All Articles on Dementia

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  New open data to help understand Alzheimer’s

  Cell by cell, scientists are building a high-resolution map of brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease.
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  Healthy aging: New tool for research and collaboration

  The Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) Study launches a new website to advance our understanding of dementia and brain aging.
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  Top 10 research highlights in 2021

  We look back at 2021 research findings, including on COVID-19 vaccines, health equity, dementia, and suicide risk factors.
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  Cataract surgery linked with lessened dementia risk

  Study in JAMA Internal Medicine finds cataract surgery associated with 30% lower risk of dementia in aging population.
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  Roundup of 3 recent studies on dementia risk

  Researchers explore links between hearing loss, military service, and cognitive decline — and look at timeliness of diagnosis.
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  How to lower your risk of dementia

  It’s never too late (or too soon) to take preventive steps. And, with a new grant, Kaiser Permanente scientists are looking for more ways to support healthy aging.
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  Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia

  With data from the ACT Study, researchers associated increased levels of fine particle pollution with a greater risk of dementia.