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Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines Tied to Lower Alzheimer's Risk

Older adults vaccinated against pneumonia have nearly 40% less Alzheimer's risk later in life

Alzheimer's Insulin Study Puzzles Researchers

Open-label extension shows a prolonged positive effect on cognition, but only in a subset

Tight BP Control Lowers Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment

Data came from controversial SPRINT trial

Tailored Lighting Improves Alzheimer's Patients Sleep, Mood

Exposure to specific light helped regulate circadian rhythms

Nabilone Effective for Easing Agitation in Alzheimer's

Cognition, neuropsychiatric symptoms also improved with synthetic cannabinoid

Women's Reproductive History Tied to Dementia Risk

Fewer children, miscarriages tied to increased risk

Alzheimer's Guidelines for Primary Care Announced

Take concerns seriously, communicate results clearly, guidelines recommend

Speech Changes May Signal Cognitive Impairment

Prospective study suggests 'connected speech' assessment could be screening tool

Lifetime Stress May Boost Dementia Risk for Blacks

African Americans seem to experience cognitive issues earlier

Watch Out for Brain Game Claims

Study wasn't powered to detect dementia outcomes

Donepezil Add-On Promising in Completer Analysis

Serotonin modulator slows but doesn't stop cognitive decline in phase II re-analysis.

Agent Orange Plus PTSD Equals Extra Dementia Risk

For Vietnam vets, defoliant exposure "may exacerbate effects of other risk factors."

T1D Patients Face Nearly Double Risk for Dementia

Findings still significant after controlling for vascular risk factors.

HTN May Halt Dementia in Very Elderly

COPENHAGEN -- Among individuals who developed hypertension at age 90 or later, their risk of also developing dementia was dramatically lower than other very elderly people whose blood pressure remained normal.