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11/15/2024
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By Laura Harris
New study links childhood asthma to higher risk of cognitive challenges later in life
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that children who develop asthma before the age of 12 may be at greater risk of cognitive challenges, particularly in memory. Asthma is a widespread chronic condition affecting approximately 4.6 million children in the United States. Characterized by airway inflammation that causes difficulty breathing, asthma […]
11/06/2024
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By Laura Harris
Study finds loneliness increases risk of developing dementia
A recent large-scale study has found that loneliness may significantly increase one’s risk of developing dementia. The study, published in Nature Mental Health, reveals that individuals who reported feeling lonely were 31 percent more likely to develop dementia compared to those who didn’t experience loneliness. The meta-analysis, which examined data from over 600,000 people, claims that loneliness differs from […]
09/17/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
New study reveals link between cataracts and vascular dementia
A new study has found that cataracts can increase a person’s risk of dementia, particularly vascular dementia. Also known as vascular cognitive impairment, vascular dementia is characterized by impaired thinking skills caused by obstructions in the blood flow to various regions of the brain. This reduced blood flow deprives brain cells of much-needed oxygen and […]
01/08/2024
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By Zoey Sky
Good or bad? High levels of HDL or “good” cholesterol may be linked to dementia, reveals study
Earlier studies have suggested that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is associated with several health benefits, such as promoting heart health. But, according to a recent study, high levels of HDL cholesterol could be linked to a greater risk of dementia. The study, which was led by Monash University in Melbourne, involved thousands of volunteers from Australia and the […]
10/19/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Older adults who regularly use the internet have LESS DEMENTIA RISK than non-regular users
Regular internet usage is often painted as a negative, but research has found a positive to the practice – especially in the case of older users. A longitudinal study of a large group of older adults showed that regular internet users had approximately half the risk of dementia compared to their same-age peers who did […]
06/13/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study links midlife obesity and belly fat to cognitive aging
Obesity is linked to serious health problems like hypertension, coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke. But a study has found that, on top of these conditions, obesity in midlife is also a major contributor to cognitive aging. For their study, researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) analyzed data collected over the span of six […]
12/22/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Having pets helps slow cognitive decline among the elderly
Some people own pets for companionship or because they need a guard dog. But regardless of the reason for having a pet, a study has found that having a pet like a cat or a dog can help slow cognitive decline among older adults. According to the study, owning pets for at least five years or […]
08/04/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Animal study reveals cadmium exposure and Alzheimer’s risk gene may be linked to cognitive impairment
Researchers at the University of Washington found that cadmium exposure, combined with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease, might accelerate cognitive decline. The researchers arrived at this finding after exposing mice with an Alzheimer’s risk gene to cadmium. They detailed their findings in a paper published in the journal Toxicological Sciences. The effects of cadmium plus an Alzheimer’s risk gene The […]
05/19/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Fire retardant used in furniture and insulation linked to antisocial behavior
A study published in the journal Environmental Health shows that commonly used fire retardants may increase children’s risk of antisocial behavior. Researchers from Oregon State University and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that children with higher levels of exposure to certain types of flame retardants are more likely to exhibit antisocial […]
03/08/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Sleep and memories: Study shows sound cues can help participants solve puzzles while they’re ASLEEP
Researchers from Northwestern University have found a fascinating way to activate problem-solving during sleep. In a study published in the journal Psychological Science, the researchers explained how they used sound cues to stimulate information processing in sleeping participants. When the volunteers woke up the next day, they were able to work out the brainteasers they failed to solve the previous night. “This study provides […]
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