A small, uncontrolled study found improved cognitive scores after eight weeks of oxaloacetate in breast cancer survivors; a placebo-controlled trial is planned.
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Dehydration, UTIs And Cognitive Health: Getting Enough To Drink Is Complicated For People With Brain Disorders
A report outlines why dementia and Parkinson’s can complicate hydration and how UTIs may present as sudden confusion in older adults.
Residential Greenery Linked To Lower Dementia Risk In Older Adults
A 16-year Swedish study found an association between greenery close to older adults’ homes and a lower risk of developing dementia.
ADHD Tied To Higher Mortality Risk
A review of 19 studies found higher mortality among people with ADHD; a possible medication association rests on only three studies.
Brain Cells Meant To Protect Us May Be Fueling Cognitive Decline
A human brain-tissue study and mouse experiments link reduced NRF2 activity in oligodendrocytes with myelin changes and age-related cognitive decline.
Scientists Pinpoint Key Hotspot Driving Tau Propagation In Dementia
A Northwestern-led study identifies a tau site that helps misfolded proteins recruit and align more tau, offering a target for future research.
Friends Of BrainHealth Grants Advance Dementia Prevention And Brain Health Research
Friends of BrainHealth awarded seed grants for seven projects on dementia risk, early detection, resilience and caregiver well-being.
Decades-Old Schizophrenia Drug Wins Approval For New Formulation
The FDA approved Teva’s once-monthly injectable olanzapine for adults with schizophrenia, a formulation that does not require PDSS monitoring.
What Is Posterior Cortical Atrophy? One Couple’s Road To Diagnosis
Scott Cunningham was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy in 2020 after years of vision and spatial-processing problems that eye care did not explain.
Clinical Trial Tests AI-assisted Medication Device For Older Adults With Memory Loss
A UC Davis trial will compare an AI-assisted medication dispenser with usual routines for 50 older adults with memory and thinking problems.