Researchers have discovered that the decline in navigation abilities in middle-aged individuals is partly due to reduced exploratory behavior, which may serve as an early indicator of cognitive decline and dementia.
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How do scents can boost brain memory ? Find out in this interesting study. #memory #brain #cognitive #smells #scents #senior
Research found that senior citizens exposed to specific scents nightly showed a 226% memory boost. This highlights the potent link between smell and memory, presenting a potential tool against dementia. #fragrance #science https://lnkd.in/eEXhnBmC
A Whiff of Genius: Simple Fragrance Method Boosts Cognitive Capacity by 226%
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Midweek Matters Did you know? Researchers from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) conducted a study in which older adults were exposed to a fragrance in their bedrooms for two hours every night for six months. The participants experienced a remarkable 226% increase in cognitive capacity compared to a control group, as measured by a word list memory test. The fragrant exposure improved the integrity of a brain pathway called the left uncinate fasciculus, which connects the medial temporal lobe to the prefrontal cortex and tends to weaken with age. This non-invasive technique suggests that the sense of smell may be harnessed to enhance memory and potentially mitigate dementia risks, building on previous knowledge linking olfactory loss to neurological diseases. Read more... Thanks to John Fry for sharing the read. #nextlevelthinking #olfaction #neuromarketing #sensorymarketing #memorydesign #focusboost https://lnkd.in/gvbQWejN
A Whiff of Genius: Simple Fragrance Method Boosts Cognitive Capacity by 226%
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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) defines the intermediate state between healthy cognition and early dementia and is not typical for normal brain aging. In 2020, the estimated prevalence of MCI in the elderly population was 22.7%, and it is projected that the number of people in the US with MCI will almost double by 2060. Read the case study to see how you can use BNA™ with your patients to assess and manage their MCI: https://lnkd.in/gGAiZ7NX #alzheimersawareness #MentalHealthMatters #alzheimersresearch #Healthcare #InnovativeTherapies
Screening & Managing MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) - Firefly Neuroscience
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Did you know??? Individuals with diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia have smaller hippocampi than age-matched controls in numerous MRI studies. Hippocampal atrophy is considered a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Want to learn more about the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, go to https://lnkd.in/e_D_FcH2 #alzheimers#brainhealth#cognitiveimpairment
Cognitive Aging and the Hippocampus in Older Adults
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The prevalence and incidence of dementia is increasing exponentially worldwide. It is alarming to read this article! Alzheimer's disease is the most frequent subtype. It accounts for 60-80% of all the cases, followed by vascular dementia and other neurodegenerative dementias, such as dementia due to Lewy bodies, the dementia-Parkinson complex, and frontotemporal dementia. I recently read an interesting article in PubMed® where they identified some risk factors associated with dementia.https://https://lnkd.in/eWwj66kd Eliminating the unfavorable profiles of risk domains on dementia using population attributable fraction. The associations varied by domain, with lifestyle (16.6%), medical history (14.0%), and socioeconomic status (13.5%) contributing to the majority of dementia cases. Overall, we estimated that up to 47.0%-72.6% of dementia cases could be prevented.
Surge in Dementia Cases by 2040 Expected A new study reveals an alarming surge in dementia cases, with projections reaching up to 40% from previous expectations by 2040. This is a significant jump from prior forecasts. The study underscores the need for robust health & social care policies to manage this rise.
Surge in Dementia Cases by 2040 Expected - Neuroscience News
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📢 New Publication Alert 💡 Title: Screening tools for dementia assessment in UK based ethnic minorities 🧐 Authors: Clara Calia, Mario A. Parra 📚 This article belongs to the special issue: Neurophysiological Mechanisms of Aging and Dementia (https://lnkd.in/edtrG2TM) 🔏 Keywords: Cross-cultural neuropsychology, ethnic minorities, dementia, interpreters, screening tools, UK Curious to know more? Dive into the article: https://lnkd.in/gCr-3XF4
Screening tools for dementia assessment in UK based ethnic minorities
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A pioneering new approach to non-invasive recording of brain function from Lancaster University has given new insight into how brain activity is altered through #ageing and #dementia https://ow.ly/2Xok50PrI7A
New insight into brain function can support dementia monitoring
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Shannon Donofry and I have a new report out this week on measuring cognition in Parkinson's and dementia with Lewy bodies. We summarize the complexity of doing this in a blog post, which also links to the full report. https://lnkd.in/gdtPWVq5 Thanks to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research for trusting us to explain the issues and potential solutions!
New Approaches to Measuring Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies
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Surge in Dementia Cases by 2040 Expected A new study reveals an alarming surge in dementia cases, with projections reaching up to 40% from previous expectations by 2040. This is a significant jump from prior forecasts. The study underscores the need for robust health & social care policies to manage this rise.
Surge in Dementia Cases by 2040 Expected - Neuroscience News
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The projection of dementia cases surging dramatically by 2040, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, underscores a global health crisis. The predicted increase is due to aging populations and the lack of effective interventions to prevent or delay the disease. Potential steps to slow the progression👇 1️⃣ Promote #healthy #lifestyles, as regular #exercise, a balanced diet, and #mental activities can delay the onset of dementia. 2️⃣ Increase public #awareness about early signs of dementia to ensure timely diagnosis and intervention. 3️⃣ Invest in research for #innovative therapies and treatments to delay or prevent dementia. 💡Tech and healthcare firms should focus on developing #AI-driven predictive tools to identify early signs of #cognitive decline. Integrating these tools into routine #healthcare checks can enable early intervention, potentially delaying the onset of #dementia.
Surge in Dementia Cases by 2040 Expected A new study reveals an alarming surge in dementia cases, with projections reaching up to 40% from previous expectations by 2040. This is a significant jump from prior forecasts. The study underscores the need for robust health & social care policies to manage this rise.
Surge in Dementia Cases by 2040 Expected - Neuroscience News
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