A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia 

 

Aging may change some brain cells more than others
Based on new brain mapping research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists have discovered that not all cell types in the brain age in the same way. Read more. 

 

AI speech analysis predicted progression of cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s with over 78% accuracy
An artificial intelligence (AI) model analyzing transcripts of speech from past cognitive tests predicted the progression of cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease within six years with more than 78% accuracy.   Read more. 

 

Lifelong exercise promotes brain health in older adults
Individuals who maintain a regimen of physical activity throughout their lives may prevent brain deterioration during middle and older adulthood. Read more. 

 

Loneliness linked to dementia risk in large-scale analysis
Feeling lonely increases the risk for dementia by 31%, according to an analysis of data from multiple NIA-funded population-based studies. Read more.