Tag: cognitive disorders
Exploring the Role of Physical Frailty in Dementia Onset
A major new study has provided fresh insight into the connection between physical frailty and dementia, suggesting that…
FAU study finds lifestyle changes can slow cognitive decline
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). By…
Simple blood test may speed up early Alzheimer’s diagnosis
In a landmark study focusing on Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at the University of California, San Diego…
Weight variation as a potential contributor to cognitive decline in later life
Adults aged 65 and older who lose more than five per cent of their body weight, or whose…
Can eye tests uncover the earliest clues of Alzheimer’s disease?
Within the next few years, a simple eye examination could offer doctors a new way of detecting Alzheimer’s…
Helping Others Found to Delay Cognitive Decline
Recent evidence suggests that meaningful social engagement can be a powerful safeguard for brain health. A team from…
US POINTER Trial Shows Structured Lifestyle Changes Can Slow Cognitive Decline
In US POINTER, participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a structured, higher-intensity lifestyle programme or…
Global Study Finds Longer Survival Among People Diagnosed with Dementia
Survival prospects for individuals diagnosed with dementia have improved significantly in recent years, according to a major international…
Regular Physical Activity Could Help Preserve Cognitive Function
Physical activity has long been recognised as a key component of overall health and wellbeing. Still, new research…
Emerging Study Reveals Hidden Contributions of Nieces and Nephews in Dementia Care
A recent Virginia Tech study has drawn attention to the important yet often unrecognised role that nieces and…
Associations Between Gut Microbiota, Food Insecurity, and Cognitive Decline Risk in Adults
A recent study, partially led by researchers at Mount Sinai, has unveiled a significant relationship between the composition…
Money Management in Older Adults Falters with Onset of Dementia
Older adults tend to have a keen awareness of their financial capabilities, which, intriguingly, often improves with age—provided…