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Even With Alzheimer's Pathology, Healthy Lifestyles May Preserve Cognition

More data support the idea of "cognitive reserve"

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Undiagnosed Liver Disease May Be Common in Patients With Dementia

Hepatic encephalopathy could be contributing to cognitive symptoms, study suggested

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Cooling Technique Frowned Upon in Aortic Arch Surgery

Cognitive deficits common even with less than 20 minutes of hypothermic circulatory arrest

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DSM's Undisclosed Industry Ties; Antipsychotic Heart Risks; FOMO and Phone Addiction

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Face Blindness Is Not Always Permanent

Largest study to date looks at inability to recognize familiar faces

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More Evidence Linking ADT for Prostate Cancer to Adverse Neurocognitive Effects

Meta-analysis shows increased risk of dementia, Parkinson's, depression

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Midlife Cognitive Problems Tied to Sleep Disruptions Earlier in Life

Quality -- not quantity -- of sleep may matter most, research suggests

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Dementia Drugs Seen Lowering Risk for Macular Degeneration

But not by very much or very quickly, VA analysis finds

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Young-Onset Dementia Tied to New Risk Factors

Vitamin D deficiency, high CRP levels linked with dementia in midlife

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Masks, Pandemic Gear Ditched; COVID Vocal Cord Paralysis; How Bruce Willis Coped

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Dementia-Sleep Link Has a New Twist

Research unravels relationship between irregular sleep and poor brain health

Orphan Drug Costs; Digital Devices for Diabetes

Also in TTHealthWatch: smoking cessation benefits

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Coronary Heart Disease by Age 45 Linked With Subsequent Dementia

All-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementia risks elevated

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U.S. Suicides Hit Record High; FDA Reviews Schizophrenia Drug; Psychology of Misinfo

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Cognitive Scores Improve With Personal Coaching

Trial shows better outcomes for people at high dementia risk

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Positive KarXT Blood Pressure Data; ADHD Manufacturing Cover-Up? 'Profound Autism'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Proteins Predict Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

Subclinical health indicators tied to markers of Alzheimer's and neurodegeneration

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Hippocampal Atrophy Might Not Signal Alzheimer's Disease

Measuring tau and hippocampus in addition to amyloid may improve Alzheimer's diagnosis

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Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering Cuts Dementia Risk

Benefit finally proven in clinical trial

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MIND Diet in Midlife Tied to Higher Subcortical Brain Region Volumes

Relationships appear to hold regardless of Alzheimer's genes

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Brain Health Took a Hit During the COVID Pandemic

For people 50 and older, working memory worsened for at least 2 years, U.K. data show

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Dementia Risk Rises When Deep Sleep Falls

Longitudinal study points to relationship in older adults over 12-year follow-up

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Pediatrician Fatally Stabbed; Driver's License Laws and Dementia; Doctors Wary of AI

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Another Study Highlights Metformin's Dementia Protection Properties

Association appeared irrespective of HbA1c level

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ADHD and Dementia; Alleged Sex Assault in MDMA Trial; iPhones Screen for Depression

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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'Good' Cholesterol and Dementia Risk; Water Allergy; Firearms Deaths Surge in Kids

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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ADHD and Car Crashes; New Guidance on Stimulant Use Disorder Tx; KarXT Heads to FDA

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Preventing Biden's Stumbles; Bruce Willis Aware of His Dementia? ABIM Prez to Retire

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Vascular Conditions Offer No Clarity on Pollution-Dementia Link

Stroke and hypertension did not correlate with PM2.5 in U.S. cohort study

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Schizophrenia Sexual Dysfunction; Nuplazid Box Warning Tweak; Psych Practice Fraud?

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Dementia Risk Tied to Sedentary Lifestyle

Ten hours or more a day of sedentary behavior raised risk of incident dementia

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Twin Study Ties Cognitive Decline With Earlier Traumatic Brain Injuries

Twins with TBI at age 25 or older had sharper drops in cognition as they aged

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Sen. McConnell Reminds Us That 'Just a Fall' Can Lead to So Much More

Falls should not be taken lightly, especially in older adults

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Schizophrenia Deadlier in Heat? SSRI Brain Changes; Antipsychotic Finger Sweat Test

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Dementia Risk From Midlife Onward Predicted With New Tool

Novel 14-year risk score draws largely on modifiable risk factors

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Dementia Risk Tied to Wildfire Particulates, Other Air Pollution

"High smoke days might be taking a toll on our brains"

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Dementia Risk Linked With Cumulative Heartburn Med Use, Analysis Suggests

Study adds to the ongoing discussion about proton pump inhibitors and cognition

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Social Anxiety Nasal Spray Win; Racemic Ketamine vs Esketamine; Is AI Pro-Anorexia?

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Quest's Alzheimer's Blood Test Has Experts Concerned

"Patients will have a difficult time knowing what the results mean"

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Study of 1.6 Million Veterans Links Neighborhood and Dementia Risk

Despite equal access to care, health inequalities persisted in disadvantaged areas

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