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Specific Symptoms of Middle-Age Depression Tied To Later Dementia Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2025
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MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Depression in middle age has previously been linked to an increased risk of dementia.
But this relationship appears to be driven by a small clust...
High-Fat Cheese, Cream Might Protect Brain Against Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 18, 2025
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THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cheese is frequently featured in holiday gatherings, whether it’s grandma’s cheese ball, a fancy baked Brie or a cheese-laden gift basket.
Who knew all these holiday treats might be saving people’s brain ...
Poor Kidney Health Might Influence Dementia, Alzheimer's Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2025
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THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your brain health might be linked to how well your kidneys are working, a new study says.
People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of proteins in their blood that are linked to
Shingles Vaccine May Help Slow Dementia, New Study Finds
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- December 3, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A routine shingles shot may do more than prevent a painful rash. It could also support long...
Can Music Protect Your Brain? Study Says It Might Help Prevent Dementia
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- November 14, 2025
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FRIDAY, Nov. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Listening to your favorite singers may do more than lift your mood — it could also protect your brain.
A new study from Australian researchers found that older adults who regularly listened to music had a 39% lower ris...
Spinal Cord Injuries Put People At Risk For Chronic Health Problems
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2025
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THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A spinal cord injury might be only the beginning of a person’s health woes, according to a new study.
People who’ve suffered spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop an array of chronic health problems, r...
Dementia Linked To Impaired Toxic Waste Clearance In The Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2025
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MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Faulty waste clearance in the brain could be contributing to dementia, a new study says.
Impaired movement of cerebrospinal fluid — the clear liquid that cushions and cleans the brain — predicted people’s r...
Common Hospice Meds Increase Death Risk For Alzheimer's, Dementia Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2025
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THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hospice drugs commonly handed out to people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia m...
Concussions Could Increase Dementia Risk Among Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2025
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TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Seniors who get a concussion are more likely to develop dementia or falter as they age, a new study says.
Older folks who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) had a higher risk of dementia, requiring home care services or...
Any Amount Of Drinking Increases Dementia Risk, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 24, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases a person’s risk of dementia, a new study says.
Even light drink...
Insomnia Might Increase Dementia Risk Among Seniors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2025
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THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your beauty rest might be protecting your brain health as well, a new study says.
Seniors with chronic insomnia...
Cats Get Dementia Just Like People, Making Them a Potential Research Tool
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2025
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SATURDAY, Sept. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Just like their human counterparts, cats may act cranky or confused and have trouble sleeping as they age.
They may even yowl more than usual at night.
These, researchers say, are dementia-like behaviors that m...
A Sense Of Purpose Can Protect Brain Health In Aging
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2025
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THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Having a sense of purpose in life is not only personally fulfilling, but might also protect your brain against the ravages of dementia, a new study says.
People who reported a higher sense of purpose in life had about 28% ...
Volunteering Slows Brain Aging
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2025
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TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to keep your brain healthy as you age?
Regularly volunteer some of your time to your community, neighborhood, friends or family, a new study suggests.
People who regularly lend a hand slow their rate of aging-rel...
Dementia Diagnosis Typically Comes 3.5 Years After Symptoms
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- July 29, 2025
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TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It takes an average of three-and-a-half years for typical dementia symptoms to lead to a diagnosis, a new report finds.
Insulin Nasal Spray Reaches Alzheimer's Targets, Brain Scans Show
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 24, 2025
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THURSDAY, July 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Insulin delivered by nasal spray might be a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease...
You Might Not Need As Many Daily Steps As You Think, Review Argues
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 24, 2025
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THURSDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Walkers don’t need to march 10,000 steps a day to gain substantial health benefits, a comprehensive new evidence review has concluded.
Instead, getting just 7,000 steps a day appears to be most effective in reducing ...
Nieces, Nephews Become Dementia Caregivers Unexpectedly, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 18, 2025
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FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two-thirds of nieces and nephews caring for an aging relative with dementia never expected to wind up with that responsibility, a recent small-scale study says.
Popular Chronic Pain Med Linked To Dementia Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 11, 2025
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FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A drug used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of dementia, a new study says.
Regular gabapentin use appeared to in...
Hearing Aids Are a Boon To Social Life, Study Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 3, 2025
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THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some folks won’t use hearing aids because they’re worried the devices will make them look old or get in the way of their social life.
Nothing could be farther from the truth, a new evidence review says.
AI Can Help Determine A Person's Specific Form Of Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 1, 2025
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TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new AI tool can help doctors hone in on a patient’s particular type of dementia, including
Could Your Address Determine Your Dementia Risk?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 30, 2025
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MONDAY, June 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your address might influence your risk for dementia, a new study says.
People living in poor neighborhoods appear to be more likely to have biological risk factors for inflammation and
Well-being Might Be Important To Memory
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 20, 2025
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FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Caring for your emotional health might also help keep your memory sharp, a new study says.
People with higher levels of well-being have a reduced risk of memory loss in middle age, according to a new study published June 19 ...
Dementia Caregivers Themselves At Higher Risk For Brain Aging
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 17, 2025
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TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People caring for people with dementia might face future risk with their own brain aging due to lifestyle factors, a new study says.
Microbiome Linked To Memory Issues, Dementia In Parkinson's Patients
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 13, 2025
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FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person’s microbiome – the bacteria naturally living in the mouth and gut – might contribute to Parkinson’s disease, a new study says.
Specific changes in these bacteria are associated with cognitive...
Accelerated Biological Aging Tied To Dementia, Stroke Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 12, 2025
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THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A hallmark of accelerated aging appears to be linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke<...
Biking Might Promote Healthy Brain Aging
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 11, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
Get on your bike and ride, a new study recommends.
Biking regularly for transportation appears to lower risk of dementia by 19% and
Eating Healthier Can Protect Aging Brain
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 2, 2025
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MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s never too late to start eating right as a means of protecting your brain health, a new study says.
People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a 25% lower risk of lower risk of
Dementia Tied To Heart, Metabolic Diseases
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 29, 2025
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THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease, strokes and diabetes contribute to many dementia cases in the United States, but the risk is not ...
Poor Sleep Sign Of Brain Problems After Mild Stroke
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 29, 2025
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THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Difficulty sleeping after a mild stroke could be a sign of continuing brain health problems in some people, a new study says.
Stroke victims who spent more time in bed struggling to sleep had lower scores on tests of thinki...
Sleep Apnea Linked To Memory-Related Brain Decline
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 8, 2025
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Sleep apnea could be costing you brain power and increasing your risk of dementia and
Biological Aging Increases Dementia Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- May 1, 2025
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People whose bodies are aging faster could be more likely to develop dementia than those with normal or slower aging, a new study says.
Folks with advanced biological a...
No Greater Risk Of Brain Aging Among People With Autism
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 29, 2025
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People with autism do not appear to be at greater risk of age-related brain decline, a new study says.
Older people with autistic traits have no differences when it comes to spatia...
Signs Of Dementia, Alzheimer's Can Appear Prior To Middle Age
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 25, 2025
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Risk factors for dementia could start taking their toll as early as a person’s 20s and 30s, a new study says.
Younger adults who carry known risks for dementia performed worse on memory and thinking tests between ages 24 and 44, researchers report in the May issue ...
Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 24, 2025
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Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd?
Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors received any emotional or mental benefit from participating in a virtual choir during
Early Menopause Might Mean Greater Age-Related Brain Decline
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 23, 2025
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Early menopause could be a warning sign for future age-related brain decline, a new study says.
Women who entered menopause before 40 had a greate...
Heavy Weed Use Increases Risk Of Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 16, 2025
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Middle-aged folks and seniors whose weed use lands them in the hospital are at higher risk for developing dementia within a matter of years, a new study says.
An ER vis...
Everyday Digital Tech Is Protecting Seniors' Brain Health, Study Says
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 15, 2025
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It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds.
But the opposite appears to be true – regular use of digital technology seems to protect the brain against decline and
How Savvy Habits May Help Head Off Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- April 12, 2025
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From slurping daily spoonfuls of fish oil to giving up alcohol, lifting weights and playing word games, older Americans think just about anything that might keep their brains sharp is worth a try.
After all, the risk of dementia -- a loss of memory, problem-solving and t...
Air Pollution Tied To Cognitive Decline Among Seniors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 10, 2025
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Air pollution might be harming the brains of seniors, increasing their risk of dementia and cognitive decline, a new study says.
Exposure to nitrogen diox...
Heavy Drinking Linked To Brain Damage, Increased Risk Of Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 10, 2025
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Heavy drinkers have an increased risk of developing brain lesions associated with memory and thinking problems, a new study says.
Folks who imbibe eight or more alcoholic drinks...
Stroke, Dementia, Depression Share Many Risk Factors
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 9, 2025
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Brain diseases like stroke, dementia and depression share common risk factors, and changing any can lower a person’s risk of all three c...
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New Blood Test Can Diagnose, Track Alzheimer’s Disease
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 4, 2025
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An experimental blood test for Alzheimer’s disease not only can aid in its diagnosis but also indicate how far the brain condition has progressed, a new study says.
The test tracks levels of a protein called MTBR-tau243, which is linked to toxic tau tangles that bu...
Shingles Vaccine Protects Against Dementia
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 2, 2025
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The shingles vaccine can do more than protect seniors from painful, blistering rashes.
It also appears to protect older folks from dem...
Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Might Protect Against Dementia, Alzheimer's
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 2, 2025
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Lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
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Heart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 27, 2025
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Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says.
People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brai...
Scent Test Can Sniff Out Cognitive Decline
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 27, 2025
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The nose might know whether a person is showing early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
Older adults who’ve developed mild cogniti...
U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Could Devastate Global Progress Against HIV/AIDS
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 27, 2025
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HIV could explode worldwide in the wake of U.S. cuts to foreign aid, resulting in millions of AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infection, a new analysis says.
President Donald Tr...
Highly Educated Folks Face Steeper Brain Decline Following Stroke
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 27, 2025
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The higher you fly, the harder you fall, the old saying goes.
There might be something to that when it comes to the aftermath of a stroke
Portable AI System Can Help Detect Brain Decline
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 21, 2025
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A portable system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect early signs of brain decline, potentially offering up a red flag for people at risk of dementia or