A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia
Nearly Everyone With Mild Cognitive Impairment Goes Undiagnosed
Millions of older adults likely have minor memory issues that can later become dementia. But only a fraction of them are diagnosed early enough for new treatments to stand a chance. Read more here.
Hidden belly fat linked to brain inflammation and dementia, study finds
Inflammation from belly fat may be linked to the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms begin, new research has found. Read more here.
Work complexity linked to better cognitive aging
Higher occupational work complexity is associated with better cognition later in life, according to two recent NIA-funded studies published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Read more here.
Dysfunctional muscle mitochondria linked to higher dementia risk
Lower mitochondrial function in skeletal muscle increases the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia in older adults, according to an NIA study.. Read more here.
Whole grains linked to slower cognitive decline among elderly Black people in new study
Older Black adults who ate more whole grains appeared to have decreased memory loss as they aged, according to a study released Wednesday. Read more here.
