Air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia risk – here's what we're learning from brain scans
The tiny air pollutants known as PM2.5, emitted by vehicles, factories and power plants, aren’t just a hazard for lungs. A study finds more brain shrinkage in older women exposed to pollution.
Jan. 5, 2021 • ~7 min
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Dementia deaths rise during the summer of COVID, leading to concern
New statistics show that people with dementia have been particularly vulnerable during the pandemic.
Oct. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
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Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia, but what is this strange illness? A neurologist explains
A pitcher known for his mental game as well as his physical prowess, Tom Seaver died this week from Lewy body dementia. A doctor explains this troubling form of dementia.
Sept. 4, 2020 • ~7 min
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Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia, but what is this strange illness?
A pitcher known for his mental game as well as his physical prowess, Tom Seaver died this week from Lewy body dementia. A doctor explains this troubling form of dementia.
Sept. 4, 2020 • ~7 min
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Does forgetting a name or word mean that I have dementia?
September is Alzheimer's Awareness Month and therefore a good time to talk about dementia. Alzheimer's is the most common dementia, but there are others to be aware of, a gerontologist explains.
Sept. 1, 2020 • ~9 min
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How COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss and cognitive decline
Many patients suffering from COVID-19 exhibit neurological symptoms, from loss of smell to delirium to a higher risk of stroke. Down the road, will COVID-19 survivors face a wave of cognitive issues?
Aug. 7, 2020 • ~9 min
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MicroRNAs: the 'junk' genetic material with huge potential to fight cancer and dementia
Tiny parts of our genome once thought useless are being turned into ways to diagnose and treat disease.
May 18, 2020 • ~6 min
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Dementia: eating plenty of apples, berries and tea linked to lower risk – new research
Foods rich in flavonoids (such as apples, berries, or tea) are important for cognitive health, research suggests.
May 12, 2020 • ~7 min
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Alzheimer's and dementia: eating plenty of apples, berries and tea linked to lower risk – new research
Foods rich in flavonoids (such as apples, berries, or tea) are important for cognitive health, research suggests.
May 12, 2020 • ~7 min
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