Dementia
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healthBlood Test May Flag Alzheimer's Risk Years Before Symptoms
A new UCSF study links Alzheimer's blood proteins to subtle cognitive decline. Early detection could open a window for intervention.
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healthDictation Test Could Detect Early Dementia Signs
A study reveals analyzing how older adults write from dictation may catch cognitive decline earlier than traditional tests.
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healthWomen's Dementia Risk Linked to Key Factors, New Study Reveals
A study of 17,000+ adults finds dementia risk factors like hypertension and diabetes impact women's cognition more than men's, suggesting tailored prevention.
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healthQuitting Smoking May Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds
New research shows quitting smoking reduces dementia risk, with benefits approaching never-smokers after seven years smoke-free.
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healthOrgan-on-Chip Project Targets the Diabetes-Dementia Link
A new project by top universities uses an organ-on-chip platform to study the biological link between diabetes and dementia.
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healthSleep Disruption Tied to Dementia Risk Through Brain's Waste Clearance System
A new review links chronic stress, depression, and cardiovascular disease to dementia through sleep's role in the brain's glymphatic waste-clearance system.
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healthMicroplastics in the Brain Linked to Dementia and Stroke Risk
Scientific review finds microplastics accumulating in brain tissue, linked to dementia and stroke. Ultra-processed foods are primary source.
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healthSitting Smartly: Study Shows Mental Engagement Slashing Dementia Risk
A new study reveals that mentally active sitting lowers dementia risk, while passive sitting like watching TV raises it.