Cognitive Impairment
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New AI Tool Predicting Brain Decline In Advance May Revolutionise Dementia Treatment
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a new AI tool that has the potential to revolutionise dementia treatment.
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One in Ten Older Americans Have Dementia, Says Study
Dementia affected one in ten Americans over 65, while 22% had mild cognitive impairment.
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High-Salt Diet May Result In Cognitive Impairment: Study
The study said that such a diet may cause a deficiency of the compound nitric oxide in the brain, even potentially contributing to development of Alzheimer's.
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Want To Reduce Risk Of Cognitive Decline? Eat Mushrooms, Says Study
A new study by researchers at National University of Singapore (NUS) has found that older people who consume more than two standard portions of mushroom per week, have half the risk of developing cognitive impairments.
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Can A Saliva Test Advance Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis?
A saliva test would prove useful in clinical settings for its ease and non-invasive nature. Scientists have identified biomarkers in saliva samples that can help in diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.
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Sundowning: A Common Phenomenon In People With Alzheimer's, Dementia; Know All About It
Sundowning refers to the emergence or worsening of neuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, aggression and disorientation in the late afternoon or early evening.
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'Stress Precursor to Pre-Alzheimer's Condition in Elderly'
Feeling stressed out increases the chances of elderly people developing mild cognitive impairment - often a prelude to full-blown Alzheimer's disease, a study found.
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Getting Forgetful Could Be Sign of Dementia
Do you often misplace your belongings or forget why you came upstairs? Such memory problems could signal the early stages of dementia, warns a recent study.
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Chronic Diseases Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Higher the number of chronic conditions you are having, greater could be your risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, suggests a new study.
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Chronic Diseases Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Higher the number of chronic conditions you are having, greater could be your risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, suggests a new study.
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Purposeful life prevents Alzheimer's
People who say their lives have a purpose are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or its precursor, mild cognitive impairment.
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Mediterranean diet and the brain
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet high in vegetables, fruits and nuts, is not only good for the heart, but also good for the brain.
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High BP increases risk of mental decline
People suffering from high blood pressure are at a higher risk of developing mental decline as compared to those who don
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Inability to identify odours precedes mental decline
A difficulty in naming familiar odours can underline the development of cognitive impairment in older adults.
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High uric acid linked to cognitive impairment
People with high uric acid levels are more likely to experience mild cognitive impairment (loss of memory) than those with low-moderate concentrations.
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New AI Tool Predicting Brain Decline In Advance May Revolutionise Dementia Treatment
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a new AI tool that has the potential to revolutionise dementia treatment.
-
One in Ten Older Americans Have Dementia, Says Study
Dementia affected one in ten Americans over 65, while 22% had mild cognitive impairment.
-
High-Salt Diet May Result In Cognitive Impairment: Study
The study said that such a diet may cause a deficiency of the compound nitric oxide in the brain, even potentially contributing to development of Alzheimer's.
-
Want To Reduce Risk Of Cognitive Decline? Eat Mushrooms, Says Study
A new study by researchers at National University of Singapore (NUS) has found that older people who consume more than two standard portions of mushroom per week, have half the risk of developing cognitive impairments.
-
Can A Saliva Test Advance Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis?
A saliva test would prove useful in clinical settings for its ease and non-invasive nature. Scientists have identified biomarkers in saliva samples that can help in diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.
-
Sundowning: A Common Phenomenon In People With Alzheimer's, Dementia; Know All About It
Sundowning refers to the emergence or worsening of neuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, aggression and disorientation in the late afternoon or early evening.
-
'Stress Precursor to Pre-Alzheimer's Condition in Elderly'
Feeling stressed out increases the chances of elderly people developing mild cognitive impairment - often a prelude to full-blown Alzheimer's disease, a study found.
-
Getting Forgetful Could Be Sign of Dementia
Do you often misplace your belongings or forget why you came upstairs? Such memory problems could signal the early stages of dementia, warns a recent study.
-
Chronic Diseases Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Higher the number of chronic conditions you are having, greater could be your risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, suggests a new study.
-
Chronic Diseases Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Higher the number of chronic conditions you are having, greater could be your risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, suggests a new study.
-
Purposeful life prevents Alzheimer's
People who say their lives have a purpose are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or its precursor, mild cognitive impairment.
-
Mediterranean diet and the brain
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet high in vegetables, fruits and nuts, is not only good for the heart, but also good for the brain.
-
High BP increases risk of mental decline
People suffering from high blood pressure are at a higher risk of developing mental decline as compared to those who don
-
Inability to identify odours precedes mental decline
A difficulty in naming familiar odours can underline the development of cognitive impairment in older adults.
-
High uric acid linked to cognitive impairment
People with high uric acid levels are more likely to experience mild cognitive impairment (loss of memory) than those with low-moderate concentrations.
