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Sweet Smell of Success: Simple Fragrance Method Produces Major Memory Boost

Aug. 1, 2023 —When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed. Participants in this study reaped a 226% increase in cognitive capacity compared to the control group. The researchers say the finding transforms the long-known tie between ...

This Protein May Predict Mild Cognitive Impairment Years Before Symptoms

July 31, 2023 —Results of a long-term, federally funded study of cognitively healthy adults -- most with a family history of Alzheimer's disease -- have added to evidence that low spinal fluid levels of a protein linked to learning and memory in mice may serve as an early predictor of mild cognitive impairment ...

Enhanced Light Sensitivity May Contribute to Alzheimer's 'Sundowning,' Disease Progression

July 28, 2023 —New Alzheimer's research suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to 'sundowning' -- the worsening of symptoms late in the day -- and spur sleep disruptions that contribute to the disease's ...

Tau-Regulating Protein Identified as a Promising Target for Developing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

July 27, 2023 —A gene encoding a protein linked to tau production -- tripartite motif protein 11 (TRIM11) -- was found to suppress deterioration in small animal models of neurodegenerative diseases similar to Alzheimer's disease (AD), while improving cognitive and ...

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Minds & Eyes: Study Shows Dementia More Common in Older Adults With Vision Issues

Aug. 1, 2023 —In a sample of nearly 3,000 older adults who took vision tests and cognitive tests during home visits, the risk of dementia was much higher among ...

People With Increased Genetic Risk of Alzheimer's May Lose Sense of Smell First

July 26, 2023 —People who carry the gene variant associated with the strongest risk for Alzheimer's disease may lose their ability to detect odors earlier than ...

Scientists May Have Discovered Mechanism Behind Cognitive Decline in Aging

July 25, 2023 —Scientists have discovered what they believe to be the central mechanism behind cognitive decline associated with normal ...

Dementia Becomes an Emergency 1.4 Million Times a Year

July 24, 2023 —More than 1.4 million times a year, people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia end up in emergency care, a new study shows, accounting for nearly 7% of all emergency visits for any ...

Bodybuilding Supplement May Help Stave Off Alzheimer's

July 22, 2023 —The secret to protecting your memory may be a staple of a bodybuilder's diet. Researchers recently discovered that a muscle-building supplement called beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, also called ...

Volunteering in Late Life May Protect the Brain Against Cognitive Decline and Dementia

July 20, 2023 —Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function -- specifically, better executive function and episodic ...

Majority of Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment Still Drive

July 20, 2023 —The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment are still driving, despite concerns raised by caregivers and others, a study finds. Researchers say it's best for caregivers to start ...

Lewy Body Disease Can Be Detected Before Symptoms

July 18, 2023 —Lewy body disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. A research group has now shown that the disease can be detected before symptoms appear, using a spinal ...

Third Alzheimer's Drug Represents 'Opening Chapter in New Era'

July 17, 2023 —With yet a third new Alzheimer's drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the field is beginning to show progress in the fight to slow the ...

New Study Shows Anti-Inflammatory Drugs as a Promising Target for Alzheimer's Disease

July 17, 2023 —A recent study centers around the idea that various anti-inflammatory drugs could be effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease. This study focused ...