All articles tagged: Age-related cognitive decline (R41.81)

In-hospital delirium among older adults hospitalized for COVID-19 is associated with increased functional disability and cognitive impairment postdischarge, according to a study published online July 2 in JAMA Network Open.Ramya Kaushik, M.D., from the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, and colleagues assessed whe

Models can be constructed that predict cognitive decline using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores over time for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia, according to a study published online July 10 in Neurology.Pieter J. van der Veere, M.D., from the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam, and colleagues constr

Worse midlife executive function and processing speed are seen with consistently higher or moderate/increasing inflammation starting in early adulthood, according to a study published online July 3 in Neurology.Amber L. Bahorik, Ph.D., from the University of California in San Francisco, and colleagues used data from the Coronary Artery R

Higher long-term adherence to healthy dietary patterns is associated with an increased likelihood of healthy aging, according to a study presented at NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, held from June 29 to July 2 in Chicago.Anne-Julie Tessier, R.D., Ph.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health i

A new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.In clinical trials, donanemab (Kisunla) modestly slowed the pace of thinking declines among patients in the early stages of the m

A self-administered gerocognitive examination (SAGE) is easily incorporated into primary care provider (PCP) visits, and its use significantly increases detection of new cognitive conditions/concerns in older adults, according to a study published online June 12 in Frontiers in Medicine.Douglas W. Scharre, M.D., from The Ohio State Univ

Lower cognitive function in adolescence is associated with increased risk of early-onset stroke, according to a study published online June 27 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.Aya Bardugo, M.D., from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and colleagues examined the association between adolescent cognitive function and

For high-risk patients with hypertension, vigorous physical activity (VPA) may preserve cognitive function, according to a study published online June 6 in Alzheimer's & Dementia.Richard Kazibwe, M.D., from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and colleagues categorized the baseline self-re

The article discusses how mentally stimulating jobs may delay cognitive decline. Complex tasks promote neuroplasticity, enhancing mental resilience. Continuing education, hobbies, and social engagement are practical ways to boost cognitive activity, offering hope for aging populations.

A study suggests a possible link between mouth herpes simplex virus and dementia. Researchers found higher levels of the virus in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. This association raises questions about the role of viral infections in neurodegenerative conditions.

The article discusses how music can improve cognitive health in people over 40. It explores the positive effects of music on memory, attention, and overall brain function, emphasizing its potential for enhancing mental well-being in older adults.

Bariatric surgery may slow cognitive decline for people with obesity, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging.Evan L. Reynolds, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues examined the effect of surgical weight loss on cognition in individuals with clas

A study discussed on CNN suggests that disrupted sleep patterns may be linked to cognitive decline in later life, emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy sleep habits for brain health.

Higher consumption of whole grains is associated with a slower rate of global cognitive decline, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in Neurology.Xiaoran Liu, Ph.D., from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and colleagues examined the association of whole-grain consumption with longitudinal change in global cognition