Tag: Dementia
Midlife Chronic Conditions Increase Risk for Later Dementia
Authors say findings show importance of preventing chronic conditions earlier in life versus later in life
Donepezil Tied to Risk for Overactive Bladder
Risk for overactive bladder varies across individual cholinesterase inhibitor drugs
Global Prevalence of Dementia Forecasted for 2050
Number of people with dementia worldwide estimated to increase from 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million in 2050
Formaldehyde Exposure at Work Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Longer duration of exposure, higher cumulative exposure over entire working life may increase risk for cognitive impairment
SAGE Detects Conversion From MCI to Dementia Early
The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination detects the conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia sooner than the MMSE
Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Seniors
Even low amount of light-intensity physical activity linked to reduced dementia risk compared with total sedentary behavior
Higher Resting Heart Rate Tied to Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Elevated resting heart rate also associated with accelerated cognitive decline
Almost Half With MCI Subsequently Classified as Cognitively Normal
After average of 2.4 years of follow-up, 12.9 percent with incident MCI progressed to dementia, 47.9 percent no longer met MCI criteria
Higher Habitual Coffee Intake May Slow Cognitive Decline
Higher baseline coffee consumption also linked to slower Aβ-amyloid accumulation during a 126-month study period as shown on brain MRI scans
Device Apps Aid Memory in Older Adults With Impaired Cognition
Digital voice recorder or smartphone apps can improve prospective memory function, QOL in older adults with mild cognitive disorders
