For older adults, deterioration in cognitive function is seen prior to cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online April 20 in JAMA Network Open.
Apr 28, 2026
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When college students drink very heavily or to the point of blacking out, they're more likely to report poorer cognitive functioning the next day, like forgetting someone's name or having trouble making decisions, according ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Most older adults maintain stable cognitive functioning, independence and healthy social lives as they age, according to a new longitudinal study from Karolinska Institutet. The findings also show that stronger social support ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Up to 80% of people who receive chemotherapy experience cancer-related cognitive impairment, which most commonly involves mild-to-moderate changes such as difficulty paying attention, memory lapses, and struggles with multitasking. ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow. The study, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, analyzed ...
Apr 19, 2026
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Older Chinese immigrants living in neighborhoods with greater access to community amenities, services, and supportive infrastructure experienced slower cognitive decline over time, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Apr 14, 2026
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Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Many municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water—a process called community water fluoridation—as a public health ...
Apr 13, 2026
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As the world heats up, nights are warming faster than days where most people live—and this ambient heat affects how well and how long people sleep. A new article by eminent sleep scientists, including the presidents of the ...
Apr 9, 2026
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Preparing a home-cooked meal at least once a week may cut older people's risk of dementia by 30%, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. This risk may be 70% lower in older novice ...
Mar 24, 2026
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New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found no evidence that the transitional symptoms of menopause such as brain fog and memory problems have a lasting ...
Mar 16, 2026
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