Certain processed foods and beverages linked to declines in brain health
You may want to think twice before snacking on a Slim Jim or downing a soda. They could alter your brain health over time.
Sep 29, 2025
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Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction: Cognitive Dysfunction
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Cognitive impairments linked with premature death among Americans with chronic diseases
Researchers at New Mexico State University have found that cognitive impairments may increase the risk of premature death in Americans with chronic diseases.
Sep 29, 2025
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Widespread presence of threadworm suggests other forgotten diseases may be making a comeback
USC researchers have found evidence of threadworm (Strongyloides stercoralis) in South Carolina in two different studies. Their research, which was published in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, was led ...
Sep 25, 2025
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Sharp rise in memory and thinking problems among U.S. adults, study finds
A growing number of U.S. adults—particularly those under 40—are reporting serious challenges with memory, concentration and decision-making, according to a new study published in Neurology.
Sep 24, 2025
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Pairing up for health care visits helps most older adults who have tried it, poll finds
The visitor chairs in America's health care clinics are getting put to good use, according to a new poll of older adults.
Sep 24, 2025
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Soccer heading does most damage to brain area critical for cognition, brain imaging study finds
A brain imaging technique developed by Columbia researchers has identified areas in the brain's cerebral cortex—just behind the forehead—that are most damaged by the repetitive impacts from heading a soccer ball. Their study ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Adopting healthy habits can improve cognitive decline, study shows
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more than demographic shifts; they point ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Childhood loneliness linked to cognitive decline in adulthood
Childhood loneliness is associated with cognitive decline and dementia risk in adulthood, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in JAMA Network Open.
Sep 15, 2025
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Tinnitus linked to cognitive impairment in older adults
In adults aged 60 years and older, tinnitus, especially severe and prolonged tinnitus, is significantly associated with cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in Brain Sciences.
Sep 11, 2025
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Study finds decline in long-term benzodiazepine use among older adults, but risks remain
Older adults are increasingly discontinuing benzodiazepines soon after hospital discharge, but a significant number continue use for months, putting them at risk for serious health problems, according to new research published ...
Sep 10, 2025
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