Research

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Brain Atrophy in Cognitively Normal Adults Whose Mothers had Alzheimer’s Disease

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Besides age, having a family history of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most significant risk factor for AD. Researchers wanted to determine if brain atrophy was present in people who […] Read More

Finnish Multidomain Intervention for Cognitive Decline: the FINGER Study

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Researchers have linked Alzheimer’s disease risk to modifiable lifestyle factors, including: low education, midlife hypertension, midlife obesity, diabetes, physical inactivity, smoking, and depression.1 Addressing modifiable factors may help individuals maintain […] Read More

Reversal of Cognitive Decline

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Across the globe, there has been an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment in the populace. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and it […] Read More

Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Music Therapy: Singing for the Brain Improves Relations and Mood

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Music therapy involves using music to try and produce a psychological impact on an individual by improving mood, reducing stress, or regulating emotion. For many people listening to music can […] Read More

Effects of Tooth Loss and Apolipoprotein E ɛ4 Allele on Mild Memory Impairment

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The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are increasing globally. Research has identified an association between inflammation in the body and cognitive decline. Hence, researchers have begun evaluating whether modifying […] Read More

Addressing Insomnia in Older Adults with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Instead of Drugs

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Approximately 30% to 50% of adults experience problems with insomnia. The prevalence of insomnia is more common in older adults and is often chronic. Insomnia is associated with risk of […] Read More

Is There a Link Between a Stronger Heart and a Healthier Mind?

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Worldwide, the leading cause of disability and dependence in older adults is dementia. As the life expectancy of the world’s population increases, it is predicted that so will the incidence […] Read More

Evaluating the Relationships between Balance, Cognition, and Alzheimer’s disease

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) symptoms are usually classified as cognitive decline, psychiatric manifestations (such as agitation, anxiety, and apathy), and physical impairments. Falls and related injuries are more common in Alzheimer’s […] Read More

Impact of Brain Fitness on the Hippocampus in Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment

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It has been reported that sleep apnea, stress, anxiety, obesity, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, depression, insomnia, and low levels of cardiovascular fitness either alone or together are associated with hippocampus (region […] Read More

Perceived Caregiver Stress in Cognitive Impairment

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  Cross sectional studies have reported a tremendous amount of stress in individuals who are caring for a patient who has Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of mild cognitive […] Read More