BMI Declines Seen Seven Years Before Cognitive Impairment Diagnosis
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Significantly lower body mass index (BMI) occurs beginning approximately seven years before a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a study published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Psychiatry.Ji…
Learn MoreEste noviembre, reciba una prueba de memoria gratis de la Alzheimer’s Foundation
MARTES, 1 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La detección temprana de los problemas de memoria es importante.Puede descartar una variedad de problemas de la salud, entre ellos las deficiencias vitamínicas, una afección de la tiroides, la apnea d…
Learn MoreWhat’s Better for Your Brain, Crossword Puzzles or Computer Games?
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults looking to slow down memory loss might find some help in a classic brain-teaser: the crossword puzzle.That’s the suggestion of a small study that followed older adults with mild cognitive impair…
Learn MoreMeta-Analysis Shows Decrease in Dementia Risk With HTN Treatment
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Antihypertensive treatment is associated with a reduced risk for dementia, according to an individual patient data meta-analysis from randomized clinical trials published online Oct. 25 in the European Heart…
Learn MoreGet a Free Memory Screening From the Alzheimer’s Foundation This November
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Early detection of memory issues is important. It can help rule in or out a variety of health issues, including vitamin deficiency, thyroid condition, sleep apnea, urinary tract infection and, of course, Alzhei…
Learn MoreUntreated Depression May Increase Later Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Symptomatic depression is associated with a 51 percent increased risk of dementia, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Biological Psychiatry.Liu Yang, M.D., from Fudan University in Shanghai, and …
Learn MoreHalloween puede ser terrorífico para las personas con demencia, pero usted puede ayudarlas
JUEVES, 27 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Halloween, cuando de repente hay decoraciones terroríficas y un montón de desconocidos tocan a la puerta, puede ser terrorífico para una persona que vive con demencia.Es posible mantener a un ser queri…
Learn MoreMantener la presión arterial a raya podría reducir las probabilidades de demencia
MIÉRCOLES, 26 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Controlar la hipertensión, de los adultos mayores podría ser una de las “mejores opciones” para reducir el riesgo de desarrollar demencia, informan unos investigadores australianos.”Dada la població…
Learn MoreExposure to Air Pollution May Raise Risk for Dementia
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Higher exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Oct. 26 in Neurology.Ehsan Abolhasani…
Learn MoreHalloween Can Be a Scary Time for People With Dementia. Here’s How to Help
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When there are suddenly creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers, Halloween can be frightening for someone living with dementia. It is possible to keep a loved one living with the dis…
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