Search Result For: Alzheimer

An older adult male sits at a table, resting his head in his head, staring pensively out of a window

Date: 2024/11/28 - 22:00

Cardiovascular risk may impact cognitive decline in men years earlier than women

Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors, including obesity, may face earlier brain health decline compared to women up to a decade sooner, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/27 - 15:00

Staying fit may lower dementia risk even in those genetically predisposed

High cardiorespiratory fitness could help lower a person's risk of dementia even if they are genetically predisposed to it, a recent study has found.

A woman in workout gear and wearable glucose monitor for diabetes sits to rest on a bench after a run

Date: 2024/11/26 - 18:00

Can developing type 2 diabetes before age 50 raise dementia risk?

Getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 may increase one's risk of developing dementia by 1.9 times, a new study has found.

Date: 2024/11/22 - 11:31

Any form of exercise can help rejuvenate the brain

Engaging in any form of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps maintain cognitive function as we age, new research suggests.

Date: 2024/11/21 - 22:00

Short-term menopausal hormone therapy may not affect cognitive function

New research suggests that short-term hormone therapy for menopause symptoms does not have long-term cognitive effects, whether harmful or beneficial.

Date: 2024/11/19 - 16:31

Could an innovative nasal spray delay Alzheimer’s by 10 years or more?

An experimental nasal spray has helped clear toxic protein buildups in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer's. Its developers believe the spray may help delay Alzheimer's by at least a decade.

A male wrapping a bandage around his knee.

Date: 2024/11/12 - 03:00

Ozempic and Wegovy May Provide Strong Relief from Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may provide strong relief from severe osteoarthritis knee pain, new research finds.

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Date: 2024/11/11 - 21:00

Low calcium, magnesium levels tied to poorer cognitive performance

Older adults with calcium and magnesium deficiencies also had poorer cognitive performance compared to peers with adequate micronutrient levels, a recent study has found.

An older woman sits on the ground outside an auto shop while closing her eyes and resting her head on one arm

Date: 2024/11/08 - 01:31

Daytime sleepiness may be a sign of higher dementia risk

Excessive daytime sleepiness could be an early sign of a pre-dementia condition called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a study suggests.

An older adult playing a game of dominos on a flat surface

Date: 2024/11/06 - 18:31

Can a combo of “active” therapies help lower dementia risk?

A combination of two “active” therapies may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, especially those with a type of severe depression and a genetic risk of Alzheimer's, a study indicates.