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Cognition is a concept used in different ways by different disciplines, but is generally accepted to mean the process of thought. For example, in psychology and cognitive science it refers to an information processing view of an individual's psychological functions.

Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders awarded to encourage innovative dementia research

Today, the Alzheimer's Association, Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), and the UK-based Alzheimer's Society announced the most recent awardees of the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders, a competitive funding initiative dedicated to nurturing efforts and improving outcomes in the fields of brain health and dementia.

31 Oct 2023

Updated toolkit to guide global menopause care

Care for women with menopausal health issues should improve globally following the release of an updated Monash University-led toolkit that guides health professionals around the world in assessing and treating them.

30 Oct 2023

Is sleep apnea the missing link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer's?

Researchers explore the links between non-dipper hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and Alzheimer's disease (AD). They find that OSA may cause non-dipper hypertension, a condition that exacerbates AD symptoms, but also note that treating OSA can mitigate hypertension and potentially slow AD progression.

29 Oct 2023

Reducing air pollution associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Previous reports have linked long-term air pollution exposure with accumulation of Alzheimer's disease-related brain plaques, but this is the first accumulated evidence that reducing pollution, especially fine particulates in the air and pollutants from the burning of fuel, is associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

27 Oct 2023

Long COVID prevalence high in Scandinavians with severe COVID-19

A collaborative study involving researchers from Karolinska Institutet has charted the prevalence of severe physical symptom burden amongst Scandinavians for up to two years after a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Oct 2023

Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

The recent study published in Nutrients explores the link between dietary mineral intake and cognitive impairment in elderly Spanish individuals, finding that increased consumption of iron and manganese significantly reduced cognitive impairment risk in women but showed no effect in men.

25 Oct 2023

Older adults with higher levels of triglycerides may have lower dementia risk

Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who have lower levels, according to new research published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 Oct 2023

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

A study spearheaded by Oregon State University has shown why certain polyunsaturated fatty acids work to combat a dangerous liver condition, opening a new avenue of drug research for a disease that currently has no FDA-approved medications.

25 Oct 2023

Atrial fibrillation diagnosis associated with 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment

Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK, according to a new study published in JACC: Advances.

25 Oct 2023

Marijuana's psychoactive compound may alter brain wiring in adolescents

In a mouse study designed to explore the impact of marijuana's major psychoactive compound, THC, on teenage brains, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they found changes to the structure of microglia, which are specialized brain immune cells, that may worsen a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia.

25 Oct 2023

Tai Chi shows long-term benefits for people with Parkinson's

Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that involves sequences of very slow controlled movements, may curb the symptoms and complications of Parkinson's disease for several years, reveals research, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

25 Oct 2023

Dementia and cholesterol: investigating links and impacts of hormone replacement therapy

The relationships between hormone replacement therapy (HRT), serum cholesterol levels, and dementia incidence.

25 Oct 2023

Shedding light on the future of cognitive health in a graying world

Age-related cognitive decline and changes in the brain.

23 Oct 2023

Can Beta-carotene boost cognitive health? Study reveals promising insights

A systematic review explores the potential of β-carotene in enhancing cognitive function, revealing its potential benefits and the importance of dietary interventions for cognitive health.

22 Oct 2023

Anxiety's impact: Young adults face cognitive and cardiovascular challenges

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, scientists investigated the links between anxiety, depression, endothelial function, and cognitive abilities in young adults, revealing that anxiety independently correlated with both poor cognitive performance and impaired endothelial function.

22 Oct 2023

DASH diet may help preserve cognitive function in women later in life

Women with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17 percent less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline decades later, a new study finds.

20 Oct 2023

The emotional dynamics of memory

Researchers investigate how emotional dynamics transform experiences into memorable events.

20 Oct 2023

Identifying a signature biomarker for early-onset Alzheimer's disease

Alexandra Touroutoglou, PhD, and Bradford Dickerson, MD, neuroscientists in the department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, are the lead authors of a new study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, The Sporadic Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease Signature Of Atrophy: Preliminary Findings From The Longitudinal Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease Study (LEADS) Cohort.

19 Oct 2023

Texas A&M researchers win NIH grant to study metabolism in people with Down syndrome

A team of researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research metabolism in people with Down syndrome.

17 Oct 2023

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Researchers examine the mechanisms responsible for the increased risk of neurocognitive impairment in HIV patients and explore potential treatments.

12 Oct 2023

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Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders awarded to encourage innovative dementia research

Updated toolkit to guide global menopause care

Is sleep apnea the missing link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer's?

Reducing air pollution associated with lower risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Long COVID prevalence high in Scandinavians with severe COVID-19

Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

Older adults with higher levels of triglycerides may have lower dementia risk

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

Atrial fibrillation diagnosis associated with 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment

Marijuana's psychoactive compound may alter brain wiring in adolescents

Tai Chi shows long-term benefits for people with Parkinson's

Dementia and cholesterol: investigating links and impacts of hormone replacement therapy

Shedding light on the future of cognitive health in a graying world

Can Beta-carotene boost cognitive health? Study reveals promising insights

Anxiety's impact: Young adults face cognitive and cardiovascular challenges

DASH diet may help preserve cognitive function in women later in life

The emotional dynamics of memory

Identifying a signature biomarker for early-onset Alzheimer's disease

Texas A&M researchers win NIH grant to study metabolism in people with Down syndrome

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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