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In a July 2023 Gallup survey, 62% of US adults reported drinking alcohol, while just under 20% of that group reported sometimes drinking more than they should. The link between alcohol consumption and brain health is a growing concern, especially considering projections that dementia rates could triple by 2050. Is alcohol part of the growing dementia problem—and if so, is the damage to your brain too far gone to try to correct?

Alcohol and Dementia: Can You Reverse Drinking’s Damage to Your Brain? Here’s an Expert Neurology Doctor’s Answer

Research indicates that getting too little or too much sleep in later life is associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The earliest affected brain regions in Alzheimer's are those involved in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms. This means that individuals in the early stages of the condition might experience sleep disturbances before showing the typical signs of memory loss or other symptoms.

Research States That Poor Sleeping Patterns In Older Adults Lead To Increased Risk Of Dementia

The early signs of dementia in women include memory loss and confusion. Dementia is a collective term that describes various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness, confusion, and changes in behavior. It is not a specific disease but a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgment.

Early signs of dementia in women

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My article last month described dementia, its causes and prevalence, and its tell-tale signs. There is no cure at present for the debilitating and progressive disease. However, its early diagnosis enables us to develop a care plan in coordination with specialists and experts, for a better prognosis and improved quality of life for patients, caregivers, and their loved ones.

Can You Reduce The Risk Of Dementia?

Months after actor and comedian Robin Williams took his own life in August 2014, autopsy results revealed he had a devastating disease: Lewy body dementia (LBD). Unlike Alzheimer's disease and even frontotemporal dementia, this brain disorder has tended to hide in the shadows. But work is underway to change that, says Dr. Stephen Gomperts, an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and director of the Lewy Body Dementia Unit at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.

What is Lewy body dementia?

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

In this study, 49.5 percent of participants had taken a benzodiazepine at some point over the past 15 years. After a follow-up interval averaging 11.2 years, 13.3 percent had developed dementia. The researchers conclude, “Overall use of benzodiazepines is not associated with increased dementia risk.”. They also find, separately,...

Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines and Dementia Risk

Visual hallucinations are a significant issue for many patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study published in the journal Brain reveals that these hallucinations are associated with a marked deficiency of cholinergic activity in specific regions of the brain, particularly the left ventral visual stream and the left superior temporal lobe. This research highlights the importance of cholinergic denervation in visual hallucinations, offering new insights into the underlying mechanisms and potential treatment options.

Visual hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease linked to cholinergic deficiency

New research suggests that the diabetes drug and popular weight loss treatment semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, is linked with a significantly lower risk of dementia — possibly adding to the drug's large list of surprising and unexpected benefits. The study, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, involved analyzing...

Ozempic Linked to Significantly Reduced Dementia Risk

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The first signs of cognitive decline in an older relative could hint at a condition called dementia. One form, Alzheimer's dementia, manifests in 7 stages.

The 7 Stages Of Dementia Before Death Explained

I’ve always adored cinnamon. Its aroma warms the cockles of my heart, and its flavor makes me feel as if I’m wrapped up in an old fairy tale. However, I was floored when I reviewed some of the latest research regarding the effects of cinnamon on brain health.

Cinnamon versus brain cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and insomnia

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If you have ever had bed bugs before, you may have nightmares or at least some discomfort thinking about them. They are a nasty crossbreed of tick and cockroach that sustains itself on blood and can go without food for months. How on earth are you supposed to get rid of them once they've established their home inside of yours? With the following three tips, you will be able to keep your home free of these creepy crawlies without the use of harsh chemicals or environmentally harmful solutions.

Bed Bugs: 3 Genius Ways to Help Get Rid of and Prevent Infestation

Sleeping on the left side may worsen atrial fibrillation (AFib) symptoms for some people, but more research is necessary. The best sleeping position may depend on a person’s symptoms and individual health factors. The connection between sleeping position and AFib symptoms may come down to how different positions can...

What is the best sleep position for atrial fibrillation?

High blood pressure is known to increase a person’s chances of having a stroke. But a study led by Michigan Medicine narrows in on the cumulative effects of years of high systolic blood pressure — the top number on the blood pressure reading and how hard the heart pumps blood to the arteries — finding that a higher average reading during adulthood is linked with a greater risk for the two most common types of stroke.

Blood pressure high for years? Beware of stroke risk

Osaka, Japan — Needing a hip replacement is unfortunate, but even more unfortunate is to need to do it again. Surgeons at Osaka Metropolitan University have provided new insights into the performance of two types of stems used in total hip replacement surgery. Their findings are expected to contribute to the enhancement of long-term outcomes, improving patients’ quality of life and reducing the need for revision surgeries.

Staying hip to orthopedic advances: Comparing traditional and new hip replacement stems

Data from the Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer’s (A4) study, the first and largest clinical trial of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, is now widely available to researchers studying the condition. The comprehensive dataset has already yielded key insights about Alzheimer’s disease, which affects nearly seven million people in the United States, and sharing the data opens avenues for further progress.

Data from largest clinical trial of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease now widely available

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Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys, University of California San Diego and their international collaborators have reported that more types of lung cells can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 than previously thought, including those without known viral receptors. The research team also reported for the first time that the lung is capable of independently mustering an inflammatory antiviral response without help from the immune system when exposed to SARS-CoV-2.

Mini lungs make major COVID-19 discoveries possible

A recent study on mice found that chronic social isolation reduces the activity of neurons in the anterior insular cortex region of the brain, resulting in impaired social memory. Treatment with (R)-ketamine counteracted this reduction, restoring social memory functioning in these mice. The paper was published in Molecular Psychiatry. Humans...

Study finds (R)-ketamine restores cognitive deficits induced by chronic social isolation

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It's no secret that sleep is important for cognitive health—but the way you sleep matters too.

This Is the #1 Best Sleep Position for Preventing Cognitive Decline, According to Neurologists

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Although there is currently no known cure for Alzheimer's, there are treatments that can lessen its symptoms, including disorientation and memory loss, and some may even stop the disease's progression

New Alzheimer's treatment could reverse brain disease and restore memory, study finds

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Brain care score for dementia and stroke also predicts late-life depression

Late-life depression, typically defined as depression with onset in individuals over 60 years of age, can affect up to a third or more of people older...

Brain care score for dementia and stroke also predicts late-life depression

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