should inform policy and planning efforts, researchers say.
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Coffee and the brain: ‘Concerning’ new data
High levels of consumption may have adverse long-term effects on the brain.
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Remote cognitive assessments get positive mark
Increasing trend in the past few years was bolstered by the COVID-19 epidemic, but the practice appears to be here to stay.
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Reducing air pollution is linked to slowed brain aging and lower dementia risk
The findings have implications for individual behaviors as well as public policy.
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First guidance on appropriate use of controversial Alzheimer’s drug
“This is a first-in-class drug where the vast majority of clinicians have no experience with it.”
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Dementia caregivers benefit from telehealth support
Delivery of an intervention to improve caregiver quality of life was equivalent to in-person delivery.
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