Incorporate music into elders’ lives, global council advises
The Global Council on Brain Health has released a set of recommendations that encourage the use of music as a brain health activity.
Brain Health
As negative thoughts accumulate, so might Alzheimer’s risk
Repetitive negative thinking is linked to cognitive decline and brain deposits seen in early Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found.
Aerobic exercise may help slow memory loss, study finds
A long-term aerobic exercise program boosted memory abilities and cerebral blood flow in adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, say investigators.
Low-dose aspirin does not reduce risk of memory decline, large study finds
The risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or probable Alzheimer’s disease was no different between those who took daily aspirin and a cohort given a placebo.
Apathy linked to lower blood pressure in older adults with vascular brain changes
Seniors with low blood pressure are at greater risk for apathy when they have higher levels of small-vessel brain changes, a new study suggests.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, May 6
Nursing homes to feds: Expand COVID-19 testing to all, pay $120K per facility, expedite PPE shipments … People aged 95 and over show stronger brain connectivity, say investigators … Intensive blood pressure control may reduce atrial fibrillation risk … A great time for providers to be indispensable: Blog post
Reducing early brain inflammation may slow Alzheimer’s progression: study
Researchers have unlocked a promising new strategy for slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The successful approach: Decrease brain inflammation before the onset of memory problems and cognitive impairment.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, April 30
Multi-cancer blood test detects disease before symptoms show … Rheumatoid arthritis patients unaware of high cardiovascular risks … Alzheimer’s gene culprit triggers early breakdowns in the blood-brain barrier … Hearing loss linked to postural instability
Hearing loss ‘profoundly alters’ the brain and contributes to memory loss, study finds
The results provide new insights into the relationship between cognitive decline and age-related hearing loss in humans, say the researchers.
Post-surgical delirium in frail, older adults may be caused by inflammation
Inflammation can contribute to rapid beta-amyloid plaque buildup in the brain, disrupting mental status, finds a new study.
