Systematic review and meta-analysis of digital technology interventions for cognitive function and mood in older adults
Digital tools may boost brain health in older adults
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated digital technology interventions in older adults with cognitive impairment, depression, a…
Using digital technology like apps or online programs may improve thinking skills and mood in older adults, a new analysis suggests.
Narrative review discusses pharmacological and lifestyle interventions for type 2 diabetes and psychological health
New hope for diabetes patients struggling with anxiety and depression
This narrative review examines the relationship between type 2 diabetes and conditions such as anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairment…
Diabetes drugs that control blood sugar might also help improve mood and reduce anxiety for patients living with the condition.
Diabetes and social support associations with cognitive impairment in elderly schizophrenia inpatients
Social support and daily living skills linked to lower dementia risk in schizophrenia
This retrospective cross-sectional study of 149 elderly inpatients with schizophrenia found a 47.7% prevalence of cognitive impairment. High…
Nearly half of elderly schizophrenia patients have cognitive impairment. Social support and daily living skills may protect against it.
Lower MAMC and higher MIS associated with cognitive impairment in maintenance hemodialysis patients
Muscle loss and inflammation linked to thinking problems in dialysis patients
This single-center cross-sectional study included 86 patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Lower midarm muscle circumference (MAMC) …
Dialysis patients with muscle wasting and higher inflammation scores were more likely to have cognitive impairment, a new study finds.
Narrative review discusses postoperative care strategies for older adults with hip fracture and cognitive impairment
New care plans help seniors with memory loss recover from broken hips
This narrative review examines postoperative care management strategies for older adults with hip fracture and cognitive impairment. The aut…
New care plans help seniors with memory loss recover from broken hips by reducing confusion and speeding up movement after surgery.
Review of EEG microstate analysis shows high diagnostic accuracy for distinguishing neuropsychiatric symptoms from cognitive impairment
New brain wave test spots mental health symptoms in dementia patients
This cross-sectional study review evaluates EEG microstate analysis for differentiating patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms from those w…
Hidden patterns in brain waves can now reveal depression or agitation in dementia patients, offering a clearer way to diagnose hard-to-spot …
Meta-analysis links digital exclusion to functional decline and dementia in older adults
Being cut off from technology hurts daily life and brain health for older adults.
This meta-analysis of 19 studies found that digital exclusion in middle-aged and older adults was prospectively associated with decreased ba…
Being left out of the digital world makes daily tasks harder and raises dementia risk for older adults.
Poor multidimensional sleep health associated with cognitive impairment in middle-aged adults.
One Simple Sleep Question Could Flag Early Brain Decline in Midlife
This cross-sectional analysis of 646 English-speaking adults aged 35 to 64 years found that poor multidimensional sleep health was associate…
A simple sleep question in your midlife checkup could help doctors spot early brain health risks before serious problems appear.
Hearing aid use associated with improved cognition and reduced cognitive impairment risk in older adults.
Hearing Aids Do More Than Help You Hear — They May Protect Your Memory
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 231,565 older adults with hearing loss evaluated the association between hearing aid use and cog…
Older adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids show better memory, sharper attention, and significantly lower rates of cognitive declin…
In older in-patients with type 2 diabetes and cognitive impairment, CGM showed superior glucose metrics compared to point-of-care tests.
The Wearable Glucose Sensor That Catches What Hospital Tests Miss
This observational study evaluated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) versus point-of-care tests (POCT) in 30 older in-patients with type 2…
A new wearable sensor caught dangerous overnight low blood sugar in older hospitalized patients with dementia that routine hospital tests co…
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation shows modest cognitive improvements in mild cognitive impairment and post-stroke cognitive impairment.
Could a tiny ear device help memory, but the proof is still very early?
This systematic review evaluated transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) for cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive…
A tiny ear device shows promise for memory issues in early studies, but scientists say the proof is still very early due to small trials and…
Systematic review suggests beef consumption may improve attention and memory in young adult females with iron deficiency.
Could eating beef help young women focus better, remember more, and see details clearly?
A systematic review of dietary interventions in young adult females with iron deficiency indicates potential improvements in attention, memo…
Young adult women with low iron may see better focus, memory, and vision after adding beef to their diet, though long-term benefits need mor…