by University College London Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, and wealth influence the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia in later life and whether a person is likely to recover, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in Scientific Reports, followed 8,442 adults aged 50 and above...
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Games, puzzles and reading can slow cognitive decline in the elderly—even in those with mild cognitive impairment
September 10, 2024 by Ann Kellett, Texas A&M University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe aging process can lead to diminished cognitive functioning for older adults. In addition, about 10 percent of people previously diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment develop Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia every year. Although a few studies have found that activities...
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Lack of purpose and personal growth in older age may precede mild cognitive impairment
August 13, 2024 by British Medical Journal seniorCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Feeling that your life lacks purpose and that there are few opportunities for personal growth in older age may precede the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a frequent precursor of dementia, suggests research published online in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry....
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Brain imaging study shows how THC in cannabis disrupts brain activity and may cause cognitive impairment
JUNE 5, 2024 by Noah Brown, Massachusetts General Hospital Resting-state functional connectivity after THC intoxication. Credit: Neuropsychopharmacology (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41386-024-01876-5A new study led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals that the main psychoactive component in cannabis or marijuana disrupts the normal connections and activity of the brain’s prefrontal cortex, a region that is crucial...
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Expanding use of brief assessment tools to increase early detection of mild cognitive impairment in primary care
REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE INDIANAPOLIS – Mild cognitive impairment, which occurs in about one in six individuals in the U.S., age 65 and older, remains substantially underdiagnosed, especially in disadvantaged populations. Convened by the non-profit UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, The Brief Cognitive Assessment Work Group, is composed of 15 clinicians, researchers and health systems administrators from across the U.S. The group advocates for...
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AHA Backs Screening for Cognitive Impairment After Stroke
Megan Brooks May 01, 2023 Screening for cognitive impairment should be part of multidisciplinary care for stroke survivors, the American Heart Association (AHA) says in a new scientific statement. “Cognitive impairment after stroke is very common, is associated with other post-stroke outcomes, and often has significant impact on the quality of life,” Nada El Husseini, MD, MHSc, chair of...
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Mitochondria power supply failure may cause age-related cognitive impairment
by Salk Institute Electron microscopic image of neurons in the brain showing the presynaptic boutons (yellow), mitochondria (purple), and synapses (blue). Credit: Salk Institute Brains are like puzzles, requiring many nested and co-dependent pieces to function well. The brain is divided into areas, each containing many millions of neurons connected across thousands of synapses. These synapses,...
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Researcher finds olive oil to improve brain health, memory in mild cognitive impairment individuals
by Matt Crouch, Auburn University An Auburn University study tested the effects the consumption of extra virgin olive oil or refined olive oil had on participants experiencing mild cognitive impairment. Credit: Auburn University at Montgomery Extra virgin olive oil may have positive effects on individuals with mild cognitive impairment, according to a recently completed study...
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Drug Combo Promising in Vascular Cognitive Impairment: LACI-2
Sue Hughes February 13, 2023 A combination of two drugs has shown promising results, including a reduction in cognitive impairment in patients who have had a lacunar stroke, and is seen as a new therapeutic approach for patients with cerebral small vessel disease. The drugs — isosorbide mononitrate and cilostazol — stabilize endothelial function, which is a new therapeutic target for patients...
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Watch your step: Balance ability predicts cognitive impairment
by University of Tsukuba Credit: Ljupco Smokovski/Shutterstock Physical balance may not seem like it would be associated with cognitive function. But now, researchers from Japan have developed a new way to predict cognitive problems according to physical balance. In a study recently published in BMC Geriatrics, researchers from the University of Tsukuba have revealed a new measure...