Reduced Brain Volume May Diminish Self-Monitoring Skills in Dementia
Patients with dementia had decreased ability for self-monitoring, probably as a result of impairments of the insula and orbitofrontal cortex.
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An Overview of Progress and Future Challenges in Aging and Diversity Research
Researchers identified current gaps in aging and diversity research and identified future directions that research should take.
Trazodone Not Associated With Reduced Risk for Dementia
Trazodone is not associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with other antidepressants at the prodromal stage of disease.
Physical Activity May Be Protective Against Cognitive Decline in Older Adults With Depression
Participating in physical activity for 150 min/wk at moderate-to-vigorous intensity may protect older adults with symptoms of depression from cognitive decline.
What Do Mozart and Marvin Gaye Have in Common? Improving Dementia Symptoms
Investigators examined the effects of a person-centered music listening intervention on mood, agitation, and social engagement in people living with dementia.
Number of People With Dementia Rose Twofold From 1990 to 2016
The number of people living with dementia worldwide more than doubled from 1990 to 2016.
Abstinence From Regular Cannabis Use Improves Memory Among Adolescents, Young Adults
Future studies need to determine whether improvement in cognition with abstinence is associated with improvement in academic and other functional outcomes.
Dementia Often Misclassified With Brief Cognitive Assessments
When using brief cognitive assessments, dementia is often misclassified.
Mortality Rates in Parkinson Disease Psychosis With Pimavanserin, Quetiapine
In patients with Parkinson disease psychosis, treatment with pimavanserin has a lower risk for mortality compared with quetiapine or combination therapy.
Feeling Young May Be Reflected in Brain Structure
People who feel younger than their age show fewer signs of brain aging than those who feel their age or older than their age.
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