May 31, 2021
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Earlier diabetes onset could raise dementia risk
A new study found that Type 2 diabetes is linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia later in life, and the younger the age at which diabetes is diagnosed, the greater the risk. Read more.
NIA study identifies FDA-approved drugs that may also be helpful for dementia
Researchers in NIA’s Clinical and Translational Neuroscience Section in the Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience are leading an innovative new study to determine whether medicines currently used to treat conditions other than dementia can help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease. Read more.
Could reducing cardiovascular risk in early adulthood be key to keeping cognition later?
Treating people in early adulthood for cardiovascular risk could preserve their ability to think clearly, learn, and remember as they age, a new study pooling large sets of population data suggests. Read more.
Mediterranean diet may prevent memory loss and dementia, study finds
A new study found that the Mediterranean diet may lower your risk for dementia. Read more.
Brain’s waste removal system may offer path to better outcomes in Alzheimer’s therapy
Enhancing the brain’s lymphatic system when administering immunotherapies may lead to better clinical outcomes for Alzheimer’s disease patients, according to a new study in mice. Read more.
Could reducing cardiovascular risk in early adulthood be key to keeping cognition later?
Treating people in early adulthood for cardiovascular risk could preserve their ability to think clearly, learn, and remember as they age, a new study pooling large sets of population data suggests. Read more.
Rooting for brain health: the therapeutic power of horticultural therapy for dementia
A new study shows that horticultural therapy — the practice of interacting with plants for a happier state of mind — can reduce apathy and improve cognitive function in people with dementia. Read more.
