by Laura Bailey, University of Michigan For older Americans, poor hand grip may be a sign of impaired cognition and memory, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Michigan and North Dakota State University followed nearly 14,000 participants from the 2006 Health and Retirement Study, age 50 and older, for eight years. They...
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Genes vs. lifestyle: Study ‘undermines fatalistic view of dementia’
By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey A new study investigates the effect of leading a healthful lifestyle on people who have a genetic predisposition to developing dementia. Elżbieta Kuźma, Ph.D., and David Llewellyn, Ph.D., from the University of Exeter Medical School in the United Kingdom, are the joint lead authors of the new research,...
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Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia
by University of Exeter Apathy is the most common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia, with a bigger impact on function than memory loss—yet it is under-researched and often forgotten in care. A new study has found that apathy is present nearly half of all people with dementia, with researchers finding it is often distinct from depression. Although common, apathy is often ignored as it is less...
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Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?
New study looks at timing and number of mentally stimulating activities AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY MINNEAPOLIS – A new study has found that mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, playing games, crafting and participating in social activities are linked to a lower risk or delay of age-related memoryloss called mild cognitive impairment, and that...
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Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?
New study looks at timing and number of mentally stimulating activities MINNEAPOLIS – A new study has found that mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, playing games, crafting and participating in social activities are linked to a lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss called mild cognitive impairment, and that the timing and...
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Memories form ‘barrier’ to letting go of objects for people who hoard
by University of Bath New research conducted at the University of Bath has demonstrated important differences in how people with and without hoarding problems discard objects and the role their memories play. It was already known that hoarding behaviour is driven by a strong emotional connection with objects. But the new experimental findings, published online in the journal Behavior Therapy, show that for people who hoard this connection may...
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More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time
Rutgers-led study of post-menopausal women finds potential risks and benefits RUTGERS UNIVERSITY How much vitamin D can boost memory, learning and decision-making in older adults, and how much is too much? A unique Rutgers-led study found that overweight and obese older women who took more than three times the recommended daily dose of vitamin D...
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New drug that turns back the clock on memory loss from depression and aging makes the brain ‘youthful’ again – and it is set for human trials
Scientists at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health have developed a new drug to reverse memory loss related to aging and depression Currently, there are no drugs to treat memory loss from aging and depression The drug is a ‘tweaked’ version of compounds that treat depression and anxiety Aging mice saw improved significantly improved memory on the drug It may help treat the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease Human trials are set to begin in about two years, the researchers announced...
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New experimental drug rapidly repairs age-related memory loss and improves mood
A team of Canadian scientists has developed a fascinating new experimental drug that is purported to result in rapid improvements to both mood and memory following extensive animal testing. It’s hoped the drug will move to human trials within the next two years. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a key neurotransmitter, and when altered it can...
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Sleep apnea creates gaps in life memories: Study
People with sleep apnoea struggle to remember details of memories from their own lives, potentially making them vulnerable to depression, new research has shown. Estimated to affect more than 936 million people worldwide*, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a serious condition that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with OSA are...