Preserving levels of brain glucose metabolism can both slow cognitive decline and reduces the risk of conversion to dementia.
Longer sleep duration, better sleep quality, and higher sleep efficiency was associated with lower daily pain among veterans.
Higher intake of red meat, especially processed red meat, is associated with an increased risk for developing dementia and subjective cognitive decline (SCD).
Recommendations are presented for the diagnostic evaluation of patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) or AD and related dementias (ADRD).
"Sandwich generation" caregivers face declines in their own mental and physical health, according to a study published online.
Average life expectancy for patients with dementia ranges from 8.9 years after diagnosis at a mean age of 60 years for women to 2.2 years at a mean age of 85 years for men.
The FDA has accepted the BLA for lecanemab-irmb SC for weekly maintenance dosing in the treatment of early Alzheimer disease.
The Florey Dementia Index (FDI) is valid for predicting the age of onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer disease (AD).
There are disparities in traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related mortality, with the highest rates seen for older adults, men, and non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native persons.
Epilepsy is associated with poor brain health, with a consistent deleterious effect seen on cognitive and motor function and mental health.
The maintenance and initiation of regular exercise following dementia diagnosis is linked to a reduced risk for all-cause mortality.
Frailty measurements may be used to identify high-risk populations for inclusion in clinical trials exploring dementia prevention and treatment.