LearningRx1 cognitive decline | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 9

Exposure to common infections linked to cognitive decline

Mar 5, 2014 by

New research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2014 indicates that being exposed to common infections – like those that cause or can lead to bronchitis, pneumonia, stomach and duodenal ulcers and cold sores – can...

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Motivation plays big role in preserving brainpower later

Nov 29, 2013 by

A study of retirees found that those who wanted to use their brains – and enjoyed doing it – were less likely to experience cognitive decline later in life....

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New test on the horizon for diabetes-related cognitive decline...

Oct 3, 2013 by

New research shows that certain older diabetics (those with albuminuria – a common  kidney complication) have a protein in their urine that indicates a higher risk of cognitive decline....

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New dementia risk scoring system for diabetics

Sep 29, 2013 by

A new simple scoring system will let doctors predict whether older patients with type 2 diabetes are at risk of developing dementia....

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Age-related cognitive decline might not be inevitable

Sep 9, 2013 by

Good news! Age-related cognitive decline might not be inevitable. New research suggests that things like diet, mental activity, brain training, exercise and perhaps even medication can help....

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Combo of heavy drinking and smoking speeds of cognitive decline...

Aug 27, 2013 by

You know smoking is bad and heavy drinking is bad, but the combination of both creates a 36 percent faster cognitive decline rate compared to nonsmoking moderate drinkers....

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