Neuroscience
Migraine may increase subsequent dementia risk
Migraine is associated with an increased risk for subsequent dementia, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in The Journal of Headache and Pain.
Oct 5, 2022
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Vascular Dementia
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Examining the relationship between weight, gender and dementia
A substantial body of literature has analyzed the potential association between late-life body mass index (BMI) and dementia. Given that there are some data suggesting that estrogen has neuroprotective effects, it is possible ...
Aug 23, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Atopic eczema tied to higher risk for dementia in older adults
Atopic eczema is associated with a small but increased risk for incident dementia, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Aug 9, 2022
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Cardiology
How your eyes could help diagnose high blood pressure
Most people over the age of 40 regularly see an optometrist. But while most see their optometrist for an eye exam, many don't realize just how much our eyes can tell someone about our health. In fact, your eyes may actually ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Liver disease linked to higher risk of dementia: Study
People who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a buildup of fat cells in the liver, may have a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in the July 13, 2022, online issue of Neurology. Researchers also ...
Jul 13, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Challenging assumptions on the economic costs of dementia
Increasingly severe cognitive, behavioral, or motor symptoms due to the dysfunction and death of the brain's nerve cells are the hallmarks of the diseases that cause dementia. There is no cure and, therefore, patients with ...
Jun 3, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dementia metaphors help describe the condition, but can also perpetuate stigma and hinder treatment
Half a million Canadians are living with dementia and one in five Canadians has cared for someone with dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for many conditions causing "loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other ...
May 23, 2022
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Neuroscience
The added burden of young onset Alzheimer's disease
People diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at a younger age will experience faster symptom progression than their older counterparts, a new study has found, potentially causing their support systems to fall behind.
May 12, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
LATE: A common but largely unknown cause of dementia
If dementia is a general term that means thinking and memory has deteriorated to the point that it interferes with day-to-day function, what are the top three disorders that cause dementia in older individuals?
May 5, 2022
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Cardiology
Faster accumulation of cardiovascular risk factors linked to increased dementia risk
Cardiovascular disease risk factors, like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and smoking, are believed to play key roles in the likelihood of developing cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. A new study ...
Apr 20, 2022
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