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All articles tagged: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness (R41.89)

HealthDay 11 July at 03.36 PM

In-Hospital Delirium Increases Risk for Functional Disability, Cognitive Impairment

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

HealthDay 10 July at 10.26 PM

Models Constructed to Predict Decline Over Time in MCI, Mild Dementia

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

HealthDay 08 July at 03.23 PM

Higher Inflammation From Early Adulthood Linked to Worse Cognition

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

HealthDay 05 July at 02.28 PM

Long-Term Healthy Dietary Patterns Linked to Healthy Aging

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

HealthDay 02 July at 04.04 PM

Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam Improves Detection of Cognitive Issues in Primary Care

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

HealthDay 28 June at 09.42 PM

Lower Cognitive Function in Adolescence Linked to Stroke Risk

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

HealthDay 24 June at 03.03 PM

Vigorous Physical Activity May Preserve Cognitive Function in High-Risk HTN

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

HealthDay 20 June at 04.11 PM

Cognitive Impairment Delayed With Genetic Variant

Cognitive impairment is delayed among persons who are heterozygous for the apolipoprotein E3 Christchurch variant (APOE3Ch), according to a study published in the June 20 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Yakeel T. Quiroz, Ph.D., from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and colleagues analyzed data

HealthDay 20 June at 03.57 PM

Burden of Chronic Health Conditions Increased for LGTBQ+ Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) have an increased burden of all chronic health conditions, disabilities, and limitations, according to a study published online June 20 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.Austin R. Waters, from the University of North Carolina a

HealthDay 13 June at 04.08 PM

Lifestyle Intervention Can Improve Cognition, Function in Early Alzheimer Disease

For patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early dementia due to Alzheimer disease (AD), comprehensive lifestyle changes may improve cognition and function, according to a study published online June 7 in Alzheimer's Research & Therapy.Dean Ornish, M.D., from Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, Californi

HealthDay 13 June at 03.43 PM

History of Low Birth-Weight Delivery Linked to Poorer Cognition

Women with a history of low birth-weight (LBW) delivery may have poorer cognition, according to a study published online June 12 in Neurology.Diana C. Soria-Contreras, Ph.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues examined the extent to which a lifetime history of LBW delivery is associated with c

Evalytics 13 May at 09.00 PM

Medical freedom vs. public health: Should fluoride be in our drinking water?

Several cities in the U.S. are banning fluoride in drinking water, citing health concerns. Critics argue that fluoride poses risks and lacks FDA approval for safety. Proponents maintain that fluoride is essential for dental health and helps prevent tooth decay.

Evalytics 06 May at 07.23 PM

The Impact of a Western Diet High in Fats and Sugars on Memory and Brain Development in Young Individuals

The article discusses the worrying trend of young people consuming high-fat, high-sugar Western diets. It highlights studies showing the negative impact on cognitive function and brain health. Overall, it emphasizes the risks and neurological implications of prolonged consumption of this diet among the youth.

Evalytics 05 February at 08.23 PM

Harmonizing Minds: How Music Boosts Cognitive Health After 40

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.

HealthDay 30 January at 04.30 PM

Strategies Needed to Improve Delivery of Alzheimer Disease-Modifying Therapies

Strategies are needed to improve the delivery of Alzheimer disease (AD) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), according to a report published online Jan. 30 by the RAND Corporation.Jodi L. Liu, Ph.D., from the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, California, and colleagues used a simulation model to examine how primary care capacity for early detect

HealthDay 23 January at 04.54 PM

Dietary Protein Intake Linked to Higher Odds of Healthy Aging

Dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, is associated with higher odds of healthy aging, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Andres V. Ardisson Korat, D.Sc., from Tufts University in Boston, and colleagues examined the long-term role of dietary protein intake in 48,762 h

HealthDay 14 December at 05.00 PM

Nidra Yoga Found to Aid Sleep and Cognition

Two weeks of 20-minute yoga nidra mindfulness training sessions might improve sleep, cognition, learning, and memory, even in novices, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in PLOS ONE.Karuna Datta, Ph.D., from the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India, and colleagues examined the effect of yoga nidra practice on co

HealthDay 08 December at 09.45 PM

Adenotonsillectomy No Aid for Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children

In children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), adenotonsillectomy does not significantly improve executive function or attention, according to a study published in the Dec. 5 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Susan Redline, M.D., from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and colleagues compared ear

HealthDay 08 December at 04.54 PM

Radiological Society of North America, Nov. 26-30

The annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America was held from Nov. 26 to 30 in Chicago, drawing nearly 25,000 participants, including radiologists, radiation oncologists, physicists in medicine, radiologic technologists, and other health care professionals. The conference featured scientific papers from a number of subspecialtie

HealthDay 05 December at 09.59 PM

One in Seven Adults Report Experiencing Long COVID

One in seven U.S. adults report having had long COVID at some point, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in PLOS ONE.David G. Blanchflower, Ph.D., from Dartmouth University in Hanover, New Hampshire, and Alex Bryson, Ph.D., from University College London, used data from the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey (June t

HealthDay 28 November at 04.47 PM

Pandemic's Impact on Child Cognitive, Emotional Well-Being Mixed

Pandemic exposure is associated with both positive and negative aspects of young children’s cognitive and emotional well-being, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in JAMA Network Open. Katherine E. Finegold, from the University of Toronto, and colleagues examined associations of pandemic exposure with neurocognitiv

HealthDay 01 November at 03.30 PM

Retinal Capillary Perfusion Tied to Cerebral Small Vessel Disease in Black Patients

Lower retinal capillary perfusion is associated with cerebral small vessel disease, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.Farzan Abdolahi, M.D., from University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and colleagues investigated whether retinal capillary perfusion, measured using optical cohere