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March 13, 2025
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Blood-based biomarkers may predict mild behavioral impairment in older Asian adults

Blood-based biomarkers may predict mild behavioral impairment in older Asian adults

Analysis of blood-based biomarkers may be a reliable method to predict behavioral issues in older populations of Asian descent with varied neuropathology, researchers reported in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

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February 13, 2025
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Program improves surgical outcomes, preserves independence for older adults with cancer

Program improves surgical outcomes, preserves independence for older adults with cancer

An American College of Surgeons initiative reduced postoperative hospitalization among older adults with cancer, according to study findings.

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January 30, 2025
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Fluctuating cholesterol linked to dementia in older adults

Fluctuating cholesterol linked to dementia in older adults

Tracking lipid variability may be a reliable method of predicting dementia and cognitive decline among community-dwelling older adults, according to new research from Neurology.

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January 22, 2025
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Biomarkers may enable blood test for early Alzheimer’s disease, explain sex disparity

Biomarkers may enable blood test for early Alzheimer’s disease, explain sex disparity

Women with amnestic mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer’s disease had lower levels of acetyl-L-carnitine and its derivative free carnitine, which may enable blood-based biomarker detection of the disease, according to a study.

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January 21, 2025
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AKI may increase risk for dementia, cognitive impairment for older adults

AKI may increase risk for dementia, cognitive impairment for older adults

Mild and reversible AKI was tied to an increased risk for probable dementia and mild cognitive impairment in older adults with high cardiovascular risk, data show.

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January 07, 2025
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Novel blood-based biomarker may reliably detect Alzheimer’s-related brain abnormalities

Novel blood-based biomarker may reliably detect Alzheimer’s-related brain abnormalities

Placental growth factor, a blood-based protein, may be a reliable method to detect abnormalities in the brain that presage cognitive impairment indicative of Alzheimer’s disease, data show.

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January 07, 2025
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Piano lessons may improve cognition among people undergoing chemotherapy

Piano lessons may improve cognition among people undergoing chemotherapy

Music may help improve cognitive function among people undergoing chemotherapy, according to results of a preliminary study.

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January 02, 2025
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Martial arts training increases physical activity in adults with cognitive impairment

Martial arts training increases physical activity in adults with cognitive impairment

A tai ji quan-based training program increased physical activity levels in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and increased risk for dementia, results from a secondary analysis of a randomized study showed.

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December 16, 2024
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Treating visual impairment to improve dementia status

Treating visual impairment to improve dementia status

Large retrospective studies have demonstrated that visual impairment is a risk factor for developing cognitive impairment, including dementia.

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December 04, 2024
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Yearly lipid fluctuations linked to dementia, cognitive decline in older adults

Yearly lipid fluctuations linked to dementia, cognitive decline in older adults

CHICAGO — High year-to-year cholesterol variability was linked to increased risk for cognitive decline and dementia among older adults, a speaker reported.

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