Bilingualism, higher education in life offers some cognitive protection in aging
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 26, 2024
People who are bilingual throughout their lives, and use dual languages in everyday life, have some protection against cognitive impairment, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Feb. 15
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 15, 2024
Asthma inhaler in high demand after GSK stops US production … Walking, jogging, yoga, strength training best for depression … Antibiotic combo works against drug-resistant infection … Doctor: Time...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Jan. 11
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 11, 2024
Antipsychotic drug prescriptions rise in assisted-living residents with dementia … Cognitive screening tool misses mark in diverse populations … Protein in Parkinson’s, dementia involved in normal...
Program reduces dementia risk factors in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 28, 2023
Experts believe that modifiable risk factors may be implicated in 30% to 40% of people with dementia. A new study found that a personalized intervention produced modest improvements in dementia risk factors,...
An unforgettable experience: Some puzzle games could help maintain high-level memory for seniors, study...
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 16, 2023
Playing digital puzzle games could improve seniors’ memory ability to be on par with people in their 20s, a new study shows.
Weight loss in early Parkinson’s linked to cognitive decline
Oct 20, 2022
Patients who lose weight within a year of their Parkinson’s diagnosis have a significantly faster decline in Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores, investigators report.
Daily multivitamin may protect against cognitive decline in older adults
Sep 21, 2022
No benefit seen for cocoa extract supplementation versus placebo
Multivitamin may be key to improving cognition in older adults
By
Lori Baker
Sep 21, 2022
The whole notion that taking a simple daily multivitamin could improve overall cognition and memory for adults 65 and older is bound to raise hopes — and eyebrows. And yet those are the findings of a...
Poor periodontal health linked to cognitive decline, dementia
Sep 08, 2022
Poor periodontal health and tooth loss are associated with increased risks for cognitive decline and dementia, according to a new review.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, July 6
Jul 06, 2022
Low muscle mass affects cognition, function in older adults … Researchers make significant breakthrough in stroke treatment … A call to measure the oral disease burden in nursing homes