Alzheimer's & Cognition
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Sleep Apnea Hard on the Brain
Could treating obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders reduce the risk of cognitive impairment?
From the Journals
‘Remarkable’ Study Tracks Timeline of Biomarker Changes 20 Years Before Alzheimer’s disease
Levels of Abeta42 in CSF and the ratio of Abeta42 to Abeta40 in people who developed Alzheimer’s disease diverged from those of peers who remained...
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Oral Herpes Tied to Double Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Past infection with HSV in older adults was linked to higher risk for developing dementia, study finds.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The “major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging” is being eliminated.
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Galantamine Supplements Found Mislabeled, Contaminated
Generic versions of galantamine contained content as labeled; however, supplements varied widely and a third contained bacteria.
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Does the Internet Protect the Elderly From Cognitive Decline?
Study suggests moderate use of the Internet daily could reduce risk for dementia in elderly users.
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Bariatric Surgery Yields Significant Cognitive Benefits
The study results suggest that cognitive improvements begin shortly after bariatric surgery and are long lasting.
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Undiagnosed Cirrhosis May Underlie Some Dementia Cases
New study points to possible hepatic encephalopathy as underlying cause for dementia.
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Playing Music Tied to Better Cognition in Later Life
Learning to play an instrument or singing in a group is linked to improved executive function, study finds.
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High Rate of Dementia Among Attendees in Adult Day Service Centers
Adult day service centers can delay institutionalization of those with dementia.
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Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Better Cognition in Later Life
“The mechanistic link between lifestyle and cognition could be attributed in part to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities of each...