Alzheimer's & Cognition
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Anxiety Linked to a Threefold Increased Risk for Dementia
Anxiety may be a new risk factor to target in the prevention of dementia.
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Cognitive Breakdown: The New Memory Condition Primary Care Needs to Know
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An Effective Nondrug Approach to Improve Sleep in Dementia, Phase 3 Data Show
The program focused on components of sleep hygiene; activity and exercise; a tailored sleep routine; strategies to manage distress; natural and...
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Too Much Coffee Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
Moderate coffee consumption, however, may serve as a protective factor against cognitive decline.
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Almost 50% of Global Dementia Cases May Be Preventable
“It’s never too early or too late to act, with opportunities to make an impact at any stage of life.”
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Promising New Data Support GLP-1s for Dementia Prevention
“The slower loss of brain volume suggests liraglutide protects the brain, much like statins protect the heart.”
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Red Meat Tied to Increased Dementia Risk
Replacing processed red meat with nuts and legumes could potentially lower the increased risk.
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Tau Blood Test Flags Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease
“Plasma p-tau217, alone or in combination with invasive tests, can be used accurately to assess amyloid positivity in cognitively unimpaired...
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Blood Biomarkers Are Highly Accurate in Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
A blood test for Alzheimer’s disease could lead to more people receiving an accurate and earlier diagnosis, potentially resulting in a better...
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Alzheimer’s Blood Test in Primary Care Could Slash Diagnostic, Treatment Wait Times
“After an initial blood test, we might be able to rule out or rule in individuals who should go to a specialist for further follow-up and testing...
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New Models Predict Time From Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia
Researchers have incorporated the models in an easy-to-use calculator as a prototype tool that physicians can use to discuss prognosis and...