- Loneliness linked to dementia risk in large-scale analysis — NIA-funded researchers found that loneliness increases the risk of dementia by 31%, a magnitude similar to the impact of being physically inactive or smoking.
- Difficulty managing bills may signal early dementia — New research from NIA-funded scientists found that missing a credit card or mortgage payment may indicate early stages of dementia long before a formal diagnosis.
- Lifelong exercise promotes brain health in older adults — An NIA-funded study found that lifelong exercise may promote brain health and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
- Bright brain spots from small blood vessels could help predict Alzheimer’s risk — NIA-funded researchers found that regions of the genome associated with white matter hyperintensities — bright spots visible on certain types of MRI scans — are common in people with dementia and cognitive decline.
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