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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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