Social Life at 60 May Shrink Risk of Dementia

PREVENTION: Researchers in London and Paris report staying in touch with friends and family in midlife activates centers of the brain that involve language and memory. It could be linked to better cognitive health. Learn more.

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Forgetfulness Might Depend On Time of Day

MEMORY: Can't remember something? Try waiting until later in the day. Researchers have identified a gene in mice that seems to influence memory recall at different times of day.

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About Half of Alzheimer's Cases are Mild

PREVENTION: RESEARCHERS reviewed data from the Framingham Heart Study to determine the latest trends in Alzheimer's dementia. What did they discover? Learn more.

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What is Dementia Like? Find Out.

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What does it actually feel like when one has some form of dementia? Four millenials with dementia in their families finds out in a real, visceral way on a special tour. Learn more.

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Happiness in Early Life May Prevent Dementia

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A study at UC San Francisco has found the odds of cognitive impairment are substantially higher for people with elevated depressive symptoms in early adulthood. Find out more.

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Can These Risk Tests Help Prevent Dementia?

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A substantial proportion of brain changes might be due to risk factors that can be modified, according to a study carried out in the Netherlands, which found that scores on a dementia test were linked to changes in brain structure and cognition. Find out more.

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Mediterranean Diet Can Protect Against Dementia

DIET: Researchers found in a German study the Mediterranean diet -- one rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil -- can protect the brain from the development of protein deposits and loss of brain matter. Learn more.

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No Smoking, Heart Health Linked to Cognitive Health

PREVENTION & TREATMENT: Researchers have found both smoking and cardiovascular disease impair the ability to learn and memorize. Find out more.

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Non-Drug Therapies Can Treat Depression in Dementia

Non-drug therapies, such as exercise, appear to be as, or more, effective than drugs for reducing symptoms of depression in people with dementia, says a team of international researchers.

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Could COVID-19 Lead to Alzheimer's?

THE CORONA VIRUS:
Around the world, dementia researchers are studying SARS-CoV-2 virus' (the cause of COVID-19) long-term effects on the brain and nervous system. It is clear the virus can have chronic consequences and we need to know more.

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Can Memorable Words Test for Alzheimer's?

MEMORY: A new computer-model reveals fascinating insights into why we remember some words more easily than others. Can NIH researchers further develop it into memory tests for Alzheimer’s and other dementias?

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5 Types of Blood Pressure Meds Can Reduce Dementia Risk

A global team of scientists has found by tracking the health of more than 31,000 adults through six longitudinal studies that treating high blood pressure with medication reduces the risk of dementia by 12 percent. It reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease even more – by 16 percent. Find out why.

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