Psychology & Psychiatry
Severe depression linked to dementia in seniors
(HealthDay)—Major and worsening depression may significantly increase seniors' risk of dementia, a new study suggests.
Apr 12, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression subtype may put seniors at higher risk for cognitive decline
Serious and escalating depression in the elderly may almost double the likelihood of dementia, according to a study led by UC San Francisco, and could be an independent risk factor for cognitive decline, rather than just ...
Mar 24, 2016
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Neuroscience
Metabolic syndrome tied to risk of mild cognitive impairment
(HealthDay)—The incidence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and MCI progression to dementia is increased in association with metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a study published online Feb. 29 in JAMA Neurology.
Mar 2, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New study indicates ankle-brachial index associated with mild cognitive impairment
In a large population-based study of randomly selected participants in Germany, researchers found that mild cognitive impairment (MCI) occurred significantly more often in individuals diagnosed with a lower ankle brachial ...
Jul 22, 2015
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Is it dementia, or just normal aging? New tool may help triage
Researchers at Mayo Clinic developed a new scoring system to help determine which elderly people may be at a higher risk of developing the memory and thinking problems that can lead to dementia. The study is published in ...
Mar 18, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Are antipsychotic drugs more dangerous to dementia patients than we think?
Drugs aimed at quelling the behavior problems of dementia patients may also hasten their deaths more than previously realized, a new study finds.
Mar 18, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Healthy eating, exercise, and brain-training
A comprehensive programme providing older people at risk of dementia with healthy eating guidance, exercise, brain training, and management of metabolic and vascular risk factors appears to slow down cognitive decline, according ...
Mar 11, 2015
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
World Alzheimer Report 2014 reveals persuasive evidence for dementia risk reduction
The World Alzheimer Report 2014 'Dementia and Risk Reduction: An analysis of protective and modifiable factors', released today, calls for dementia to be integrated into both global and national public health programmes alongside ...
Sep 16, 2014
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study examines association between small-vessel disease, Alzheimer pathology
Cerebral small-vessel disease (SVD) and Alzheimer disease (AD) pathology appear to be associated.
May 12, 2014
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Neuroscience
Physical activity is beneficial for late-life cognition
Physical activity in midlife seems to protect from dementia in old age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. Those who engaged in physical activity at least twice a week had a lower risk ...
Apr 9, 2014
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