Alzheimer's & Cognition
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Faster Brain Atrophy Linked to MCI
High levels of atrophy in the white matter and high enlargement in the ventricles are associated with earlier progression from normal cognition to...
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Experts Challenge New Diagnostic Criteria for Alzheimer’s disease
A multintional group of experts is recommending that the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease be limited to individuals with mild cognitive impairment...
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Being a Weekend Warrior Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Even limited physical activity may offer protective cognitive benefits.
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Novel Intervention Slows Cognitive Decline in At-Risk Adults
“We have developed a novel intervention, combining two interventions that if used separately have a weak effect but together have substantial and...
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A Finger-Prick Test for Alzheimer’s Disease?
The DROP-AD project is investigating the diagnostic performance of finger-prick collection to accurately measure p-tau217.
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More Evidence Ties Semaglutide to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
The findings align with recent evidence suggesting GLP-1 RAs may protect cognitive function.
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Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Are Here... Are Clinicians Ready?
An expert workgroup recommends two implementation pathways for Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers — one for current use for triaging and another...
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AHA Scientific Statement Links Three Common Cardiovascular Diseases to Cognitive Decline, Dementia
Compelling evidence of the inextricable link between heart health and brain health underscores the benefit of early intervention.
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White Matter Shows Decline After Bipolar Diagnosis
No significant differences appeared in the trajectories of cortical gray matter volume or thickness, hippocampal volume, or brain aging in adults...
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DIY Brain Stimulation Is Growing in Popularity, but Is It Safe, Effective?
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Smartphone Data Flag Early Dementia Risk in Older Adults
“Deficits in spatial navigation are one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease.”