Parental education tied to cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults
Parental education may protect offspring's cognitive health later in life, according to a study published online May 30 in JAMA Network Open.
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Digital screening during primary care visits may lead to earlier dementia detection and care
A trio of studies led by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers has found that digital testing during primary care visits showed some promise as a tool for early identification of Alzheimer's disease and dementia ...
Jun 3, 2025
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Investing in relationships builds resilience for dementia caregivers, study finds
When assistant professor of communication Amanda Cooper was in graduate school, her grandparents began to decline. She watched her large family, comprising of her father, his nine siblings, and 50 of her first cousins rally ...
Jun 2, 2025
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Brewed for longevity: Drinking coffee linked with healthy aging in women
Findings from a new study of almost 50,000 women followed for 30 years suggest that a morning cup of coffee might do more than boost energy; it could also help women stay sharp, strong and mentally well as they age.
Jun 2, 2025
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Study finds seniors are money savvy—until dementia sets in
Older adults are quite aware of their financial abilities—and these abilities actually improve with age—that is, until dementia sets in, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Jun 2, 2025
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Study suggests obesity contributes to anxiety and cognitive impairment
With rates of obesity and anxiety both on the rise—especially among younger Americans—new research suggests that the two conditions may be connected through interactions between the gut and the brain. The study, conducted ...
Jun 1, 2025
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Around 1 in 7 US adults who smoke may have some degree of disability, analysis suggests
Around one in seven US adults who currently smoke may have some degree of disability, suggests the first study of its kind published in the journal Tobacco Control.
May 29, 2025
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Chronic loneliness may harm cognitive health in young adults
Young and middle-aged adults who live with chronic loneliness may be at risk for early cognitive decline, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Human Development and Family Studies.
May 29, 2025
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Night owls face higher risk of cognitive decline than morning people, study finds
Are you a morning or an evening person? Those who stay up at night and go to bed late are more likely to suffer cognitive decline than morning people, UMCG research shows.
May 28, 2025
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Q&A: What is normal pressure hydrocephalus, the condition Billy Joel just revealed?
Musician Billy Joel recently canceled his concert tour, announcing he will undergo physical therapy for a condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus that is affecting his hearing, vision and balance.
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