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In 17,972 US adults followed for up to 22 years, starting to volunteer was linked to slower cognitive decline associated with the APOE e4 Alzheimer's gene variant, with the clearest link at …
Read articleIn 5,128 stroke and TIA survivors from the PROGRESS trial, higher average and cumulative blood pressure over 18 months was linked to cognitive decline or dementia; each 15 mm Hg higher avera…
Read articleA 2025 longitudinal analysis of 1,528 older Chinese Americans by Chen et al. in the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease says something more specific than “stress causes Alzheimer’s”…
Read articleStatins do not look like a dementia-prevention drug, but they do not look like a dementia hazard either. In 322,358 Kaiser Permanente Northern California patients followed for an average of …
Read articleAlcohol’s effects on the brain, especially among the elderly, have long been a subject of scientific inquiry. A recent study from Gothenburg, Sweden, provides new insights into how varying l…
Read articleIn the modern dietary landscape, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become a staple in many diets, celebrated for their convenience and palatability. However, emerging research reveals a conc…
Read articleRecent research has uncovered connections between the use of antidepressants and the risk of developing dementia in the elderly. This complex relationship, marked by varying results and cons…
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