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Exercise may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease progression
Greater engagement in physical activity and lower vascular risk appeared to have protective effects on delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference and published in JAMA Neurology.
LGBT adults at increased risk for subjective cognitive decline
Higher rates of subjective cognitive decline were found among the LGBT vs. cisgender heterosexual counterparts, according to study results presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
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Healthy lifestyle choices may counter genetic risk for dementia
A healthy lifestyle was associated with a lower risk for dementia, even among older adults with a high genetic risk, according to data simultaneously published in JAMA and presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
More proof that healthy lifestyle reduces cognitive impairment, dementia risk
Compared to nonsmokers, quitters and minimal stable smokers did not have an increased risk. for cognitive decline, according to study results presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
Impaired senses may increase risk for dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Patients who had a fusion of difficulties seeing, hearing and smelling were at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, according to study findings presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. A separate study also presented indicated that impaired sense of smell on particular odors may predict risk for dementia later in life.
Statins may lower risk of death in dementia
Using statins was significantly associated with a decreased risk for mortality in dementia patients, according to research presented at the European Academy of Neurology Congress.
Metformin may ‘substantially lower’ dementia risk in older blacks
African Americans within the Veterans Affairs health system who were older than 50 years and treated with metformin for their diabetes had a much lower risk for dementia vs. similar patients treated with sulfonylureas, according to findings recently published in Annals of Family Medicine.
Multimorbidity accelerates cognitive decline in older adults
Multimorbidity using a validated index weighted to physical functioning was linked to faster decline in global cognition and verbal memory over time among U.S. middle-aged and older adults, according to data from a large nationally representative cohort study.
Functional status commonly declines within 6 months of starting dialysis
Forty percent of older patients with ESKD experienced functional decline within 6 months after initiating dialysis, according to a recently published study. Researchers also observed an increase in caregiver burden concurrent with the initiation.
Simple tools used in cognitive assessment visits enable PCPs to diagnose dementia
Dementia-related tools common to several medical societies and organizations that can be used by primary care physicians in diagnosing dementia, according to data presented at the American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting.
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