A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia
6 Science-backed Lifestyle Changes That Lower Dementia Risk
Dementia has no cure. And while there is no guaranteed way to prevent it, there are several lifestyle choices that may contribute to protecting against it — maintaining your brain health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline. Read more.
A mother’s X chromosome affects learning and memory in later life
NIH-funded mouse study suggests maternal X chromosomes turn off key genes, accelerate brain cell aging process, and impair cognition. Read more.
Risk and future burden of dementia in the United States
Knowing people’s lifetime risk of dementia can lead to improved prevention efforts. It can also inform public health planning by generating projections of future cases. Read more.
Review of Medicare data reveals potential new statistics on dementia diagnosis
A study of Medicare data showed that approximately 9% of beneficiaries — 5.3 million people — may have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Read more.
