A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia
Olive oil consumption linked with lower risk of dementia-related death
Consuming olive oil is associated with lowering the risk of dementia-related death compared to rare or no consumption of it — regardless of overall diet quality — according to an NIA-funded study. Read more.
Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says
Doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age may reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. Read more.
Infections and immune-specific proteins may increase dementia risk and brain atrophy
Infections and varying levels of immune-specific proteins may contribute to increased dementia risk and brain volume loss in older adults, according to a team led by NIA scientists. Read more.
Cognitive impairment and gender show more impact on driving cessation than dementia biomarkers
A study of when and why older adults decide to stop driving found that a diagnosis of cognitive impairment or poor cognitive test results were bigger factors than brain imaging and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers of dementia. Read more.
Could brain fat droplets play a role in Alzheimer’s?
In Alzheimer’s disease, fat droplets may form in the brain’s immune cells, causing them to release neuron-damaging chemicals. Read more.
