Pioglitazone Use Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in T2DM
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), pioglitazone use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia, especially in those with a history of ischemic heart disease or stroke, according to a study publish…
Learn MoreSleep Meds Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in White Older Adults
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Frequent sleep medication use is associated with an increased risk for dementia in White older adults, according to a study published online Jan. 31 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.Yue Leng, Ph.D., fro…
Learn MoreUnas peores escuelas podrían aumentar las tasas de demencia décadas más tarde
MARTES, 14 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Qué tienen que ver la raza y la educación temprana con el riesgo de demencia de los adultos mayores?Bastante, sugiere un nuevo estudio.Los investigadores dedicaron décadas a monitorizar el inicio de l…
Learn MoreLower State-Level Educational Quality During Childhood Tied to Later Dementia
TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — State-level educational quality during childhood is associated with incident dementia in older adults, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in JAMA Neurology.Yenee Soh, Sc.D., from Kaiser Permanente …
Learn MorePoorer Schools Could Bring Higher Dementia Rates Many Decades Later
TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — What do race and early education have to do with dementia risk among seniors? Quite a bit, a new study suggests.Researchers spent decades tracking the onset of dementia among nearly 21,000 U.S. seniors, befor…
Learn MoreStaying Married in Midlife Tied to Lower Later Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Staying married in midlife is associated with a lower risk for dementia, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Aging and Health.Vegard Skirbekk, Ph.D., from the Norwegian Institute of Publ…
Learn MoreCuidar dientes y encías podría proteger al cerebro que envejece
JUEVES, 2 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuidar bien los dientes (cepillarse, usar hilo dental, realizar revisiones dentales regulares) es, por supuesto, importante para una buena salud. Ahora, los investigadores señalan que también es esencia…
Learn MoreRelacionan las pastillas para dormir con un mayor riesgo de demencia
MIÉRCOLES, 1 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas mayores que toman con frecuencia somníferos quizá aumenten su riesgo de desarrollar enfermedad de Alzheimer, advierte un nuevo estudio.Los somníferos están entre los medicamentos de uso …
Learn MoreSocial Isolation Tied to Wide Variety of Dementia Risk Factors
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Social isolation is associated with risk factors for Alzheimer disease-related dementias (ADRD), across lifestyle behaviors, physical health, and mental health, according to a study published online Feb. 1 in…
Learn MoreCaring for Teeth, Gums May Safeguard Aging Brains
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Taking good care of your teeth — brushing, flossing, regular dental checkups — is, of course, important for good health. Now researchers say it’s also vital for brain health.While it was already clear that …
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