cognitive impairment
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healthAI Detects Cognitive Impairment From Routine Conversation
A new study shows machine learning can screen for cognitive decline by analyzing acoustic features in brief patient-clinician dialogues.
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healthTraumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Features Prevalent Post-TBI, Regardless of Repetitive Head Impacts
A secondary analysis of the LETBI study found that core clinical features of traumatic encephalopathy syndrome, including cognitive impairment and neurobehavioral dysregulation, are common after moderate to severe TBI, even without repetitive head impacts, challenging current diagnostic criteria.
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healthDaily Steps Linked to Better Cognition in Older Adults
A study reveals that higher daily steps correlate with improved cognitive performance in older adults, emphasizing the importance of achievable activity levels.
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healthLoneliness Outpaces Isolation as Dementia and Death Predictor
A landmark analysis reveals that the subjective feeling of loneliness is a stronger predictor of cognitive decline and mortality in older adults than objective social isolation.
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healthHarvard Study Links Junk Food to 58% Higher Dementia Risk
A new Harvard study finds adults who consume the most ultraprocessed foods have a 58% higher risk of dementia. Here is what you need to know.
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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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healthExercise and Ibuprofen Show Promise in Easing Cancer-Related Brain Fog
A University of Rochester study finds that home exercise and low-dose ibuprofen can help improve cognitive issues in chemotherapy patients.
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healthCerebral Malaria Linked to Lasting Cognitive Deficits in Young Children
New research presented at ESCMID Global 2026 reveals cerebral malaria and severe malarial anemia cause long-term cognitive impairment in children under five.