Tag: Dementia

A recent paper in the European Journal of Epidemiology reported that recurrent miscarriage and stillbirths are associated with the occurrence of dementia, but there was insufficient evidence to establish such a connection between infertility and dementia [1]. Sex-specific differences in dementia risk Dementia affects women more frequently than men. The authors of this paper discuss...

A long-term female nurse study suggests a link between long-term exposure to certain air pollutants, but not road traffic noise, and the risk of developing dementia [1]. Air pollution as a risk factor Air pollution is a known risk factor for many conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, Type 2 diabetes, and lung cancer,...

In Nature Aging, researchers have published a method of predicting dementia over a decade before it actually occurs. Early detection was known to be possible It has been known that it is possible to observe early signs of brain deterioration years before dementia occurs [1]. However, actually performing accurate tests in a clinical setting has...

Research published in JAMA Geriatrics analyzed the link between blood pressure, hypertension, and the risk of dementia [1]. Inconsistent research Published research is inconsistent regarding the link between hypertension and dementia. Some studies suggest an association between midlife hypertension and increased dementia risk. Other studies have observed no association between hypertension and dementia, a lower...

In a large-scale observational study, British scientists have shown that high levels of adherence to the Mediterranean diet might substantially lower the risk of dementia [1]. A healthy diet The Mediterranean diet, which is based on ingredients such as olive oil, vegetables, legumes, fish, and whole grains, is considered one of the healthiest in the...

A new study published in Nature Neuroscience has shown that neuromodulation of low-frequency neuronal activity in the parietal cortex improved working memory, while high-frequency modulation in the prefrontal cortex improved long-term memory in older adults [1]. As people age, their cognitive abilities get worse. This includes memory decline, which might dramatically impact quality of life....