Does Exercise Really Help Your Brain? Jury Still Out
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s long been thought that working out helps a person stay sharp, but a new review argues there’s little solid scientific evidence for the mental benefits of physical exercise.Individual clinical trial resul…
Learn MoreRisk for Dementia Increased With Low Bone Mineral Density
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Low bone mineral density is associated with an increased risk for developing dementia, according to a study published online March 22 in Neurology.Tian Xiao, M.D., from the Erasmus MC University Medical Cente…
Learn More¿Unos huesos más débiles debilitan al cerebro? Un estudio encuentra una conexión
JUEVES, 23 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En algunos adultos mayores, unos huesos que adelgazan podrían ser un precursor de una memoria menguante, sugiere un nuevo estudio.El estudio, de más de 3,600 adultos mayores, encontró que los que tenían …
Learn MoreDiabetes Plus Tooth Loss Tied to Worse Cognition
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The co-occurrence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and tooth loss is associated with worse cognitive function and a faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a study published online March 12 in the Jou…
Learn MoreWeaker Bones, Weakening Brain? Study Makes the Connection
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For some older adults, thinning bones may be a harbinger of waning memory, a new study suggests.The study, of more than 3,600 older adults, found that those with relatively low bone density were at greater …
Learn MoreEl delirio postoperatorio podría ser señal de un deterioro mental más rápido
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores con frecuencia desarrollan delirio después de una cirugía, y una nueva investigación encuentra que se asocia con una ritmo más rápido de deterioro mental.El estudio resalta la importa…
Learn MoreEl cerebro que envejece podría hacer que caminar y hablar a la vez sea más difícil
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los problemas para caminar y hablar o pensar al mismo tiempo podrían ser una señal de advertencia de una demencia en ciernes, sugiere un estudio reciente.No poder gestionar dos tareas de manera simultáne…
Learn MoreWalking & Talking at Same Time: Aging Brain May Make It Tougher
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Problems walking and talking or thinking at the same time might be a warning sign of impending dementia, a new study suggests.Being unable to juggle two tasks simultaneously has been recognized as a sign of …
Learn MorePost-Op Delirium Could Signal Faster Mental Decline
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults often develop delirium after surgery, and new research finds this is associated with a faster rate of mental decline.The study highlights the importance of preventing delirium to preserve brain …
Learn MoreReadmission Rates, Episode Costs Increased for Patients With Dementia
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) have higher hospital readmission rates and episode costs than those without ADRDs, according to a study published online March 16 in JAMA Network O…
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