BRAIN HEALTH

Hearing loss in older adults linked to nearly one-third of dementia cases

Medical Xpress – A multi‑institution research team reports that nearly one in three new dementia cases in older adults is associated with hearing loss, based on statistical modeling of population data. Dementia prevalence is expected to triple globally in the coming decades. Efforts to reduce its burden have increasingly focused on modifiable risk factors. Hearing loss, affecting more than two-thirds of older adults in the United States, has emerged as a potential correlating condition. Previous estimates...

Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s Disease Helping to Develop a Swab Test for Early Detection with Michael J. Fox’s Foundation

Joy Milne can smell Parkinson's disease and is working with University of Manchester researcher Perdita Barran on developing a swab test for early detection.

Diet and Mental Health: Can What You Eat Affect How You Feel?

Research suggests there’s a connection between your gut and brain, which may play a role in how you feel. Eating certain foods and adopting some dietary habits may help improve your mood.

The Devastating Legacy of Lies in Alzheimer’s Science

"Alzheimer’s research has suffered a litany of ostensible fraud and other misconduct by world-famous researchers and obscure scientists alike ... "

Scientists Reveal Exercises That May Help Fight Off Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease could be slowed by aerobic exercise, researchers say.

The Terrifying Realization That an Unresponsive Patient Is ‘Still in There’

THE NEW YORK TIMES – The fourth floor of the long-term-care hospital where I sometimes work houses patients with severe brain injuries. When I am called there to consult, I always hesitate before entering the room. Of all the ways that our bodies can fail, brain injuries are some of the most devastating to witness. Some patients moan involuntarily. Others lie still, their eyes open but unresponsive. As I place my stethoscope on the patient’s chest, often...

Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson’s movement disorders

University of Arizona – University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson's disease patients: uncontrollable movements that develop after years of treatment. Parkinson's disease—a neurological disorder of the brain that affects a person's movement—develops when the level of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that's responsible for bodily movements, begins to dwindle. To counter the loss of dopamine, a drug called levodopa is administered and...

6 Common Depression Traps to Avoid: WEBMD

Depression Trap #1: Social Withdrawal Depression can go hand-in-hand with social isolation. "When we're clinically depressed, there's a very strong urge to pull away from others and to shut down," says Stephen Ilardi, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. “It turns out to be the exact opposite of what we need.” What helps: Gradually counteract social withdrawal by reaching out to your friends and family. Make a list of the people in your...

Rescue teams in Malibu used drone to find elderly man with dementia

"Within 20 minutes of getting the drone up in the sky, we were able to find a really big hot spot ... "

Alzheimer’s could be caused by a herpes virus

Study suggests disease may be linked to cytomegalovirus or HCMV, which can travel from gut to brain

14 ‘shocking’ signs at age 60 that you’ll develop dementia by age 80

Southerners have a higher chance of developing dementia, plus other unexpected findings

Exercising for 30 minutes improves memory, study suggests

“The idea is for people who have mild cognitive impairment, a very minor boost in cognitive performance on a day-to-day basis can make a huge difference.”

Reasons for Memory Loss

Lack of Sleep First, it’s harder to recall things when you haven’t slept. Second, sleep strengthens the bonds between brain cells that help you remember for the long term. Third, it’s harder to form memories in the first place when your mind is wandering because of a lack of sleep. Good “sleep hygiene” can help: Shoot for 8 hours a night, exercise daily, stick to a regular sleep schedule, and avoid alcohol and caffeine late in...

China Virus Remains In Skull For Years After Infection: Study

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat (LMU) found that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein remains in the brain's protective layers -- the meninges, and the skull's bone marrow for up to four years after infection.

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