mild cognitive impairment
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healthDeclining Practical Judgment Signals Early Cognitive Risk in Older Adults
Study links reduced practical judgment in aging to scam vulnerability and white matter changes, even before dementia onset.
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healthGut-Brain Axis Emerges as Key Target Against Early Cognitive Decline
A 2026 meta-analysis of 15 clinical trials finds microbiome modulation-via diet, probiotics, or fecal transplants-improves memory and executive function in older adults with mild impairment.
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healthHearing Loss Common in Mild Cognitive Impairment, But Not Significantly Worse
New research indicates hearing loss is prevalent in older adults, including those with mild cognitive impairment, but objective measures show no significant difference compared to cognitively healthy individuals.
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healthSimple Blood Test Predicts Dementia Risk in Women Decades Early
New research reveals a simple blood test can identify women at high risk for dementia up to 25 years before symptoms appear, offering crucial early intervention opportunities.