by Karolinska Institutet Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new study from Karolinska Institute, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Cardiovascular disease and dementia are major public health challenges that cause a significant burden on both health care and society. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in...
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Could a pill provide the dementia-fighting benefits of exercise? A study in mice raises the possibility
by Leigh Hopper, University of Southern California Credit: CC0 Public Domain Could we pack the dementia-fighting benefits of exercise into a pill? An intriguing mouse study conducted by USC scientists suggests it may be possible. Exercise boosts blood flow, reduces stress and more. It also prompts muscles to secrete messengers that guard against Alzheimer’s disease by activating...
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Unexplained changes in cholesterol may help identify older adults at risk for dementia
by American Heart Association Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When older adults have significant year-to-year fluctuations in their cholesterol levels without changes in medication, it could indicate an increased risk of developing dementia or cognitive decline, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024, held Nov. 16–18, 2024, in Chicago. “Older people...
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What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
by Nikki-Anne Wilson, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These changes are not always a cause for concern. But when they begin to disrupt daily life, it could indicate the first signs of dementia. Another term that can crop up...