Physical exercise improves cognitive function in patients with cancer, umbrella review finds
Exercise improves thinking skills in cancer patients, review finds
An umbrella review of 7536 patients with cancer found that physical exercise, typically supervised 12-week aerobic programs at moderate inte…
A new review of 18 studies finds that physical exercise can help cancer patients sharpen their thinking and processing speed.
Phase 2 RCT of exercise plus ibuprofen for cancer-related cognitive impairment shows mixed cognitive outcomes
Exercise and Common Pain Reliever May Sharpen Thinking During Chemo
This phase 2 randomized controlled trial enrolled 86 patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy reporting cognitive problems.
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Nurse-led music intervention shows preliminary benefit for cognitive impairment in colorectal cancer patients
Can listening to your favorite music help clear cancer treatment brain fog?
A pilot RCT of 70 colorectal cancer patients with cognitive impairment found a 9-week nurse-led individualized music-listening intervention …
Listening to favorite music helped colorectal cancer patients feel less brain fog, depression, and fatigue while sleeping better during trea…
Qigong shows large effect on subjective cognitive function in cancer survivors in meta-analysis
Can gentle movement help cancer survivors struggling with brain fog?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies in cancer survivors found qigong significantly improved subjective cognitive function ve…
Cancer survivors struggling with brain fog may feel clearer after practicing qigong, a gentle mix of movement and breathing that showed stro…
Research across Cognitive Dysfunction
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Remimazolam may reduce early postoperative cognitive dysfunction risk and intraoperative opioid consumption in elderly patients
Remimazolam May Reduce Early Cognitive Risks After Surgery
This meta-analysis of 2,226 elderly surgical patients evaluated remimazolam compared to other sedatives. The analysis found that remimazolam…
A new sedative may help protect elderly patients from early cognitive issues after surgery while reducing the need for other pain medication…
Non-pharmacological interventions for sleep disturbances in mild cognitive impairment and early dementia provide management guidance
Sleep Care Plan for Early Dementia: Best Evidence
This integrative review and guideline identifies 44 evidence items across 11 themes for managing sleep disturbances in patients with mild co…
A new review maps 44 best evidence items for managing sleep problems in mild cognitive impairment and early dementia.
Higher adherence to MedDiet and DASH associated with better executive function in aging populations
Mediterranean and DASH diets linked to better brain health
This meta-analysis of 8 longitudinal cohorts involving 17,368 individuals in Europe and the United States found that higher adherence to the…
Specific dietary patterns like the Mediterranean and DASH diets may help protect memory and mental focus as people age.
Dysregulated tryptophan metabolism drives neurocognitive complications in approximately 40% of patients with chronic kidney disease
Tryptophan metabolism may link kidney disease to brain fog
This narrative review explores how dysregulated tryptophan metabolism, including kynurenine and indole pathways, contributes to cognitive im…
About 40% of people with chronic kidney disease experience cognitive issues, potentially linked to how the body processes a nutrient called …
Aerobic and combined physical-cognitive training programs may improve executive function and decision-making in older adults
Combined Physical and Cognitive Training May Improve Decision Making
This narrative review examines the impact of aerobic and combined physical-cognitive training on cognitive decline in healthy older adults. …
Combining aerobic exercise with cognitive training may improve executive functions and brain health in older adults to support better decisi…
Dexmedetomidine plus esketamine may reduce postoperative delirium and injury
Combined dexmedetomidine and esketamine may protect brain function after surgery
Perioperative combo of dexmedetomidine and esketamine lowers neuronal injury biomarkers and delirium risk in surgical patients.
A new analysis suggests a combination of two medications could lower the risk of confusion and protect brain health during and after surgery…
Visual art therapy significantly improves global cognitive function and activities of daily living in older adults
Visual art therapy improves memory and daily tasks in seniors
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials indicates that visual art therapy improves global cognitive function (SMD = 0.39) and act…
Engaging in visual art therapy can help older adults improve their overall brain function and perform daily activities more easily.
Computerized cognitive training and cognitive stimulation therapy improve MMSE and MoCA scores in older adults
Computerized Training Shows Promise for Improving Cognitive Function
This Bayesian network meta-analysis of 35 randomized controlled trials evaluated multiple interventions for cognitive impairment in older ad…
New data from a large analysis suggests that computerized training and brain stimulation may help improve memory and thinking in older adult…
Prolonged FVEP-P2 latency is associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
Brain Signal Delays Linked to Alzheimer's and Dementia Types
This meta-analysis of 18 comparisons involving 1,778 participants found significantly prolonged FVEP-P2 latency in patients with Alzheimer's…
A large review found that specific brain signal delays are linked to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive decline.
Robot-based interventions reduce depressive and anxiety symptoms in older adults with cognitive impairment
Robot-based Interventions Reduce Depression in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
This meta-analysis of 514 older adults with cognitive impairment found that robot-based interventions significantly reduced depressive sympt…
New research suggests that robot-based interventions can help reduce feelings of depression and anxiety in older adults living with cognitiv…
Moderate-intensity resistance training improves cognitive performance and brain health markers in older adults
Resistance Training May Boost Brain Health in Older Adults
This narrative review of 28 peer-reviewed publications synthesizes evidence on the effects of low-, moderate-, and high-intensity resistance…
Lifting weights, especially at moderate intensity, may improve memory and thinking in older adults, a review finds.
Pain assessment guidelines for cognitively impaired older adults lack practical detail
Pain guidelines for dementia patients lack practical advice
This scoping review mapped pain assessment guidelines for hospitalized older adults with cognitive impairment. No Australian guidelines were…
A review finds most pain assessment guidelines for older adults with dementia offer little practical help for hospital staff.
Questions about Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment
Can a nurse-led music intervention help my cancer-related cognitive impairment?
A nurse-led music intervention shows early promise for reducing feelings of cognitive impairment in colorectal cancer patients, though it is not yet proven for all cancer types.
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