Exposure to outdoor light at night could put people at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience. “We show that, in the U.S., there is a positive association between AD prevalence and exposure to light at night, particularly in those under the age of...
Getting shingles just once could increase the risk of long-term confusion and memory loss, a new study has found. The study, led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, linked the virus to greater chances of “subjective cognitive decline,” according to a Harvard press release. The findings were published in the journal Alzheimer’s...
For loved ones of dementia patients, communication is often one of the biggest challenges. Not only can it be difficult for the person with dementia to express themselves, but the person can also experience a heightened emotional reaction to what might seem like a simple statement, question or observation from others, experts say. “When communicating...
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests. Researchers from University of Michigan Medical School analyzed Medicare claims for nearly five million older adults in regional health care markets across the country — focusing on the areas that had higher rates of diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease and...
Dementia may be a disease of the mind, but its effects can be highly emotional. Those suffering from cognitive decline can experience frequent changes in emotions and have less control over their feelings, according to the Alzheimer’s Society — which can make communication difficult. “Most people do not have regular interactions with those living with...
Two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease are noted in a new study. Untreated vision loss and high levels of LDL cholesterol have been linked to a greater chance of developing the common dementia type. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is sometimes called “bad cholesterol,” is associated with negative health effects when present in high...
The risk of Alzheimer’s disease could escalate along with high blood pressure, according to a new study. Published in the medical journal Neurology, the research found that people age 60 and older who have untreated high blood pressure may be more likely to develop the common dementia type. Although the results don’t prove that untreated...
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As dementia becomes more widespread, Mayo Clinic researchers believe that artificial intelligence is the key to enabling earlier and faster diagnoses. By pairing AI and EEG (electroencephalogram) tests, the team at the Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program (NAIP) in Rochester, Minnesota, was able to identify specific types of dementia sooner than they would have through...
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