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TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely than others to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and new research suggests that racism is a contributor. Experiences of structural, interpersonal and institutional racism are associated with lower memory scores and worse mental functioning in midlifeContinue Reading

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THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers. A new study looked at lifestyle habits that could help lower risks, instead of factors that may contribute to the disease. ResearchersContinue Reading

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THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating lots of ultra-processed foods may dramatically increase your risk for dementia, according to a new study by researchers in China. Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, fat and salt, but low in protein and fiber. Sodas, salty and sugary snacks and desserts,Continue Reading

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THURSDAY, July 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exercising your body and mind can help stave off memory problems as you age, and some of these benefits may be even greater for women, a new study suggests. The study looked at cognitive reserve, or the brain’s ability to withstand the effectsContinue Reading

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MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of older adults try to manage an underactive thyroid gland with daily medication, but a new study suggests they may still be vulnerable to developing dementia as they age. Researchers found that among over 15,000 older Taiwanese adults, those who’d been treatedContinue Reading

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THURSDAY, July 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could ADHD drugs also treat degenerative brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease? British researchers say there is good evidence that some medications used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — known as noradrenergic drugs — might also help treat key aspects of Alzheimer’s. “Repurposing ofContinue Reading

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MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Researchers studying genes involved in Alzheimer’s disease have identified a new gene, called MGMT, that increases risk for this common dementia in women. “This is one of a few and perhaps the strongest associations of a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s that isContinue Reading

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THURSDAY, June 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than men, and a new study shows that certain brain changes known to increase this risk may accrue during menopause. Women who have gone through menopause have more white matter hyperintensities in their brains thanContinue Reading