Alzheimer's & Cognition
From the Journals
Irisin Shows Potential as Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker
Measuring irisin levels could theoretically help individualize physical exercise routines designed to combat cognitive decline.
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Ultraprocessed Foods May Be an Independent Risk Factor for Poor Brain Health
Eating more ultraprocessed foods may increase the risk for cognitive decline and stroke, while eating more unprocessed or minimally processed...
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Protecting Patients From Cybercrime: Advice for Mental Health Clinicians
Seniors may have lower cognitive functioning or impaired decision-making; in addition, they are often socially isolated and have poor health and...
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Do Antipsychotic Overprescribing Warning Letters Work?
The intervention reduced quetiapine use among all patients with dementia.
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Does Racism in Black Americans Boost Alzheimer’s Risk?
Alzheimer’s disease is twice as prevalent in Black Americans as in Whites, at 18.6% and 10%, respectively, and the difference can’t be attributed...
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Lecanemab’s Promise and Peril: Alzheimer’s Treatment Dilemma
A study found a minimum clinically important difference for lecanemab treatment in mild disease and possible amyloid-related abnormalities on on...
Commentary
Nocturnal Hot Flashes and Alzheimer’s Risk
Study results provide further evidence to support the possibility that agents that reduce nighttime hot flashes (including hormone therapy) may...
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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Poorer Cognition in Older Adults
Data from a large cohort study suggested the need for improved strategies to diagnose and treat urinary symptoms in older adults.
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Widespread, Long-Held Practice in Dementia Called Into Question
Opinion
It Would Be Nice if Olive Oil Really Did Prevent Dementia
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Inappropriate Medication Use Persists in Older Adults With Dementia
Data from a cross-sectional analysis suggested troubling trends in use of medications by older adults.